Olympics: Former IOC exec Hickey leaves prison, must stay in Brazil
The former head of the European Olympic Committee (EOC), Ireland’s Patrick Hickey,…
Brazil police seize passports in Olympic ticket scam
Police in Rio de Janeiro have raided Irish Olympic officials in connection…
Beach volleyball player wearing hijab met with criticism for ’not fitting’ in Rio Olympics
Before starting any Olympic match, most players are usually thinking about how…
Judoist and local hero Rafaela Silva claims Brazil’s first gold of the Games
After two days of disappointment on the mat for Brazil, the host…
Brazil promises to present outstanding Olympic Games
There are 11,360 players participating in the ongoing Olympic Games, competing in…
Rio Athletes Village ‘not ready’ as Olympians move in
The head of the Australian Olympic team has described blocked toilets and…
Crisis-hit Rio drastically cuts Olympic culture program
Expect flashmobs during the Olympic Games, but possibly not much more. Amidst…
Rio’s cheerful mayor
Just weeks ahead of the Olympic Games, Rio de Janeiro is still…
Fear on the streets of Rio as security deteriorates ahead of Olympics
With little over a month until Rio de Janeiro hosts the Olympic…
Meet Mohamed Essam El-Din: Egypt and Africa’s fencing champion
Daily News Egypt sat down with Essam El-Din to learn more about…