Federation also decided to reward a number of other athletes who shone at the Olympics
Olympics were watched widely, with victorious China athletes lauded as national heroes
Activists have warned of a rising femicide epidemic in the East African country
They have been pivotal to his journey to becoming a star, he says
Incident took place weeks after she had taken part in the marathon at the Paris Olympics
A man identified as Marangach had doused Cheptegei with petrol and set her alight
29-year-old admits he’s lucky to be competing after struggling with serious concussion
21-year-old student won bronze in women’s K44-57kg para taekwondo category
Indian hockey won bronze in Paris Olympics to make it two successive medals at Olympics
Petrillo, 50, finishes second in her heat of the T12 400 metres for the visually impaired
Giant rings were popular addition to monument for visitors in Paris during Olympic Games
Didier, 22, timed 4min 12.55sec to finish a second and a half ahead of Barlaam of Italy
Just as for Olympics on River Seine, opening ceremony took place away from main stadium
18 of the 35 Olympic venues will be used for the Paralympics, which run until September 8
At 41 the British athlete has won a gold, two silvers and three bronzes
Total of 18 of 35 Olympic venues will be used for Paralympics, which run until Sept 8
In 2015, 36-year-old has joined the team after coach spotted him on a reality TV show
