2020 Tokyo Olympics
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Lovlina Borgohain says will start afresh in every aspect for Paris Olympics
Other Sports | Aug 09, 2021, 11:29 AM ISTThe Tokyo Olympic Bronze medallist does plan to take a holiday now that the job is done before getting down to prepare herself for a better medal in Paris in three years from now.
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Mirabai Chanu celebrates 'special' birthday with family, says Olympic medal is her biggest reward
Other Sports | Aug 08, 2021, 10:13 PM ISTChanu, who won the silver medal in the women's 49kg category, hails from Nongpok Kakching village, which is around 25km from Imphal.
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Neeraj Chopra: Indian athletes look up to Abhinav Bindra in their pursuit for gold
Other Sports | Aug 08, 2021, 08:57 PM ISTChopra joined Bindra in a now exclusive two-man gold club after he ended up on top in the men's javelin throw final with a best throw of 87.58m.
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Tokyo Olympics: Brazilian Olympic Committee criticizes national football team
Football | Aug 08, 2021, 07:29 PM ISTThe committee released a statement on Sunday condemning the attitude of the players and the Brazilian football confederation after the team beat Spain in the final to win gold.
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Medals India won in Tokyo Olympics made nation proud, elated: PM Narendra Modi
Other Sports | Aug 08, 2021, 07:32 PM ISTPM Modi also lauded Japan for successfully hosting the games overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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IOC President Thomas Bach declares Tokyo Olympics officially over
Other Sports | Aug 08, 2021, 07:08 PM ISTIOC President Thomas Bach declared the Games closed after the French flag was raised inside Olympic Stadium for the transition to Paris 2024.
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Vikas Krishan undergoes shoulder surgery after Olympic heartbreak, vows to come back stronger
Other Sports | Aug 08, 2021, 07:04 PM ISTThe 29-year-old, who was competing in his third Olympics in Tokyo, was forced out early after "fighting with one hand" in the opening clash against Japan's Sewon Okazawa.
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Paris welcomes handover of Olympic flag
Other Sports | Aug 08, 2021, 06:59 PM ISTA flyover by jets from the Patrouille de France (“Patrol of France”) released blue, white and red smoke — the colors of the French flag — in the sky of the capital.
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Minor tweaks in drag flick routine got Gurjit Kaur going in Tokyo Olympics
Hockey | Aug 08, 2021, 05:19 PM ISTHaving cemented her place in the team, Gurjit now wants to continue to work hard and do her best in the matches.
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Mixed bag: Erratic Pandemic Olympics winds to a nuanced end
Other Sports | Aug 08, 2021, 07:03 PM ISTThe Tokyo Olympics, christened with “2020” but held in mid-2021 after being interrupted for a year by the coronavirus, glided to their end Sunday night as an often surreal mixed bag for Japan and for the world.
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'This moment will live with me forever', tweets Neeraj Chopra after clinching historic Olympic gold
Other Sports | Aug 08, 2021, 04:14 PM ISTChopra registered an 87.58m long throw in his second attempt during the final, which sealed a top podium finish.
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The stars of India's best-ever Olympic performance
Other Sports | Aug 08, 2021, 05:14 PM ISTAs the Tokyo Olympics come to a close, let's take a look at our medallists and those who came within touching distance of glory but couldn't quite make it to the podium.
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Aditi Ashok's Tokyo showing will bring a positive change in golf: Anirban Lahiri
Other Sports | Aug 08, 2021, 03:29 PM ISTLahiri felt Aditi's performance will inspire a whole generation to take up the sport and represent the country on a big stage.
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In seventh heaven: India sign off Tokyo Olympics with promise of brighter future
Other Sports | Aug 08, 2021, 03:26 PM ISTIndia's campaign at the Olympic Games was as much a story of human resilience as of sporting excellence and it came to the fore on the opening day of competitions itself starting with Mirabai Chanu.
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We got to know about Neeraj Chopra's gold during lunch break: Jasprit Bumrah
Cricket | Aug 08, 2021, 02:54 PM ISTJasprit Bumrah congratulated Neeraj Chopra on winning the Olympic gold medal during the press conference, following the end of Day 4 in the ongoing England-India Test.
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Feel overwhelmed at Neeraj's gold-winning feat: coach Klaus Bartonietz
Other Sports | Aug 08, 2021, 02:47 PM ISTBartonietz has been with Chopra since the second part of 2019 when the youngster was undergoing rehabilitation following an arthroscopic surgery on the elbow of his throwing right hand.
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Strong family support key to Neeraj Chopra's success in maiden Olympics
Other Sports | Aug 08, 2021, 01:36 PM ISTNeeraj Chopra's father, Satish Kumar credited family's support behind the javelin thrower's Olympic gold medal.
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10 Indian officials for Tokyo Olympics closing ceremony, no limit on athletes
Other Sports | Aug 08, 2021, 01:17 PM ISTA majority of the hockey and wrestling contingent is expected to attend the Tokyo Olympics closing ceremony.
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Staying away from mat for 20-25 days affected my Olympics preparations: Bajrang Punia
Other Sports | Aug 08, 2021, 01:08 PM ISTOn June 25, competing in the semi-finals of tournament against Abulmazhid Kudiev, Bajrang endured a painful move and suffered the injury.
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IOC gets more power to remove sports; Weightlifting uncertain for Paris 2024
Other Sports | Aug 08, 2021, 11:51 AM ISTThe decision voted in by International Olympic Committee members comes during prolonged issues with the leadership of weightlifting and boxing.