Olympics 2020
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Nikhat Zareen selected for boxing trials of Olympic qualifiers
Other Sports | Dec 21, 2019, 10:20 PM ISTAfter the selection committee meeting in New Delhi, Nikhat from Telengana was handed the fourth spot in the 51 kg category
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Olympics 2020: FIH announces full schedule of India Men's and Women's Hockey teams
Other Sports | Dec 17, 2019, 04:08 PM ISTIndia men's team will take on New Zealand in their opening game of the 2020 Olympics, while the women's side begins its campaign against Germany.
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Kiren Rijiju expects best-ever haul in Tokyo 2020, but sets sights on 2028 Olympics
Other Sports | Dec 11, 2019, 03:10 PM ISTSports Minister Kiren Rijiju believes that the blame will lie with stakeholders and policymaking if India doesn't put its best foot forward by 2028 Olympics.
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Tokyo's new National Stadium ready to host the 2020 Olympics
Other Sports | Nov 30, 2019, 04:19 PM ISTThe construction and inspection of the National Stadium for Tokyo 2020 Olympics has been completed.
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Nikhat writes to Rijiju, demands trial bout against Mary Kom
Other Sports | Oct 17, 2019, 03:31 PM ISTThe BFI now also plans to send Mary Kom for the Olympic qualifiers on the back of her bronze-winning show at the world championships, moving away from the previous decision to give direct selection only to the gold and silver winners.
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Nikhat to approach Rijiju as BFI backs Mary Kom for Olympics qualifier
Other Sports | Oct 16, 2019, 06:11 PM ISTBFI president Ajay Singh told reporters that Mary Kom, could possibly be their automatic choice for the China event. And that hasn't pleased the youngster looking to make a mark.
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Roger Federer says he plans to play at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Tennis | Oct 14, 2019, 07:40 PM ISTThe Swiss great, a four-time Olympian, says "at the end of the day my heart decided I would love to play at the Olympic Games again."
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Noami Osaka set to represent Japan at Tokyo Olympics
Tennis | Oct 10, 2019, 06:44 PM ISTThe Olympic Channel says Osaka, who plays under a Japanese flag in WTA events and in the Fed Cup, has told national broadcaster NHK that she has started proceedings to choose Japanese citizenship.
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Ultimate aim is to win gold in Tokyo Olympics: PV Sindhu
Other Sports | Oct 09, 2019, 03:08 PM ISTAce shuttler PV Sindhu, who recently became the world champion, has insisted that a gold medal in Olympics 2020 in Tokyo remains her ultimate aim.
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Want to play with Sharan in Olympics, need to raise ranking: Bopanna
Tennis | Sep 20, 2019, 10:00 PM ISTIndian tennis player Rohan Bopanna has said that he will 'absolutely' want to team up with Divij Sharan for Olympics 2020, but admitted that the duo needs to raise its ranking.
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Injuries dent Saina Nehwal's preparations for Olympics 2020
Other Sports | Jul 19, 2019, 04:53 PM ISTSaina Nehwal, as well as Sameer Verma skipped the ongoing BWF World Tour Super 1000 in Indonesia due to injuries.
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At 45, Leander Paes targets glory in Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Tennis | Jun 01, 2019, 04:08 PM ISTThe Indian tennis veteran has set his eyes on the gold medal at Tokyo 2020 Olympics. He is currently participating in the French Open.
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KT Irfan becomes the first Indian from Athletics to qualify for 2020 Olympics
Other Sports | Mar 17, 2019, 05:23 PM ISTThe 29-year-old Irfan clocked 1 hour 20 minutes and 57 seconds to better the Tokyo Olympics qualification standard of 1 hour 21 minutes.
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Dipa Karmakar aggravates knee injury during vault final, to skip Doha World Cup
Other Sports | Mar 16, 2019, 07:08 PM ISTDipa was left crestfallen after aggravating a knee injury while landing during the first vault final.
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Olympic quota doesn't confirm ticket to Tokyo: Shooter Ravi Kumar
Other Sports | Feb 21, 2019, 07:56 PM ISTRavi believes the Indian team is well prepared to deliver their best at the prestigious event, starting on Thursday at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, however, felt it can be anybody's game on a particular day.
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India squad announced for 2020 Women's Olympic qualifiers
Football | Nov 03, 2018, 05:15 PM ISTOver the last two weeks, the players were camped in Mumbai as they prepared for the task ahead.
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International Olympic Committee creates refugee team for Tokyo 2020
Other Sports | Oct 10, 2018, 03:41 PM ISTThe committee seeks to convey a message of solidarity and hope to millions of refugees and internally displaced athletes around the world.
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After Asian Games 2018 high, Ankita Raina sets Olympics 2020 target
Sports | Sep 25, 2018, 09:11 PM ISTThis medal has given me the confidence to represent India at the Olympics. I want to get my ranking higher and get into top 100,” Ankita said.
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Japan unveils futuristic mascots for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Other Sports | Jul 22, 2018, 10:52 AM ISTThe mascot for the Olympics is named Miraitowa while the Paralympic mascot will be known as Someity.
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Shiva Keshavan's tale: Indian luger preps for 6th Olympic trip
Other Sports | Dec 15, 2017, 11:48 PM ISTKeshavan made his Olympic debut as a 16-year-old at Nagano in 1998, when he placed 28th and he's been an Olympic regular since.