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  Mentally very difficult to train like this, feels Britain's Taekwondo star

  March 21, 2020 16:34 IST

  Lutalo Muhammad is a bronze medalist in 2012 and a silver medalist in Rio, making him Britain Taekwondo's most successful ever male athlete.

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  Tokyo Games must wait until coronavirus 'under control': Norwegian Olympic Committee

  March 21, 2020 15:38 IST

  The body said it urged the IOC to provide an insight on the central milestones in the process leading to the final decision on whether the games will be held.

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  NBA launches Global 'NBA Together' campaign in response to coronavirus pandemic

  March 21, 2020 15:23 IST

  Over the past week, 18 NBA and WNBA players created public service announcement videos to share important health and wellness information about ways to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

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  No effect of coronavirus, we're training hard for Olympics: Manpreet Singh

  March 21, 2020 15:08 IST

  Women's team captain Rani Rampal expressed that her side is fortunate to continue to train for the Olympics in a safe environment.

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  Football, Rugby leagues in Australia play on amid coronavirus outbreak

  March 21, 2020 15:04 IST

  Around the world sports have suspended leagues or canceled tournaments until restrictions can be lifted on public gatherings or social contact.

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  Mary Kom breaks quarantine protocol amid coronavirus scare

  March 21, 2020 14:32 IST

  Mary Kom, who had returned to India on March 13 from Jordan, attended the breakfast hosted by President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

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  Coronavirus impact: Thomas and Uber Cup postponed till August

  March 21, 2020 10:05 IST

  The Thomas and Uber Cup, which was scheduled to take place in May in Denmark, has now been postponed until August.

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  Parupalli Kashyap disappointed with BWF for not freezing ranking in wake of COVID-19

  March 20, 2020 23:49 IST

  Kashyap and his wife and star shuttler Saina Nehwal, who was chasing a berth at the Tokyo Games, had earlier suggested that the qualification period for the Tokyo Olympics be extended in the light of tournaments getting cancelled due to coronavirus.

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  Only sounds you hear are church bells ringing for deaths and ambulances: Olympic champions

  March 20, 2020 23:40 IST

  Each an Olympic gold medalist, Goggia the skier and Moioli the snowboarder dabbed in unison for a moment that was later considered vital in Milan-Cortina’s successful bid to host the 2026 Games — winning over the voters with their positive energy.

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  Coronavirus: Indian shuttlers worry as teen at AEC tests positive

  March 20, 2020 23:26 IST

  The teenager, according to a Taiwanese report that was tweeted by Danish player Hans-Kristian Vittinghus, was part of the Taiwanese contingent for the All England Championships.

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  Snooker World Championship postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

  March 20, 2020 23:14 IST

  The qualifying rounds of snooker's biggest event were due to run from April 8 to 15 at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield.

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  Coronavirus impact: How the pandemic has affected Indian sportspersons

  March 20, 2020 22:04 IST

  Everything from Olympic qualifiers, international and domestic athletics tournaments and cricket series have been affected due to coronavirus outbreak.

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  Hockey coach Harendra Singh leads on different turf amid coronavirus outbreak

  March 20, 2020 19:01 IST

  The former India player from Bihar is drawing from his immense coaching experience at the Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal 3 here to oversee smooth transit of people being rescued by the government.

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  BWF cancels five more tournaments amid coronavirus pandemic

  March 20, 2020 17:44 IST

  The BWF had drawn severe criticism from players for continuing with the All England Championships despite the rising threat of the deadly virus.

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  Mirabai Chanu sure-shot for her second Olympics, young Jeremy also set to qualify for Tokyo 2020

  March 20, 2020 16:43 IST

  Former world champion Chanu currently occupies third place in the women's 49kg world rankings following the cancellation of the Asian Championships.

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  Self isolation for Neeraj Chopra after returning from Turkey training as precaution against coronavi

  March 20, 2020 15:58 IST

  Neeraj Chopra has been told by the SAI to stay at his hostel room without mixing up with other athletes at the NIS if he has to be at the premier sports facility of the country.

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  In self-isolation, I've found some freedom: Mary Kom

  March 20, 2020 13:05 IST

  Mary Kom has self-isolated at her Delhi residence since returning from the this month's Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Jordan.

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  Coronavirus outbreak: Olympic Committee official calls for postponement of Tokyo 2020

  March 20, 2020 12:10 IST

  An official of the Japanese Olympic Committee has said that the Games shouldn't be held at a time when "people cannot enjoy."

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  When PV Sindhu decided to play on at All England C'ship despite COVID-19 threat

  March 20, 2020 11:14 IST

    England is among the most-affected by coronavirus outbreak, which has caused more than 9,000 deaths across the world.

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  Coronavirus impact: Diving, Artistic swimming Olympic qualifying events postponed

  March 20, 2020 11:00 IST

  The Olympic qualifying events for Diving and Artistic Swimming have been postponed following the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus.

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  Olympic flame lands in Japan as doubts grow over Tokyo Olympics

  March 20, 2020 9:51 IST

  The flame reached Japan aboard a white aircraft painted with the inscription “Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay” along its side.

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  Sports personalities urge Indians to observe 'janta curfew' after PM Narendra Modi's address

  March 19, 2020 22:39 IST

  Prime Minister Modi called for 'janta curfew' on March 22 from 7 am-9 pm, saying no citizen, barring those in essential services, should get out of house.

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  AFI cancels Friday's Indian Grand Prix, postpones next month's Fed Cup after ministry directive

  March 19, 2020 20:11 IST

  The development came after hours after the Sports Ministry advised all national federations to refrain from conducting competitions and selection trials till April 15 and enure that Olympic-bound athletes are isolated from anyone who is not a part of their training camps.

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  FIH Pro League postponement extended to May 17 due to COVID-19; India fixtures affected

  March 19, 2020 18:48 IST

  The Indian men's team was scheduled to play against Germany in Berlin on April 25 and 26 before taking on Great Britain in London on May 2 and 3.

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  'You're joking, right?': Parupalli Kashyap fumes at International Olympic Committee

  March 19, 2020 18:34 IST

  Indian shuttler Parupalli Kashyap has reacted to IOC's statement, where it encourages the athletes to continue training for the Tokyo Olympics.

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  Athletes returning from high-risk COVID-19 affected nations will be quarantined: Kiren Rijiju

  March 19, 2020 17:51 IST

  Sports minister Kiren Rijiju has insisted that the athletes who are returning from high-risk coronavirus affected nations will be put into quarantine.

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  It is possible to move dates for Olympics: World Athletics chief

  March 19, 2020 17:49 IST

  Coe, however, said that changing the dates of the Olympics is a difficult proposition because of the impact it would have on other sports events.

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  International Weightlifting Federation changes Olympic qualifying rules due to COVID-19 outbreak

  March 19, 2020 17:14 IST

  The International Weightlifting Federation has changed the Olympic qualifying rules in response to the outbreak of coronavirus.