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  Amit Panghal qualifies for Olympics; enters Asian Qualifiers semi-finals

  Other Sports | March 09, 2020 16:15 IST

  Amit 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 | March 09, 2020 15:22 IST

  The 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 | March 08, 2020 23:02 IST

  Rani, 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 | March 06, 2020 23:27 IST

  Krishan 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 | March 05, 2020 17:06 IST

  Ashish 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 | March 04, 2020 23:22 IST

  Despite 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 | March 04, 2020 22:57 IST

  World 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 | March 04, 2020 17:37 IST

  The 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 | March 03, 2020 16:12 IST

  Seiko 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 | March 03, 2020 15:34 IST

  Solanki 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 | February 26, 2020 17:19 IST

  Earlier, 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 | February 26, 2020 8:35 IST

  Dick 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 | February 19, 2020 14:46 IST

  Indian 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 | February 07, 2020 16:31 IST

  So 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 | January 24, 2020 14:45 IST

  The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday announced cash rewards for all athletes from the state who win medals at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

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  Nikhat Zareen selected for boxing trials of Olympic qualifiers

  Other Sports | December 21, 2019 22:20 IST

  After 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 | December 17, 2019 16:08 IST

  India 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 | December 11, 2019 15:10 IST

  Sports 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 | November 30, 2019 16:19 IST

  The 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 | October 17, 2019 15:31 IST

  The 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.