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  No plan B, Tokyo Olympics on schedule, says IOC chief Thomas Bach

  Other Sports | January 21, 2021 23:18 IST

  The 78-year-old Canadian said on January 8 that he was not "certain" that the Tokyo Games would take place.

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  Tokyo Olympics: 6 months out and murmurs of cancellation

  Other Sports | January 19, 2021 16:00 IST

  Tokyo and other parts of Japan are under an emergency order because of surging coronavirus cases with about 4,500 deaths attributed to COVID-19.

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  Japan's Prime Minister vows Olympics will be proof of victory over coronavirus

  Other Sports | January 18, 2021 18:45 IST

  In a speech opening a new Parliament session, Suga said his government would revise laws to make anti-virus measures enforceable with penalties and compensation.

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  Former IOC vice-president says United Nations might decide fate of Tokyo Olympics

  Other Sports | January 17, 2021 8:40 IST

  The Olympics are to open on July 23 but face mounting opposition at home as COVID-19 cases surge in Tokyo, across Japan and across the globe.

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  Japan minister says 'anything can happen' with Tokyo Olympics

  Other Sports | January 15, 2021 16:23 IST

  Taro Kono opened the door to a possible cancellation. He also reiterated recent poll results that show about 80% in Japan think the Olympics shouldn't happen, or will not happen.

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  Tokyo Olympics: Torch exhibition postponed due to worsening COVID-19 situation

  Other Sports | January 07, 2021 22:07 IST

  The torches have travelled to 14 places since November 2 and were scheduled to be exhibited on Thursday in Akiruno City. 

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  Tokyo Olympics could end up with India's best-ever medal haul, feels Abhinav Bindra

  Other Sports | January 04, 2021 19:29 IST

  Bindra created history by winning the country's first and only individual Olympic gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Games.

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  Tokyo Olympics hit 200-days-to-go mark

  Other Sports | January 04, 2021 15:45 IST

  On Monday, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said he would consider calling a state of emergency as new coronavirus cases surge to record numbers in Tokyo 

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  We should be mentally prepared for several challenges on way to Olympics: Manpreet Singh

  Hockey | January 04, 2021 12:49 IST

  With only 200 days to go for the Olympics, Manpreet and Rani, the women's team skipper, believe the players in respective core groups will have to give their 100 per cent to be able to achieve their goals in Tokyo.

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  IOC president Thomas Bach reiterates Olympic Games remain priority in 2021

  Other Sports | January 01, 2021 23:13 IST

  Speaking of Tokyo 2021, Bach reiterated his gratitude for the host's commitment and determination to organise the Games "in a safe and secure way for all the participants" that fits the post-coronavirus world.

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  Indian male boxers will perform well at 2021 Olympics: Vikas Krishan

  Other Sports | December 31, 2020 8:27 IST

  Krishan is one of a record nine boxers who sealed qualification to the Olympics at the Asian boxing qualifiers in the year, and five of whom are men.

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  Indian athletes, coaches going for Tokyo Olympics should be in priority group for COVID-19 vaccine

  Other Sports | December 24, 2020 15:04 IST

  The committee also voiced concern over large number of vacancies of coaches, saying they should be filled up in a time-bound manner so that Olympic preparations do not suffer.

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  Official cost of postponed Tokyo Olympics increases by 22 per cent

  Other Sports | December 22, 2020 19:16 IST

  Decisions about fans and preventive measures for the pandemic are expected to be rolled out in 2021.

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  Tokyo Games relay opens in 100 days with 10,000 torchbearers

  Other Sports | December 15, 2020 16:29 IST

  Organizers said Tuesday the relay is set to begin on March 25 from the northeastern prefecture of Fukushima. 

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  Russia's Umar Kremlev defies Olympic concern to win boxing vote

  Other Sports | December 12, 2020 23:00 IST

  The governing body, known as AIBA, said Kremlev won more than 57% of the vote in a five-candidate contest involving 155 national federations.

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  World Athletics president Sebastian Coe hopeful of Tokyo Olympics taking place next season

  Other Sports | December 12, 2020 16:55 IST

  Despite the COVID-19 pandemic still seriously affecting life in many regions of the world, Coe is looking forward to a comparatively normal season next year.

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  Leander Paes eyeing 'unbreakable' record eighth straight Olympics in Tokyo

  Tennis | December 11, 2020 20:49 IST

  On the Christmas Day of 2019, Paes had announced his 'One Last Roar' tagline, calling 2020 to be his last season as a professional player, culminating with the Tokyo Olympics.

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  Despite rising costs, Japan PM promises on delivering Tokyo Olympics

  Other Sports | December 05, 2020 15:30 IST

  The Tokyo Olympic Games, which were scheduled to be held in 2020, had to be postponed to 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The games are now set to open on July 23, 2021.

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  Tokyo Olympics delay costs may reach $2.8 billion

  Other Sports | December 04, 2020 16:44 IST

  The numbers are in line with estimates that have been made in Japan since the Olympics were postponed eight months ago. They are now set to open on July 23, 2021.

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  Giant Olympic rings returns to Tokyo Bay

  Other Sports | December 01, 2020 16:36 IST

  The Olympic Symbol, which is 32.6 meters wide and 15.3 meters high and weighs 69 tons, was brought back by a salvage barge to Tokyo's waterfront and reinstalled in the waters of Odaiba Marine Park