Dutch gymnast expelled for night of drinking in Rio

Dutch gymnast Yuri van Gelder has been expelled from the Olympics for "gravely" violating team rules by going out for a night of drinking in Rio after qualifying for the finals of the rings event,......

Australia hails quick fix of problems in athletes' village

IMAGE: Banners marking the Australian athletes' accommodation. Photograph: Ricardo Moraes/Reuters . Australia's Olympic delegation in Rio de Janeiro said on Monday that organisers had made......

Dilip Tirkey only Indian in FIH's All-Star team

Ace defender and former captain Dilip Tirkey is the only Indian to figure in the FIH's 18-membermen'sAll-Star hockey team for 2007. Player of the YearJamie Dwyer of Australia has been named......

Indian hockey lacking in skill and power: Hendriks

Although India has a huge pool of talented players, the deficiency in skill and power is not helping their cause in big tournaments, says Spain's hockey coach Maurits Hendriks. Hendriks, who is a......

Champions Trophy: Pressure on Spain to win at home

Spain are favourites to win their second Champions Trophy gold medal at the men's field hockey tournament, starting in Terrassa, Spain, on Saturday.The Netherlands, Germany, Pakistan, Australia and......