Olympics 2020
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Olympic-bound Vikas Krishnan enters final of Asian Qualifiers, Amit Panghal ends with bronze
Other Sports | Mar 10, 2020, 05:50 PM ISTThe 28-year-old Indian will face feisty Jordanian Eishaih Hussein, who sent Asian gold-medallist and top seed Bobo-Usmon Baturov packing in a split decision.
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Olympic-bound Lovlina Borgohain ends with bronze at Asian Qualifiers
Other Sports | Mar 10, 2020, 03:55 PM ISTThe second-seeded 22-year-old lost to third seed and 2018 world silver-medallist Hong Gu of China in a unanimous 5-0 verdict after struggling to find her range against the experienced 30-year-old.
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We look forward to winning haul and make our country proud in Tokyo: Mandeep Singh
Other Sports | Mar 10, 2020, 03:14 PM ISTMandeep Singh says they are looking forward to winning a medal at the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games.
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Coronavirus effect: Public barred from 2020 Olympic flame lighting in Greece
Other Sports | Mar 09, 2020, 10:28 PM ISTOnly 100 accredited guests will be allowed to attend the traditional event, Greece’s Olympic committee said Monday.
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Manish Kaushik in contention for Tokyo ticket despite quarterfinal loss at Asian Qualifiers
Other Sports | Mar 09, 2020, 05:59 PM ISTKaushik also remains in contention for an Olympic berth if he can win the box-off between losing quarterfinalists as the top six boxers will claim Tokyo tickets in the 63kg category.
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Amit Panghal qualifies for Olympics; enters Asian Qualifiers semi-finals
Other Sports | Mar 09, 2020, 04:15 PM ISTAmit Panghal, who is the reigning Asian Games and Asian Championships gold-medallist, prevailed in a 1-4 split verdict against Paalam.
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No Olympic spot for Sakshi Chaudhary, loses in quarterfinals of Asian Qualifiers
Other Sports | Mar 09, 2020, 03:22 PM ISTThe 19-year-old Chaudhary lost 0-5 to Im, who is also a former world youth champion. Only the semifinalists are entitled to an Olympic berth in the women's 57kg category.
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Four Indian boxers book Olympic berths; enter semis of Asian qualifiers
Other Sports | Mar 08, 2020, 11:02 PM ISTRani, Krishan (69kg), Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) and Ashish Kumar (75kg) became the first set of Indian boxers to qualify for the showpiece scheduled in July-August this year.
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Vikas Krishan enters quarters of boxing's Asian Olympic Qualifiers
Other Sports | Mar 06, 2020, 11:27 PM ISTKrishan clinched a 5-0 triumph to make the last eight stage, where he will square off against third seed and Asian silver-medallist Sewonrets Okazawa of Japan. Okazawa, who won a gold medal at last year's Olympic test event i
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Ashish Kumar enters quarters of boxing's Asian Olympic Qualifiers
Other Sports | Mar 05, 2020, 05:06 PM ISTAshish prevailed 5-0 in the mostly lop-sided contest to set up a clash with Indonesia's Maikhel Roberrd Muskita.
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Despite coronavirus outbreak, IOC unwavering on Tokyo Olympics starting in July
Other Sports | Mar 04, 2020, 11:22 PM ISTDespite worldwide concern and speculation about whether the fast-spreading virus outbreak will affect the Tokyo Olympics, the IOC’s leadership is not joining in the debate.
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Simranjit Kaur joins Sakshi Chaudhary in quarters of boxing's Asian Olympic Qualifiers
Other Sports | Mar 04, 2020, 10:57 PM ISTWorld Championships bronze-medallist Simranjit defeated Kazakhstan's Rimma Volossenko 5-0, while former junior world champion Sakshi stunned Asian silver-medallist and fourth seed Nilawan Techasuep of Thailand in a split 4-1 verdict.
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Sakshi Chaudhary advances to quarters of boxing's Asian Olympic Qualifiers
Other Sports | Mar 04, 2020, 05:37 PM ISTThe two-time youth world champion Indian, who is only 19, prevailed in a split verdict against the Asian Games bronze-medallist in an engrossing second-round bout after both the boxers got opening-round byes.
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Games could be held any time in 2020: Japan Olympic Minister
Other Sports | Mar 03, 2020, 04:12 PM ISTSeiko Hashimoto's response to a question in the upper house of parliament implies the Olympics could be held later in the year and would not have to start on July 24 as planned.
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Gaurav Solanki enters pre-quarters of Asian Olympic Qualifiers
Other Sports | Mar 03, 2020, 03:34 PM ISTSolanki prevailed 5-0 against the two-time Kyrgyz national champion to enter the last-16 stage where he will be up against top-seeded Uzbek Mirazizbek Mirzakhalilov, who got a bye into the second round.
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Preparations for Tokyo Olympic games 'continue as planned': IOC Spokesperson
Other Sports | Feb 26, 2020, 05:19 PM ISTEarlier, senior IOC member Dick Pound had said that the Tokyo Olympics could be cancelled if coronavirus is not contained by late May.
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Tokyo Olympics 2020 could be cancelled if coronavirus not contained by late May: IOC member
Other Sports | Feb 26, 2020, 08:35 AM ISTDick Pound, a senior member of the International Olympic Committee, said the Tokyo Olympics 2020 could be cancelled if the outbreak of Coronavirus is not under control by late May.
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Government has provided everything we need for Tokyo Olympics: Rahi Sarnobat
Other Sports | Feb 19, 2020, 02:46 PM ISTIndian shooter Rahi Sarnobat has said that the government has put in efforts for athletes who will take part in the Tokyo Olympics.
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Despite Corona, Tokyo expects over 8 million footfall in Olympics 2020
Other Sports | Feb 07, 2020, 04:31 PM ISTSo far, over 600 people have lost their lives in China due to coronavirus outbreak and more than 30,000 confirmed cases have been reported.
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UP Govt announces cash reward for Tokyo Games medalists
Other Sports | Jan 24, 2020, 02:45 PM ISTThe Uttar Pradesh government on Friday announced cash rewards for all athletes from the state who win medals at the Tokyo Olympic Games.