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  Tokyo Olympics: India's contingent checks into Games Village

  July 18, 2021 15:52 IST

  The group travelling from India included archers, badminton players, table tennis players, both the men's and women's hockey teams, and qualifiers from judo, gymnastics, and swimming among others.

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  Tokyo Olympics: Two South Africa footballers test COVID-19 positive

  July 18, 2021 15:47 IST

  The two players are namely Thabiso Monyane and Kamohelo Mahlatsi while team's video analyst Mario Masha also tested positive on arrival.

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  Tokyo Olympics: Refugee Team head Tegla Loroupe tests COVID-19 positive

  July 18, 2021 15:17 IST

  Former distance runner Tegla Loroupe, the chief of mission for the IOC's Refugee Olympic Team, has tested positive for COVID-19.

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  Tokyo Olympics: Is Usain Bolt 100m record under threat?

  July 18, 2021 12:44 IST

  The best a sprinter has clocked this season is 9:77 seconds, by American 26-year-old Trayvon Bromell in June this year.

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  Tokyo Olympics: Will Archer Deepika Kumari finally overcome big-stage jitters

  July 18, 2021 11:48 IST

  Deepika Kumari may finally taste Olympic success with husband Atanu Das ready to be the calming factor in the mixed event debut at the Oympics.

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  Australia 'continue to be ever vigilant' after first COVID-19 case at the village

  July 18, 2021 11:16 IST

  Australia is sending 487 athletes, their largest Olympic team ever, to Tokyo and the first batch of over two hundred athletes arrived at the village on Saturday.

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  Tokyo Olympics | First batch of Indian contingent reaches Tokyo after rousing send-off

  July 18, 2021 11:09 IST

  The contingent of 88 members comprising 54 athletes, besides support staff and IOA representatives landed in Tokyo on Sunday.

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  Major League Baseball match in US suspended after shooting outside stadium

  July 18, 2021 9:57 IST

  Two people were shot with one victim being an employee at the stadium, said a Metropolitan Police Department spokesman.

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  No-Castling Chess: Anand held to draw by Kramnik, all to play for in decider

  July 18, 2021 9:45 IST

  The duo will meet later on Sunday in the fourth and final game. Anand only needs a draw to triumph.

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  Tokyo Olympics | Rapturous scenes at Delhi airport as first batch of Indian athletes departs

  July 18, 2021 8:51 IST

  Such was the euphoria surrounding the send-off, that the Government of India arranged for a special Olympic Contingent Clearance immigration line for the Tokyo-bound members.

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  Tokyo Olympics | 3 athletes test positive for COVID-19, 2 staying at Olympic Village

  July 18, 2021 12:48 IST

  The organisers have confirmed that two athletes have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Tokyo Olympic village.

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  Japan's Olympic security balancing act leaves few satisfied

  July 17, 2021 23:19 IST

  Japan's massive security apparatus has raised complaints that the nation, during the weeks of the Games, will look more like authoritarian North Korea or China than one of the world’s most powerful, vibrant democracies.

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  80,000 Covid tests planned daily for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

  July 17, 2021 22:26 IST

  The Organising Committee of Olympic Games 2020 has arranged for 230 doctors and 310 nurses to monitor and conduct these tests.

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  Tokyo Olympic countdown: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat driven by desire, determination | Profile

  July 17, 2021 20:08 IST

  Vinesh aims for her first Olympic medal in Tokyo, a dream she has been nurturing for the last five years after she was stretchered out at the 2016 Rio Olympics during her quarterfinal bout due to a knee injury.

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  The tale of Anshu and Sonam Malik, young members of India's wrestling squad | Profile

  July 17, 2021 19:49 IST

  Both are now attempting a giant leap, aiming for a medal when at one stage even qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics did not seem realistic for their respective teams.

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  Tokyo Olympics: What is comeback in sport, in life? Learn it from Mirabai Chanu

  July 24, 2021 21:40 IST

  In the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, everything associated with staging a comeback -- from challenges unforseen to situations unexpected -- bowed to the resilience and perseverance of the Indian weightlifter.

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  Tokyo Olympics: Thomas Bach hopes Japanese public will support the Games

  July 17, 2021 19:16 IST

  The Tokyo 2020 organizers are expected to host a banquet on Sunday welcoming Bach and other delegates despite a state of emergency in Tokyo, drawing criticism.

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  As world no. 3 in para-Badminton, IAS officer Suhas L Y hopes for medal in Tokyo Olympics

  July 17, 2021 18:32 IST

  Suhas, who is posted as the District Magistrate of Gautam Buddh Nagar adjoining Delhi in western Uttar Pradesh, is currently ranked third in the world in his category, according to officials.

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  Tokyo Olympic countdown: The rise of the first-timers

  July 17, 2021 17:11 IST

  While all of them would be hoping to make the most of their chances, and at least get into medal contention, the focus will, however, be on the likes of Bhavani Devi, Mirza, and Nethra Kumanan.

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  Tokyo Olympics: Table tennis star Sharath Kamal hoping for one final swansong | Profile

  July 17, 2021 17:00 IST

  Initially coached by his father, Sharath made his Olympic debut in 2004 in Athens and had reached the second round. 

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  Tokyo Olympic countdown: From the verge of quitting to Tokyo, Bhavani Devi's story | Profile

  July 17, 2021 19:49 IST

  Tokyo-bound Bhavani, who will start her campaign on July 28, is hoping to make the most of her opportunity and go for the medal

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  Tokyo Olympics | Made a lot of sacrifices, want to make them count: Sreejesh

  July 17, 2021 16:47 IST

  In the upcoming Olympics starting from July 23, eight-time hockey champions India will look to break their over four-decade-long podium jinx.

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  Tokyo Olympics: Quarantine not required, Indian shooters to start training at venue from Jul 19

  July 17, 2021 15:50 IST

  The Olympics are scheduled to be held from July 23 to August 8, with the shooting events starting a day after the opening ceremony.

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  First batch of Indian athletes departs for Tokyo in presence of Sports Minister, SAI, IOA officials

  July 17, 2021 22:52 IST

  The contingent includes 54 athletes, support staff and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) representatives.

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  Domestic boxing action to begin this month with youth and junior Nationals

  July 17, 2021 14:03 IST

  The last edition of Youth Boxing Nationals were held in June 2019 with Services Sports Control Board and Haryana emerging as the overall champions in men's and women's categories respectively.

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  Tokyo Olympics | Ugandan athlete missing from training camp in Japan

  July 17, 2021 13:14 IST

  Teammates realized the athlete was absent around noon Friday when his saliva test sample was not delivered and they found his hotel room empty.

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  Tokyo Olympics | Indian shooting contingent checks into Games Village

  July 17, 2021 13:04 IST

  The Indian team was based in Croatia since early May for training and competition and flew into Tokyo from Zagreb.

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  Tokyo Olympics | South Korean banners spark controversy; removed after IOC ruling

  July 17, 2021 12:37 IST

  South Korea’s Olympic Committee said it was told by the IOC that the banners invoked images of war and went against the rules of the Olympic Charter.