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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 ISTLahiri 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 ISTOn 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 ISTChopra 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 ISTIndia 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 ISTWith 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 ISTThe 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 ISTIn 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 ISTToor 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 ISTFor 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 ISTIndia 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.
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Dad was my best friend, guide, mentor: Jeev remembers Milkha Singh
June 21, 2021 11:42 ISTAce golfer and late Milkha Singh's son Jeev Milkha Singh on Monday paid tribute to the sprint legend, who died of COVID-19 complications last week.
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Transgender weightlifter Hubbard to compete at Tokyo Olympics
June 21, 2021 6:32 ISTWeightlifter Laurel Hubbard will be the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympics.
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Dutee, Hima among top athletes seeking direct Olympic qualification during IGP 4
June 20, 2021 21:10 ISTThe women's 4x100m relay team, which will include Hima and Dutee, will fancy chances for a Tokyo Olympics berth by clocking less than 43.05 seconds in the one-day event.
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BCCI to donate INR 10 crore for Tokyo Olympic-bound athletes' preparations
June 20, 2021 20:02 ISTA decision in this regard was taken at the BCCI's emergent Apex Council meeting, attended by Board president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah.
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Archery: Fancied India women's team fails to qualify for Olympics, lose to Colombia
June 20, 2021 19:33 ISTIt was the last opportunity for the Indians to upgrade their single women’s quota place to team invitation in Tokyo but they failed to make it.
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Indian Grand Prix IV: Entries of 16 athletes rejected
June 20, 2021 19:21 ISTFour 400m runners and three javelin throwers too have failed to get themselves registered for the one-day event.
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Tokyo: Olympics like no other with Olympic Village to match
June 20, 2021 18:34 ISTThe village opens officially on July 13, just 10 days before the Olympics are to open.
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PV Sindhu will be under pressure in Tokyo Olympics, winning medal won't be easy: Jwala Gutta
June 20, 2021 18:28 ISTAll the focus was on London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal in the run-up to the Rio Games but it was Sindhu who stunned the world with her silver medal winning feat five years back.
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Belgrade swimming: Indians win 3 gold but all miss Olympic qualification
June 20, 2021 17:51 ISTPrakash, 27, clocked one minute 56.96 seconds, but fell short of the 'A' qualification time of 1 minute 56.48 seconds late on Saturday.
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Tumhe rukna nahi hai: India goalie Gurpreet remembers Milkha Singh's words
June 20, 2021 17:08 ISTGurpreet remembers a ceremony in Chandigarh in 2015 where Milkha gave away an award to him.
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Tokyo organisers working on safe stay and training of Indian athletes in Games Village: TOCOG
June 20, 2021 15:38 ISTStricter regulations have been put in place for all travellers -- including athletes, coaches and support staff -- of 11 countries including India.
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Milkha Singh: The 'Bharat Ratna' of athletics didn't get his due
June 20, 2021 11:23 ISTMilkha Singh, who passed away on Friday night aged 91, once said he would have been happier with the Padma Bhushan for 'lifetime achievement'.
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When Milkha Singh's name in Arjuna Awards' list created a furore
June 19, 2021 21:29 ISTThe prestigious Arjuna Award was instituted in 1961 to honour outstanding sportspersons. In the first batch of 20 Arjuna Awardees.
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Milkha Singh's mantra: Cross-country running, climbing hill with stones
June 19, 2021 19:09 ISTMilkha, who passed away in Chandigarh on Friday night at the age of 91, joined the Army in 1952 and was based at EME Centre in Secunderabad. He had spotted a small hill near the cantonment region for training.
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Milkha Singh cremated with full state honours
June 19, 2021 17:58 ISTMilkha, who was 91, was bid a tearful adieu in the presence of his family members and several dignitaries, including sports minister Kiren Rijiju.
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Sports University, Patiala to have a chair after Milkha Singh's name
June 19, 2021 16:51 IST"We are going to have a Milkha Singh Chair in Sports University, Patiala,” the Punjab CM told reporters outside Milkha’s Sector 8 residence.
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Dinner invite from Milkha Singh invaluable, says man who broke his record
June 19, 2021 16:41 ISTAt a domestic meet in Kolkata 23 years ago, Paramjeet had clocked 45.70 seconds to improve Milkha's long-standing national record.
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PT Usha remembers Milkha Singh's advice: Compete abroad, stay dedicated
June 19, 2021 16:17 ISTHerself a track and field legend, Usha said she met Milkha Singh during an international competition in Korea.
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