Tokyo Olympics 2021
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PV Sindhu to open Tokyo Olympics campaign against Polikarpova Ksenia of Israel
Other Sports | Jul 14, 2021, 07:29 PM ISTSindhu, who had lost to Spain's Carolina Marin in the 2016 Olympics final, has been clubbed in an easy Group J, also comprising Hong Kong’s Cheung Ngan Yi.
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Sports Minister Anurag Thakur launches official song on Indian contingent at Tokyo Olympics
Other Sports | Jul 14, 2021, 06:17 PM ISTGrammy Award winner composure A R Rahman and young singer Ananya Birla collaborated to present the official song of the Indian contingent for the Tokyo Olympics, titled Cheer4India: Hindustani Way.
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Japan's Emperor Naruhito likely to open Tokyo Olympics
Other Sports | Jul 14, 2021, 05:46 PM ISTEmperor Naruhito Emperor Naruhito had earlier expressed concern that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus.
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Tokyo Olympics: On Neeraj Chopra's shoulders rest India's big hopes in athletics | Profile
Other Sports | Jul 16, 2021, 05:09 PM ISTA total of 26 athletes will represent India in the track and field competition at the Olympics but the medal hopes rest on star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra.
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China sending more than 400 athletes to Tokyo Olympics
Other Sports | Jul 14, 2021, 05:01 PM ISTThe team includes 298 female athletes, more than twice the 133 male competitors. They range in age from 14-year-old female diver Quan Hongchan to 52-year-old male equestrian rider Li Zhenqiang
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Tokyo Olympics: PV Sindhu flaunts 'Olympic Fever' with special nail art
Other Sports | Jul 14, 2021, 04:41 PM ISTSindhu, one of India's biggest medal hopes in Tokyo, also interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.
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The contenders: Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia the stars; Ravi Dahiya dark horse in wrestling squad
Other Sports | Jul 14, 2021, 04:02 PM ISTIndia will field seven wrestlers, headlined by the spunky Vinesh Phogat and a very strong Bajrang Punia.
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From olive wreaths to recycled metals: The evolution of Olympic medals
Other Sports | Jul 14, 2021, 03:12 PM ISTMade of recycled electronic devices and pebble-like in appearance, the medals in the upcoming Tokyo Games will measure 8.5 centimeters in diameter
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Aaj Ki Baat: What advice PM Modi gave to Indian athletes going to take part in Tokyo Olympics
Aaj Ki Baat | Jul 13, 2021, 11:02 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked the Tokyo Olympics-bound Indian sportspersons not to get bogged down by the pressure of huge expectations and try and put up their best performance without bothering about the results.
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Roger Federer pulls out of Tokyo Olympics after knee 'setback'
Tennis | Jul 13, 2021, 10:51 PM ISTFederer had said before Wimbledon that he would make a decision about going to the Summer Games after the Grand Slam tournament ended.
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Boxer Saweety Boora wanted to quit sport after she was denied Olympic qualification chance
Other Sports | Jul 13, 2021, 10:09 PM ISTSaweety is now eyeing a good show at 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Deepak Kabra becomes first Indian gymnastics judge at Olympics
Other Sports | Jul 13, 2021, 09:29 PM ISTKabra will be seen officiating the men's artistic gymnasts at the Tokyo Games, which gets underway on July 23.
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PM Narendra Modi combines humour with sincerity in interactive session with Tokyo-bound athletes
Other Sports | Jul 13, 2021, 08:38 PM ISTWhen the situation demanded, Modi cited the example of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar in the 1999 World Cup to boxer Ashish Kumar.
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PM Narendra Modi interacts with Tokyo-bound Indian athletes
Sports | Jul 13, 2021, 07:13 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with India's Tokyo Olympics-bound contingent and listened to athletes' inspiring stories ahead of the showpiece. Modi asked the athletes to not be bogged down by expectations and give their best shot at the Games.
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India to send 228-strong contingent to Tokyo Olympics
Other Sports | Jul 13, 2021, 09:46 PM ISTThis will be India's largest-ever contingent of athletes at the Olympics.
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PM Narendra Modi interacts with Tokyo-bound Indian athletes: 'Don't be bogged down by expectations'
Other Sports | Jul 13, 2021, 06:24 PM ISTUnion sports and youth affairs minister Anurag Thakur, minister of state Nisith Pramanik and law minister Kiren Rijiju were also a part of the interaction.
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Tokyo Olympics: UP government to give Rs 6 crore to gold medallists from state
Other Sports | Jul 13, 2021, 05:09 PM ISTThe Tokyo Games are scheduled to open on July 23 and over 100 Indian athletes would be gunning for podium finishes at the showpiece.
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Olympics Village opens as countdown to Tokyo 2020 continues despite state of emergency
Other Sports | Jul 13, 2021, 03:13 PM ISTAbout 11,000 athletes are expected for the Olympics and 4,400 for the Paralympics, which commences on August 24.
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IOC President Thomas Bach president quickly corrects slip up in Olympic pep talk
Other Sports | Jul 13, 2021, 01:36 PM ISTBach spent his first three days in isolation at the International Olympic Committee's five-star hotel in central Tokyo, and his movements in Tokyo are limited for 14 days
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PM Narendra Modi to interact with Tokyo Olympics-bound Indian contingent on July 13
Other Sports | Jul 13, 2021, 09:42 AM ISTEarlier this month, PM Modi had reviewed preparations for facilitation of India's contingent at the Tokyo Olympics