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  Hockey umpires prepared for Tokyo Olympics despite few 'setbacks' due to pandemic

  June 25, 2021 13:32 IST

  Raghuprasad and Shaikh, who have the experience of presiding over 100 international matches each, are the only umpires chosen from India by the FIH to officiate at the Tokyo Olympics slated to open on July 23.

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  Is Japan's remarkable vaccine drive in time for Tokyo Olympics?

  June 25, 2021 10:47 IST

  The vaccination pace is quickening even as the young remain hesitant amid an anti-vaccination misinformation campaign and officials have slowed vaccination reservations as demand outpaces supply.

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  Usain Bolt's forecast: Watch out for Trayvon Bromell in 100 at Tokyo Olympics

  June 25, 2021 6:53 IST

  Bromell was an up-and-comer who finished tied for third at the 2015 world championships in a race Bolt won when he passed Justin Gatlin at the line for a .01-second victory.

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  Saurabh Chaudhary clinches bronze after slow start for India at ISSF World Cup

  June 24, 2021 22:47 IST

  The 19-year-old Saurabh scored 220 in the final after qualifying with a score of 581.

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  ISSF World Cup: Slow start for India in final competitive outing before Olympics

  June 24, 2021 22:01 IST

  It was a modest start from Indian shooters in the ISSF World Cup in Croatia.

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  Udayan Mane to join Anirban Lahiri in Olympic field after Argentine player's withdrawal

  June 24, 2021 21:20 IST

  "I am thrilled but am still waiting for the official communication. I hope it comes soon," said Mane.

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  Dutee, Hima among top athletes to participate in Inter-State C'ships for one last try at Oly berths

  June 24, 2021 19:03 IST

  Graded as 'B' category event by World Athletics, the five-day event offers some of the top athletes the chance to breach qualifying standards for an automatic Olympic berth.

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  Palace: Japan emperor 'worried' about Olympics amid pandemic

  June 24, 2021 18:21 IST

  Yasuhiko Nishimura, grand steward of the Imperial Household Agency, told a news conference that the Emperor has voiced concerns.

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  ISSF World Cup: Aishwary finishes 7th in men's 10m air rifle; Women fail to qualify for finals

  June 24, 2021 17:56 IST

  The 20-year-old Aishwary, who finished with a score of 628 in the qualification round, shot a total of 143.9 before being eliminated from the final of the men's 10m air rifle event.

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  Coach Marijne expects Indian women's hockey team to reach quarterfinals at Tokyo Olympics

  June 24, 2021 17:42 IST

  Marijne believes the current team has the potential to match its best-ever fourth-place finish in 1980 Games if the players play according to their strength.

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  Fitness-wise we are no less than any European team: Rani Rampal

  June 24, 2021 17:10 IST

  The Indian team will begin its Olympic campaign against world's top side the Netherlands on July 24 before taking on Germany (ranked 3rd), Great Britain (5th) and Ireland (9th),

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  Archery World Cup: Atanu Das-Deepika Kumari enter mixed final together, assure medal for India

  June 24, 2021 17:10 IST

  World number three Deepika is also in the hunt for a second medal, having advanced to the individual semi-final for the second successive time this year.

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  India's Olympic theme song launched

  June 23, 2021 21:29 IST

  The Games will open on July 23 and over 100 Indian athletes have qualified for the event so far. 

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  Haryana to give Rs 6 crore to Tokyo Olympics gold winner

  June 23, 2021 19:29 IST

  The state government will give the silver winners Rs 4 crore while the bronze medallists will get Rs 2.50 crore.

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  Archery WC: Verma, Vennam best placed Indians after qualification round

  June 23, 2021 19:18 IST

  In their first international competition in about two years, the Indian compound archers appeared rusty.

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  Javelin ace Neeraj Chopra to compete in Kuortane Games on Friday

  June 23, 2021 18:09 IST

  The Kuortane Games will be 23-year-old Chopra's third competition on the European circuit. He has won gold medals in Lisbon on June 10 and in Karlstad on June 22.

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  Indian shooters take aim in World Cup with an eye on Tokyo Olympics

  June 23, 2021 15:29 IST

  The Croatia World Cup will be organised in all three disciplines -- rifle, pistol and shotgun.

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  Tokyo governor takes time off due to fatigue before Olympics

  June 23, 2021 15:22 IST

  As the host city's leader, Gov. Yuriko Koike has been deeply involved with preparations for the Olympics and Paralympics as well as leading the capital's coronavirus response.

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  Anirban Lahiri on Olympic qualification: It was a big surprise, don't feel I've really earned it

  June 23, 2021 15:10 IST

  Lahiri on Tuesday made the cut for the Olympics at the 60th spot, the last quota available as per the International Golf Federation rankings.

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  Tokyo Olympics: PM Narendra Modi wishes very best to Indian contingent

  June 23, 2021 13:02 IST

  On the occasion of Olympic Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his wishes to the Indian contingent taking part in Tokyo Olympics, beginning July 23.

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  Neeraj Chopra throws below-par 80.96m but wins in Karlstad GP in Sweden

  June 22, 2021 22:45 IST

  Chopra began with a throw of 79.07m before hurling the iron spear to 80.96m. His next three attempts were fouls before coming up with a final throw of 77.48m in a mediocre field.

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  Anirban Lahiri qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

  June 22, 2021 20:14 IST

  India was eligible for one spot and Lahiri was the highest-placed in the latest official world golf rankings at the 340th position.

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  There can't be any discrimination: Rijiju on COVID-19 restrictions on India's Olympic-bound athletes

  June 22, 2021 18:11 IST

  With the pandemic still raging, the Tokyo organisers have prescribed stricter regulations for travellers from 11 countries including India for the Games beginning July 23.

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  Archery World Cup: Indian women's recurve team finishes second in qualification

  June 22, 2021 18:10 IST

  The troika of world number three Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat and Komalika Bari, who had made a shock second round exit in the final Olympic Qualifier on Sunday, accumulated 1986 points to qualify for the pre-quarterfinals.

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  Indian archers hope for fresh start after Olympic qualification debacle

  June 21, 2021 21:55 IST

  In Tokyo, India thus will have four archers with the men's team of Tarundeep Rai, Atanu Das and Pravin Jadhav, while Deepika will be the sole entry in the women's section, in her third successive Olympics.

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  Shot-putter Tejinder Toor qualifies for Tokyo Olympics with record-breaking show at IGP 4

  June 21, 2021 20:19 IST

  Toor crossed the Olympic Qualification mark with a throw of 21.49m and brpke his own National Record.

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  Lack of experience probably hurt India: Dola on women's archery team missing Olympic qualification

  June 21, 2021 19:40 IST

  For the first time since the women's team made its Olympic debut in Athens 2004, India will not have representation at the Games

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  Rani Rampal to lead Indian women's hockey team in Tokyo Olympics

  June 21, 2021 17:56 IST

  India had last week announced a 16-member team for the Tokyo Games but refrained from naming the captain although it was more or less certain that Rani would lead the side.