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Olympic rings were installed on the Esplanade du Trocadero near the Eiffel Tower following Paris nomination as the host city for the 2024 Olympics on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

Researchers warn of cyber risks for Olympic Games

Hackers could do damage by infiltrating stadium or scoring systems, or by releasing sensitive data on athletes.

11 Oct 2017 4:04 AM GMT

Barbie makers say they will sell a doll modeled after Ibtihaj Muhammad, an American fencer who competed in last years Olympics om hijab. (Photo: AP)

New hijab-wearing Barbie modelled on Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad

Barbie makers say they will sell a doll modeled after Ibtihaj Muhammad, an American fencer who competed in last year's...

14 Nov 2017 12:41 PM GMT

The total cost for this years Rio de Janeiro Olympics also went over budget, with a final price tag of around $12 billion. (Photo: AFP)

Russian hackers may be planning hack to cast shadow on Olympics

Unknown people had registered three web domains that mimic those of the major Anti-Doping agencies in the world.

12 Jan 2018 2:35 AM GMT

Police say the hackers and bullies in such cases are aged between 14 and 34 years.

Hackers already targeting Pyeongchang Olympics: researchers

McAfee reports that several organisations associated to Olympics had received the malicious email, mainly groups...

7 Jan 2018 8:28 AM GMT

Pyeongchang Winter Olympics are freezing cold but they might just be the hottest dating spot on the planet right now. (Photo: Pixabay)

Olympics: Holograms may help more fans catch the action at Tokyo Games

NTT's new Kirari! For Arenaâ€ system does not require sensors to be attached to an athlete's body.

23 Feb 2018 2:32 AM GMT

It has been hailed by some as a landmark moment in Games history and the footage went viral on social media. (Twitter/GusKenworthy)

Let's hope gay Olympians spark even greater change

Let's hope the rest of the world has been watching, and learning, and growing ever more accepting.

21 Feb 2018 12:42 PM GMT

It has been hailed by some as a landmark moment in Games history and the footage went viral on social media. (Twitter/GusKenworthy)

Skier Gus Kenworthy's televised gay kiss with boyfriend lights up...

The 26-year-old American finished 12th in the slopestyle on Sunday but still found himself making headlines.

19 Feb 2018 5:16 AM GMT

Businesses today need to urgently and proactively invest in it, Sivarama Krishnan, partner and leader Cyber Security, PwC India, said.

Pyeongchang Games organizers confirm cyber attack

The Games' systems, including the internet and television services, were affected by the hack.

12 Feb 2018 3:54 AM GMT

'It's my dream to see India host Olympics and FIFA World Cup': Nita...

India had hosted the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup and is now set to host the 2020 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.

10 Oct 2019 4:11 AM GMT

India can now move forward with bidding for hosting rights to various international sporting events, like the 2032 Olympics (Photo: AFP)

IOA rejects new Draft National Sports Code, says might lead to IOC...

India will incur the IOC's wrath if it goes ahead with administrative reforms enshrined in the Draft National Sports...

11 Nov 2019 1:49 PM GMT

The two products, Toyotas Human Support Robot (HSR) and the Power Assist Suit from Panasonic, were demonstrated to the public for the first time in Tokyo.

Tokyo 2020 unveils robots to help wheelchair users, workers

The robots can carry food and other goods, guide viewers to their seats and provide event information.

16 March 2019 4:43 AM GMT

The wrestler said, It is not finalised yet but yes, discussions are on. (Photo: ANI)

Olympics fame Yogeshwar Dutt likely to join politics

Dutt did not disclose details of the party he would be joining.

10 March 2019 11:19 AM GMT