olympics

The Olympics open on 5 August.

Ayman al-Zawahiri's calls come as al-Qaeda urges followers to carry out lone wolf attacks during Olympics.

Pressure is on the IOC to enforce a blanket ban after 68 track and field athletes saw their suspension upheld.

The 'disorganised cell' planned to secure weapons and carry out terror attacks in Brazil and abroad.

IOC is now deciding whether a blanket ban would be imposed on all Russian competitors in 2016 Olympics.

Powerhouse competitors such as US Simone Biles are getting their dues on the 'gymternet'.

The 31-year-old becomes first male American swimmer in history to qualify five times.

The Bollywood actor has been asked by the IOA to apologise over rape comments.

It follows former world No1 golfer Rory McIlroy dropping out of the Brazil tournament.

But the IAAF has rejected the claims made by the BBC programme Panorama.

Olympics offer women rare opportunity to inspire next generation of athletes.

Singer and Brazilian football star were filmed playing football together on Instagram.

Andy Murray says Nick Kyrgios is basically a 'good guy'.

Committee says it is monitoring the Brazil situation closely as it tries to ease fears of fans and athletes.

Son is eager to feature for South Korea this summer after missing out on a bronze medal at London 2012.

Abhinav Bindra and A R Rahman among others approached by the IOA.

Olympic involvement would see Willian miss both pre-season and the first matches of Antonio Conte's reign.

Sprinter wants to top that off by running the first sub-19 seconds 200m time.

Film is inspired by true story of Michael 'Eddie' Edwards.

The 59-year-old official has delivered an update on Russia's potential involvement with the next Games.

Pereira has been named in friendlies ahead of a decision on the final Brazil squad for the Olympics.

Serena Williams is looking to win gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics amid Zika virus concerns

Actress Tina Hobley and Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington have already exited the competition due to injury.

Adonis Peguero Louis dreamed of using boxing to pull his family out of poverty.

Coleman apparently made the move after rowing with Labour communications chief Seumas Milne.

Pereira claims he needs to play more in order to become "more visible" ahead of the 2016 games in Rio.

IBTimes UK profiles one of Britain's most well-known human rights campaigners.

Speedo's stable of athletes have accounted for 78 Olympic medals and 17 world records.

AP found that viral levels in Rio waters were 30,000 times higher than levels thought to be alarming.

An outcry by the public over soaring costs led to the scrapping of the stadium design this summer.