Tokyo Olympics 2021
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North Korea says it will not participate in Tokyo Olympics
Other Sports | Apr 06, 2021, 11:19 AM ISTA website run by the North's sports ministry said the decision was made during a national Olympic Committee meeting on March 25 where members prioritised protecting athletes from the world public health crisis.
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IOA secretary writes to Union Health Minister, AIIMS chief for vaccination of Tokyo-bound athletes
Other Sports | Apr 05, 2021, 09:04 PM ISTWith the Summer Games just little more than three months away, Mehta reminded Harsh Vardhan of IOA's request, made on February 3.
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We're looking at Argentina tour to build momentum ahead of Tokyo Olympics: Harmanpreet Singh
Other Sports | Apr 05, 2021, 08:13 PM ISTThe 22-member Indian team arrived here last week for the six-match tour against the Olympic champions.
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Elavenil Valarivan part of 15-member Indian shooting contingent for Tokyo Olympics
Other Sports | Apr 04, 2021, 08:13 PM ISTTo deal with the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) named two reserves in each discipline where its shooters have won quota places for the Games.
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Tokyo-bound archers' second dose of vaccine next week
Other Sports | Apr 03, 2021, 03:41 PM ISTThe World Cup Stage I, to be held from April 19, will be the first tournament for the senior archers in COVID era.
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Olympic torch relay may be cancelled in areas with high Covid-19 cases, says Hashimoto
Other Sports | Apr 02, 2021, 03:23 PM ISTThe committee is planning on finalizing the number of spectators in Japan by the end of April.
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Some medical experts unconvinced about holding Tokyo Olympics
Other Sports | Mar 30, 2021, 03:00 PM ISTOrganizers say they are mitigating the risks, but some medical experts aren't convinced.
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On road to recovery, Jinson Johnson hopes to qualify for Olympics in 1500m
Other Sports | Mar 29, 2021, 01:12 PM ISTIn November 2019, the middle-distance runner from Kerala injured his Achilles tendon during a training session in Colorado Springs, USA.
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Overseas Tokyo Olympics ticket holders may get only partial refunds
Other Sports | Mar 29, 2021, 09:03 AM ISTThe question of refunds came into play a week ago when local organizers and the Japanese government decided to bar most fans from abroad because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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USA fail to qualify for Summer Olympics for third consecutive time after defeat to Honduras
Football | Mar 29, 2021, 07:04 AM ISTHonduras advanced to its fourth straight Olympics this summer in Japan, the U.S. extended its streak of futility
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Indian team selection for Tokyo Olympics on April 3, NRAI to keep two reserves per event
Other Sports | Mar 28, 2021, 06:23 PM ISTIndian shooters have secured an unprecedented 15 Olympic quota places for the country but, as per the federation's selection policy, the final team will be picked taking into the account the scores in all tournaments and trials leading up to the Games.
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Lead-up to Tokyo Olympics most important part of my life, need to improve in finals: Rajput
Cricket | Mar 26, 2021, 04:08 PM ISTRajput and Tejaswini Sawant won the gold medal in the 50m rifle 3 positions mixed team event of the ISSF World Cup here on Friday in what should boost his confidence ahead of the showpiece in the Japanese capital later this summer.
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Russia wants Tchaikovsky music for anthem at Tokyo Olympics
Other Sports | Mar 25, 2021, 11:46 PM ISTRussia's team name, flag and national anthem were banned for two years from the Olympics and world championships in December.
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No break in sight, Indian markswomen say aim is to be 'perfectly ready' for Tokyo Olympics
Other Sports | Mar 25, 2021, 08:13 PM ISTThe pistol triumvirate of Chinky Yadav, Rahi Sarnobat and Manu Bhaker have shone the brightest.
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Japan spends millions on technology for absent Olympic fans
Other Sports | Mar 23, 2021, 03:25 PM ISTTokyo Olympic organizers and the IOC on Saturday announced a ban on fans from abroad attending the games, which open on July 23.
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Tokyo Olympics: Foreign volunteers not allowed to enter Japan
Other Sports | Mar 23, 2021, 12:39 PM ISTAn exception could be made for "around 500 volunteers", who will be selected from a pool of about 2,000 people living overseas.
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Five Indian wrestlers selected for Asian Olympic qualifiers
Other Sports | Mar 22, 2021, 08:59 PM ISTApart from Sonam, the other four wrestlers to make the cut are Seema (50Kg), Anshu Malik (57Kg), Nisha (68Kg) and Pooja (76Kg).
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Volunteers from abroad ruled out for Tokyo Olympics
Other Sports | Mar 22, 2021, 07:44 PM ISTThe announcement came two days after Tokyo organizers said they would ban international fans from coming into Japan. Both measures are aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19.
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Spectators from abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics due to pandemic risks
Other Sports | Mar 20, 2021, 04:39 PM ISTThe decision was announced after an online meeting of the International Olympic Committee, the Japanese government, the Tokyo government, the International Paralympic Committee, and local organizers.
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Sharath Kamal-Manika Batra enter final of Olympics qualifier event
Other Sports | Mar 19, 2021, 10:01 PM ISTOn Thursday, all the four Indian paddlers Sharath, Manika, Gnanasekaran Sathiyan and Sutirtha Mukherjee earned themselves singles spots at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.