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Goldman Sachs Olympic Medal prediction http://www.cnbc.com/2016/08/01/rio-olympics-goldman-sachs-thinks-us-china-will-clinch-largest-medal-haul.html

As for record , the news came in front page of Ei Samay ( Times of India Bengali edition ) , Dated - 28th July, 2016

Two more Indian athletes accused of doping. But federation has not disclosed the name and keeping the news low profile to avoid tainted image. Rumors are that the two athletes are Seema Poonia and Nirmala Sheoran.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/olympics/rio-shooter-rajput-could-replace-pneumonia-hit-chain-singh/story-fSYt21kYuJGur1wSiI6BNK.html According to a news Sanjeev Rajput could replace pneumonia hit Chain Singh. Is this athlete exchange allowed at this juncture?

http://www.sportskeeda.com/wrestling/rio-olympics-2016-indias-quota-in-the-74kg-category-of-wrestling-will-stay-confirms-uww

As a replacement of Narsingh , only experienced Sushil and yound Parveen Rana are in contention. Both seem to be out of practice.

As per UWW,India's quota will stay inspite of doping. Chance for Sushil Kumar for hattrick of individual Olympic medal

Which camp? I see the girls practicing. https://www.facebook.com/jswsports/photos/a.146037438900308.1073741829.146011675569551/423423147828401/?type=3&theater

That reminds me of Kendra Harrison of U.S. breaking 110 m hurdles world record day before yesterday but failed to qualify for Rio.

Such a shame this Narsingh Yadav is . He should have remembered that billion hopes rested on him . He was selected above Sushil Kumar and this was a medal hope for India. Note : Considering he took banned substance and there is no conspiracy against him

Also currently Indian junior men cycling team is ranked number 1 in the sprint category. Junior women team are also within top 8. Deborah 6th in the world. 2020 seems hopeful in this multi medal sport

The Union Government has planned to bring sports fans together to celebrate the spirit of Olympics by putting up giant screens at open spaces in all major Indian cities. The concept of ‘fan park’ is a big hit among major football playing nations where fans enjoy the tournaments on giant screens set up at a central location. Sports Minister Vijay Goel said that the locations will have giant screens, on which events involving the Indian athletes will be aired live.

No Birendra Lakra in Men's hockey team

[hide] Knockout Round June 25th - July 10th, 2016 16 Nations, Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Final, winning Nation will become Men's Football UEFA Euro 2016 Champion Final Central European Summer Time (GMT +2) Date and Venue Team 1 T1 T2 Team 2 July 10th 2016, h. 21:00, Stade de France, Saint-Denis Portugal 2 1 France [/hide]

[hide] Knockout Round June 25th - July 10th, 2016 16 Nations, Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Final, winning Nation will become Men's Football UEFA Euro 2016 Champion Semifinals Central European Summer Time (GMT +2) Date and Venue Team 1 T1 T2 Team 2 July 6th 2016, h. 21:00, Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon Portugal 1 1 Wales July 7th 2016, h. 21:00, Stade Velodrome, Marseille Germany 1 0 France [/hide]

Congrats Sai Praneeth

Your entry for the prediction contest ends before the start of the Olympics. So I guess there is no problem. In case of the situation you mentioned, supporting Saina for a Gold medal does not hinder my prediction contest gameplay by any means.

Badminton Indian shuttlers Ajay Jayaram and B Sai Praneeth advanced to the semifinals of the Canada Open Grand Prix badminton tournament after notching up contrasting victories in the men's singles competition

Mine also got deleted twice.

My idea - Everyone has to mention G(Gold) , S(Silver) or B (Bronze) against every entry. If any of their 15 entry wins a medal, they receive points. But if the colour of the medal also matches, they gain extra points.

Good Idea

Can you make the prediction contest more interesting? As for example the captain/vice captain element adds to the player strategy aspect.

Athletics AFI has decided to organize Indian Grand Prix on 10-11 July for Indian athletics to have one more chance for Rio qualifications in Bangalore

Cricket will be part of 2024 Olympics if Rome wins hosting rights http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/story/1031283.html