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  Thailand, Malaysia banned from weightlifting at Tokyo Olympics

  April 04, 2020 19:22 IST

  The Thailand federation had already withdrawn from the Tokyo Olympics voluntarily after nine of its weightlifters were caught for doping violations at the 2018 World Championships.

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  Anand, Humpy to compete in online chess event to raise funds for coronavirus fight

  April 04, 2020 19:15 IST

  Apart from Anand, India No.2 Vidit S Gujrathi, P Harikrishna, Baskaran Adhiban (all Grandmasters) and the country's top two women players-Koneru Humpy and Dronavalli Harika will compete on 20-board event.

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  Optimistic about our preparations for Tokyo Olympics: Sjoerd Marijne

  April 04, 2020 17:01 IST

  Various modalities pertaining to the game sport, including the teams' training, domestic competition structure and foreign exposure were discussed. 

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  Maintaining form till next year's Olympics a challenge, but I am prepared: pistol ace Abhishek Verma

  April 04, 2020 16:07 IST

  The ongoing nationwide lockdown, enforced to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, has halted training schedules of all the sportspersons.

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  Hockey India increases contribution to PM-CARES to Rs 1 crore

  April 04, 2020 15:51 IST

  Hockey India contributed an additional Rs 75 lakh to the PM-CARES for coronavirus relief, making an overall donation of Rs 1 crore.

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  Yokohama triathlon event suspended due to coronavirus

  April 04, 2020 15:50 IST

  The World Triathlon Series and World Paratriathlon Series, set to take place in Yokohama in May, have been suspended due to the global spread of the coronavirus.

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  IOA raises Rs 71 lakh as contribution in country's battle against COVID-19 pandemic

  April 03, 2020 22:04 IST

  IOA has helped raise Rs 71 lakh through donations from its state affiliates and National Sports Federations (NSF) as a contribution towards the country's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  I told PM Narendra Modi I am sad about people throwing stones at policemen and doctors: Hima Das

  April 03, 2020 19:39 IST

  A DSP in Assam Police, Das said she expressed her sentiments during a video call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which was also attended by more than 40 other athletes.

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  IOC aims to follow existing schedule for postponed Tokyo Olympics

  April 03, 2020 18:20 IST

  The IOC and Tokyo 2020 had announced the Olympics would run from July 23 to August 8 next year with the Paralympics following from August 24 to September 5.

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  Need testing machines in North East, North Bengal; protect docs: Bhutia to PM Modi

  April 03, 2020 17:31 IST

  Bhutia said a technical snag forced him to join the video conference late and he could not speak, but added that he has two points he would like Modi to address.

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  COVID-19: FIH extends Pro League suspension, plans matches in July-August

  April 03, 2020 17:27 IST

  The world hockey body first had postponed all matches scheduled before April 15 and later extended the deferment till May 17 because of the novel coronavirus which has killed more than 50,000 globally.  

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  Indian badminton goes online amid coronavirus lockdown

  April 03, 2020 16:40 IST

  Indian badminton coach Pullela Gopichand is conducting online fitness sessions with the players amid the lockdown.

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  Athletes Village for Tokyo Olympics could be used for coronavirus patients

  April 03, 2020 14:53 IST

  Through Thursday, Japan had reported about 3,300 cases of coronavirus with 74 deaths, according to the health ministry. Tokyo reported 97 new cases on Thursday with officials looking for more beds in the capital as totals rise.

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  18 sporting events to feature in 3rd Asian Youth Games

  April 03, 2020 14:28 IST

  The 3rd AYG will take place in Shantou, a port city in Guangdong province, from November 20-28, 2021.

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  International Olympic Committee sets new deadline for qualification period

  April 03, 2020 13:21 IST

  The IOC has announced a new deadline for the Olympic qualification period after the Games were postponed to 2021.

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  Coronavirus: PM Modi urges sports personalities to keep spreading awareness

  April 03, 2020 13:29 IST

  The sports personalities have been already doing their bit as they have not only donated funds to help fight the pandemic, but have also spread awareness messages on their social media platforms.

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  IOA contributes Rs 71 lakh to combat coronavirus pandemic

  April 03, 2020 10:16 IST

  The IOA also expressed gratitude to all the National Sports Federations, State Olympic Associations and other federations/bodies for "extending their support and humble contributions towards the cause.

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  COVID-19 pandemic: ITTF to freeze world rankings due to event suspension

  April 02, 2020 16:13 IST

  The ITTF added that the rankings for April 2020 will be evaluated and released as soon as the Executive Committee passes judgement, which is expected to be no later than April 15. Then the rankings will be frozen until paddlers are back to action.

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  IOC chief Thomas Bach thanks Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support to Tokyo Olympics

  April 02, 2020 16:01 IST

  In a letter to Modi, dated April 1, Bach said he was "grateful" to the Indian Prime Minister for his support to the Tokyo Games during the recent G20 Leaders' Summit which was held via video conference in the wake of the pandemic, which has left the world in disarray.

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  Apurvi Chandela donates Rs 5 lakh towards fight against coronavirus

  April 02, 2020 15:53 IST

  Earlier, Manu Bhaker also donated Rs one lakh to Haryana relief fund set up for COVID-19 patients.

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  COVID-19: ITTF staff to take voluntary salary reduction

  April 02, 2020 15:20 IST

  During Wednesday's video conference where all ITTF staff were in attendance, ITTF CEO Steve Dainton underlined the need for all ITTF staff to stick together and make sacrifices to help the sport out of challenge caused by the pandemic

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  Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 organizers assessing impact of postponing Tokyo Games

  April 02, 2020 11:27 IST

  Although the Summer and Winter Olympics will now be held within six months of each other, Beijing organizers say their preparations are on target and they have no plans to delay events.

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  I have lost close ones due to COVID-19 pandemic, says Anthony Joshua

  April 02, 2020 11:14 IST

  Joshua's title defence against Kubrat Pulev is scheduled for June but that is set to be postponed due to the pandemic.

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  A century ago, when sports helped in unifying nations weary of war

  April 02, 2020 9:10 IST

  After the war, the passion continued with ample free time among those soldiers. Hence giving rise to the Inter-Allied Games in 1919, a multi-sport event held outside Paris, where about 1500 former soldiers of the Entente took part.

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  IOC expects positive impact by proximity of Tokyo Olympics, Beijing 2022 Winter Games

  April 01, 2020 19:08 IST

  The IOC and local organizing committees jointly announced on Monday the decision to host the Tokyo Olympic Games from July 23 to August 8, 2021. 

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  Bajrang Punia assured of seeding at Olympics, placed 2nd in latest world rankings

  April 01, 2020 16:08 IST

  Wrestling's world governing body UWW announced the fresh rankings which placed Bajrang at number two in the 65kg category. Dahiya is fourth in the very competitive 57kg category.

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  Olympic flame handed over to Fukushima in low-key ceremony

  April 01, 2020 15:53 IST

  The 121-day torch relay was due to start on March 26 from the J-Village due to its symbolism as being the focal point of Japan's reconstruction following 2011 earthquake and tsunami. 

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  Hungarian swimming champion Kapas diagnosed with coronavirus

  April 01, 2020 14:23 IST

  Kapas won a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics in the women's 800m freestyle event and last summer she won the 200m butterfly at the world championships in Gwangju, South Korea.