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Nadal is major attraction at Olympics Village

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 7 (IANS) Spanish ace Rafael Nadal is a fan favourite wherever he goes on the world tennis circuit. And it seems he is just as highly admired by his Olympic peers. Golfer Martin Kaymer, a two-time major tournament winner, revealed that Nadal has been a magnet for other athletes at the […]

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India up against reigning Olympic hockey champions Germany

Rio de Janerio, Aug 7 (IANS) On a high after an impressive 3-2 win over Ireland in its campaign opener, India’s men’s hockey team will aim to keep the winning momentum intact against reigning Olympic champions Germany in a keenly anticipated match pool encounter here on Monday. http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x4nvul4 Against heavyweights Germany, India held their nerve […]

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Indian men’s hockey team to skip Rio Olympic opening ceremony

The Indian men’s hockey team is all set to miss the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics amid speculations that some issues with the ceremonial dresses for the parade to take place at the Maracana Stadium, compelled the players to take such unfortunate step. Hockey India president Narinder Batra took to social media to confirm the […]