2016 Rio Olympics
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Ryan Lochte slapped with 10-month suspension
American swimmer penalised for his bogus gunpoint robbery story during Rio Olympics
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Rio opens Games for 'superhumans'
More than 4,300 disabled athletes will take part in 11 days of contest
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2020 Games: Rio passes Olympic flag to Tokyo
Japanese officials promise smooth sailing after 2016’s shaky moments
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In pictures: Rio's most memorable moments
30 best pictures from Rio 2016 Olympics
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14 Muslim women who won medals at 2016 Rio Olympics
We look at 14 Muslim women who made their country proud at the Rio Olympics 2016
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Rio 2016 – tops and flops
Take a look at who hit and who missed at the Rio Olympics
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Mo Farah completes Olympic double
Brit captures his second successive 5,000m title on Saturday, winning the Rio final in 13min 3.30sec
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German women earn first Olympic football gold
Down Sweden 2-1, join ranks of US, Norway to win both Women’s World Cup and Olympics
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4x400m relay: No final for Madiea’s team
23-year-old's team finished 12th overall in the heats on Friday
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Neymar steps down as Brazil's captain after clinching Olympic gold
24-year-old scored the winning penalty in a 5-4 shootout win over Germany
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Crisis in Pakistani sport
Tokyo 2020 will be no different if the current crisis in Pakistani sport continues
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US swimmers quit Brazil after admitting to inventing mugging
Four athletes, including Ryan Lochte, have been at centre of media storm since claiming they were held up at gunpoint
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Overcoming hurdles: American domination fuelled by family tragedy
Bronze medallist Castlin recalls father’s murder after helping US to historic sweep
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Bolt wins third Olympic 200m title
Jamaican keeps alive his hopes of an unprecedented “triple triple” in Rio
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Sakshi Malik nabs India’s first medal at Rio Olympics
Defeats Aisuluu Tynybekova of Kyrgyzstan 3-1 in one of two bronze medal matches
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Gymnast Biles makes her own history
19-year-old is fifth woman to win four gold at the same Games
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Contagious Bolt my inspiration, says McLeod
Hurdler becomes first Jamaican to claim gold in 110m hurdles event
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The Olympic runners who helped each other cross the finish line after colliding
Drama unfolded when D'Agostino clipped Hamblin with around 2,000m to go, sending both sprawling to the ground
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Neymar scores fastest Olympic goal as Brazil thrash Honduras 6-0
Barcelona striker scores within first 15 seconds in a thumping win on Wednesday
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US Olympic swimmers banned from leaving Brazil
Lochte, one of swimming's most decorated Olympians, had already returned to the US ahead of the court ruling
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How four Olympians are fighting Islamophobia
Although many Muslim athletes competed in the Games, we highlight the stories of four exceptional Muslim Olympians
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Marta in tears as Sweden inflict penalty pain on Brazil
Swedes defeated hosts 4-3 in shootout on Tuesday
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Pakistan-origin woman set to make history as first Baloch female Olympian
Will become first female Baloch Olympian when representing Netherlands in 4x400m relay
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Ellen DeGeneres accused of racism over Usain Bolt meme
DeGeneres has since responded to the criticism with two more tweets
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How former national women hockey captain's Olympic dream came true
Rabia is currently volunteering in Rio Olympics
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Shaunae Miller dives for gold at Rio Olympics
Bahamian runner threw herself across the line to win the 400m race in 49.44sec
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Bolt’s mid-race smile is new template for internet memes
Sprinter has been hailed for semi-final race where he cracked a smile for cameras before crossing the finishing line
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Egyptian judoka sent home over handshake refusal with Israeli
El Shehaby refused to shake the hand of Israeli Or Sasson following the end of their bout
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Last Pakistani exits Rio Games
This event capped a disappointing Olympic campaign for Pakistan
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In pictures: Bolt makes Olympic history with 100-metre triumph
The 29-year-old Jamaican legend, competing in his final Olympics, powered over the line in 9.81 seconds
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Podium proposal steals show at Rio Olympics
Qin, bronze medallist in synchronised springboard, got down on one knee during silver medallist He's lap of honour
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Australia's Starc 'proud' on kid brother participating in Rio
Brandon Starc earned a spot in final of men's high jump at Olympics
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Olympian celebrates loss by ordering McDonald’s
Australian badminton player, Sawan Serasinghe, finds comfort in ordering a fast food feast
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Brazil through to semis as Neymar sparks win
Nets first goal of tournament to set up semi-final clash with Honduras
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Murray defeats Del Potro for second Olympic gold
Brit added Rio title to his 2012 triumph and to his collection of 2012 US Open, and 2013 and 2016 Wimbledon crowns
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Bolt completes 100m hat-trick in 9.81sec
29-year-old Jamaican vanquishes rival Justin Gatlin and Andre De Grasse
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In Pictures: First week at Olympics 2016
31 best pictures from the 1st week at Olympics
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Ever wonder why Olympians bite their medals?
Do Olympians think their medals are chocolate coins wrapped in foil?
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This is how I wanted to finish my career, says Phelps after claiming 23rd gold
American finishes with five golds and a silver after signing off in style, coming to rescue in 4x100m medley final
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Pokemon craze challenges Rio Games for popularity
Brazil's third largest mobile phone company estimates close to 2 million downloads of the game only in Rio
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India’s Olympics flop
It is not the external world that is stopping Indians from winning medals. It is Indian culture
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Running on empty
Our Usain Bolts & Michael Phelps are waiting for opportunity to prove themselves like our Javed Miandads, Imran Khans
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If you think dreams don’t come true, read this
The story of Singapore's first-ever Olympic medal is inspiring to say the least
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I didn't come here just to carry the flag, says gold-winning Nadal
Spaniard says it was his dream to win for his country
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Why this Muslim American fencer is trending
Encouraged by her parents to participate in all sports, Muhammad grew up like any other American kid
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I am ready to retire: Michael Phelps
31-year-old said he will not take part in 2020 Tokoyo Olympics
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Kariman Abuljadayel becomes first Saudi woman to compete in 100m at Olympics
22-year-old failed to qualify for final round after finishing seventh
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Egyptian judoka refuses to shake hands with Israeli rival
At the end of the fight El Shehaby refused to shake the hand of Or Sasson in a major breach of judo etiquette
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Cricket’s Olympics pitch
Gentlemen's sport will make its way into the Games, but when, that is to be seen
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Simone Manuel sees gold as ray of hope for black community
20-year-old made history as first black woman swimmer to win individual Olympic title for United States