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Tokyo Olympics: Mary Kom, Manpreet lead India's charge in Parade of Nations during Opening Ceremony

Five-time world champion Mary Kom and men's hockey captain Manpreet Singh led the way as India made its way at the Parade of Nations during the Openin...

Friday, July 23, 2021 6:00 PM

Tokyo Olympics: Two athletes test COVID positive, tally rises to 87

Twelve new positive COVID-19 cases on Thursday were reported by the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games' organizing committee, which includes two athletes residi...

Thursday, July 22, 2021 11:38 AM

Tokyo 2020 chief does not rule out cancellation of Games amid COVID-19 scare

The head of the Tokyo 2020 organising committee Toshiro Muto has not ruled out the cancellation of the Olympic Games amid the COVID-19 scare.

Wednesday, July 21, 2021 12:19 PM

Tokyo Olympics: With the games we're committing an act of faith in the future, says Thomas Bach

With three days to go for the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach examined the distant...

Tuesday, July 20, 2021 12:40 PM

Olympic Village Covid-19 infection bubble already ‘broken’: Health expert

The so-called bubble to control Covid-19 infections at the Olympic Athlete’s Village in Tokyo is already “broken” and poses a risk of spreading infect...

Tuesday, July 20, 2021 10:53 AM

Tokyo Olympics: Two athletes test positive for COVID-19 in Games Village

With just five days to go for the much-awaited Tokyo Olympics, the organising committee on Sunday informed the first cases of coronavirus have been de...

Sunday, July 18, 2021 11:13 AM

Tokyo Olympics: First case of COVID-19 detected in Games Village

With just six days to go for the much-awaited Tokyo Olympics, the first case of coronavirus has been detected at the Games village.

Saturday, July 17, 2021 11:04 AM

Tokyo Olympics: Sumit Nagal has qualified for Games, confirms AITA Secretary General

Indian ace tennis player Sumit Nagal has qualified for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics on the basis of withdrawals in the men's singles.

Friday, July 16, 2021 5:31 PM

Tokyo Olympics: UP govt to give Rs 6 crore to gold medal winners from state

Uttar Pradesh government has announced a Rs 6 crore cash reward for all those athletes from the state who will bag a Gold medal in the upcoming Tokyo...

Tuesday, July 13, 2021 2:04 PM

State of emergency begins in host city Tokyo as Games near

Olympic host city Tokyo entered a new state of emergency on Monday, less than two weeks before the Games begin amid worries about whether the measures...

Monday, July 12, 2021 2:34 PM

Olympic flame arrives in Tokyo ahead of opening ceremony on July 23

After a year-long delay, traversing 46 prefectures over 106 days, the Olympic flame has finally arrived in Tokyo on Friday ahead of the Olympic Games.

Friday, July 9, 2021 1:13 PM

Tokyo Olympics: Medals to be made from recycled electronic devices like discarded laptops, smartphon...

Athletes bringing laurels for their country in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics will be presented with medals composed of recycled electronic devices.

Friday, July 2, 2021 6:10 PM

Tokyo Olympics: Amit Panghal to enter Games ranked number one in 52kg category

Pugilist Amit Panghal will be entering the Tokyo Olympics as the world number one in the men's 52kg flyweight category.

Sunday, June 27, 2021 12:56 PM

PM Modi reviews India's preparations for Tokyo Olympics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Thursday that every need of our sportspersons, from vaccination to training facilities, must be fulfilled as...

Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:59 PM

Tokyo Olympics: Organisers say around 10,000 volunteers have quit

With just 50 days to go for the games, around 10,000 of 80,000 volunteers slated to help organisers during the Tokyo Olympics have quit amid the COVID...

Thursday, June 3, 2021 12:49 PM

Japanese fans might be allowed to Tokyo Olympics, with COVID-19 precautions

The Japanese government is considering allowing Japanese fans to attend Olympic and Paralympic events if they provide proof of vaccination or a negati...

Monday, May 31, 2021 3:44 PM

Japanese doctor warns holding Games could lead to "Olympic virus" strain

The head of a Japanese doctors union on Thursday warned holding the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer, with tens of thousands of people gathering fro...

Thursday, May 27, 2021 3:37 PM

COVID-19: Naomi Osaka 'not really sure' if it is appropriate to stage Tokyo Olympics

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka wants to play in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics but she isn't "sure" whether the quadrennial event would go ahead as pla...

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 1:55 PM