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Tokyo Olympics: IOA sternly opposes stricter regulations on Indian
Updated : 35 min ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Indian Olympic Association(IOA) has questioned the new regulations put in place by the Japanese government which has advised Indian athletes to not physically interact with anyone from another team, delegation or country for three days on arrival.
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Want to bring back glory days of Indian hockey, says PR Sreejesh
Updated : 3 hours, 12 min ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 19 (ANI): Indian hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh wants to bring back the glory days of the side and be the Olympic champions before bringing down the curtains on his glittering career.
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Before I die I want to see one gold medal in Olympics: Hima Das re
Updated : 7 hours, 2 min ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Ace Indian sprinter Hima Das on Saturday not only remembered the tips given by Milkha Singh, but also reminisced the words of the late track legend which motivated her to aim for the best.
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Trump against boycotting Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022
Updated : 17 hours, 9 min ago IST
Washington [US], June 19 (ANI): Amid the growing calls for boycotting of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics due to "gross violations of human rights" by the Chinese government, former US President Donald Trump said that he does not agree with it and said the US should go, compete and win the g
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Milkha Singh, the man who introduced India to 'track and field'
Updated : 18 hours, 10 min ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Milkha Singh came, he saw and he definitely conquered the world of athletics with his grit, determination and resolve to rise from every setback like a phoenix. Thanks to his performances across the globe, Milkha dominated the field of sprinting for more
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Tokyo Olympics: Government sanctions extension of Neeraj, Vinesh's
Updated : 1 day, 2 hours ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) on Friday sanctioned javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and wrestler Vinesh Phogat's proposal to train in their respective locations in Europe till July 25, before they leave for Tokyo to compete in the Olympic Games.
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IOA confirms JSW Group as sponsor for Tokyo Games
Updated : 1 day, 3 hours ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday announced that JSW Group has been roped in as a sponsor for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
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Road to Tokyo: Sports Ministry spent Rs 1169.65 crore on athletes
Updated : 1 day, 5 hours ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has spent Rs 1169.65 crore on Tokyo Olympics-bound Indian athletes post the Rio Games in 2016.
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Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon 2021, 'excited' to play at To
Updated : 1 day, 7 hours ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], June 18 (ANI): Women's world No. 2 Naomi Osaka has pulled out of this year's Wimbledon and has shifted her focus on the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
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With eye on defending US Open title, Dominic Thiem pulls out of To
Updated : 1 day, 11 hours ago IST
Vienna [Austria], June 18 (ANI): World No. 4 Dominic Thiem will not compete in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, the Austrian tennis star has confirmed.
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Tokyo 2020: Indian Olympic Association names MPL, Amul as sponsors
Updated : 1 day, 23 hours ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Thursday entered a sponsorship agreement with MPL Sports Foundation as the 'Principal Sponsor' covering the Tokyo Olympic Games, 2022 Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games.
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Rafael Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon and Tokyo Olympics to 'prolong
Updated : 2 days, 1 hour ago IST
Madrid [Spain], June 17 (ANI): Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal on Thursday announced that he has decided to skip this year's Wimbledon and the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
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