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International Olympic Committee thanks PM Modi for his commitment
Updated : 6 hours ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], Apr 2 (ANI): International Olympic Committee (IOC) has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his commitment to containing coronavirus spread and for promoting the cause of the Olympics to make it a symbol of human resilience.
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Mirabai Chanu urges people to stay home, adhere to government guid
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New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): As India continues its fight against coronavirus, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu urged people to stay at home and adhere to the guidelines given by the government.
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My focus is to win gold in Olympics: Mary Kom
Updated : 1 day, 8 hours ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 1 (ANI): Six-time World Champion pugilist Mary Kom on Wednesday said her focus is to bring a gold medal for the country in Olympics.
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Our goal hasn't changed despite postponement of Tokyo Olympics: Sh
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Lausanne [Switzerland], Mar 31 (ANI): Japan women's hockey team defender Shihori Oikawa said although the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has been postponed, her team's goal has not changed and will use this one-year time period to prepare for the gold medal in the event.
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Bajrang Punia welcomes announcement of Olympics schedule
Updated : 2 days, 22 hours ago IST
Sonipat (Haryana) [India], Mar 30 (ANI): Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia has welcomed the announcement of new dates for the Tokyo Olympics saying it will give all athletes a chance to train well.
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Sharath Kamal was hoping Tokyo Olympics to take place 'little bit'
Updated : 2 days, 23 hours ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 30 (ANI): After the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the new schedule for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Indian table tennis player Sharath Kamal said that he was hoping the event to take place a 'little bit' earlier.
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No qualification events to be scheduled unless IFs can guarantee f
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Lausanne [Switzerland], Mar 30 (ANI): International Olympic Committee (IOC) said that no qualification events will be scheduled unless International Federations (IFs) can guarantee 'fair access' and appropriate preparation for the competing athletes and teams.
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World Athletics welcomes new schedule for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Updated : 3 days, 3 hours ago IST
Quai Antoine [Monaco], Mar 30 (ANI): World Athletics on Monday welcomed the new schedule for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games announced by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
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Tokyo Olympics to commence from July 23 next year: IOC
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Lausanne [Switzerland], Mar 30 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday announced that the Tokyo Olympics 2020 will be 'celebrated' from July 23 to August 8 next year while the Paralympics Games will be held from August 24 to September 5, 2021.
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Tokyo Olympics likely to start on July 23 next year
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Tokyo [Japan], Mar 30 (ANI): The Tokyo Olympics, which was postponed last week due to coronavirus pandemic, is expected to start on July 23 next year, Japanese media reported.
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Deepa Malik welcomes postponement of 2020 Tokyo Olympics
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New Delhi [India], Mar 30 (ANI): The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) president, Deepa Malik, has welcomed the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics saying that it is a 'very positive' decision.
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COVID-19: Athletics Federation of India to prepare new domestic ca
Updated : 4 days, 8 hours ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 29 (ANI): The Planning Committee of Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has decided to prepare a new domestic calendar for senior athletes as most of the international competitions including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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