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Was determined to give my best, 2016 Olympics proved to be a learn
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Tokyo [Japan], July 24 (ANI): After winning a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, India weightlifter Mirabai Chanu said she was determined to give her best and also revealed how the 2016 Rio Olympics was a learning curve for her.
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Olympics is not going to be easy, each point is very important: PV
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New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu believes she has a good draw going into the Tokyo Games but the ace India shuttler is aware of the tough competition in the quadrennial event and feels every point will be crucial.
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Tokyo Olympics: Sindhu gets easier draw, road difficult for Chirag
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Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], July 8 (ANI): Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu on Thursday was given a comparatively easier path in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, beginning July 23.
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Road to Tokyo: Sports Ministry spent Rs 1169.65 crore on athletes
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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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Tokyo Olympics: Sanjeev Rajput 'hungry' for medal, expects to hit
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Zagreb [Croatia], June 15 (ANI): Having missed a chance to represent India in the 2016 Rio Olympics, rifle shooter Sanjeev Rajput is looking to give it his all when he lands in Tokyo for the upcoming Games -- starting on July 23. Apart from the skill set and mental strength, Sanjeev is hungr
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Have reached 85 per cent in my performance, want to start peaking
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New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): Vinesh Phogat doesn't shy away from mentioning that the power of the universe has played a massive role in her evolution since Rio Olympics. Going into her second Olympics in a few months' time in Tokyo, the Indian wrestler is prepping up in an experience-l
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India Open: Carolina Marin and Kento Momota top entries for closed
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New Delhi [India], April 13 (ANI): Rio Olympics champion Carolina Marin and World No.1 Kento Momota spearhead the list of top international entries at the much-anticipated India Open 2021 which will be conducted behind closed doors at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall in New Delhi from May 11-16.
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Matter of pride that I will be conferred with Arjuna Award: Sakshi
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Rohtak (Haryana) [India], Aug 20 (ANI): For grappler Sakshi Malik it is a matter of pride to have another honour on her mantle piece- the prestigious Arjuna Award.
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We have capability of making country proud at Tokyo Olympics: Rani
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New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): With one year to go for the Olympic Games to begin in Tokyo on July 23, 2021, Indian women's hockey team skipper Rani Rampal on Thursday said the side has performed well against top teams in recent times and can do the same at the Olympics.
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Takes teamwork of parents, coaches, sports administrators to make
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New Delhi [India], May 5 (ANI): Reigning world champion and 2016 Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu has said that building a champion requires teamwork between parents, coaches, and sports administrators.
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WADA welcomes dismissal of Russian cyclists' lawsuit
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Montreal [Canada], Mar 25 (ANI): The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has welcomed the recent decision by the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, dismissing a lawsuit commenced by three Russian cyclists against WADA and Canadian Prof Richard H McLaren, OC.
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Feel proud that I am a woman: Dipa Karmakar excited about 'very sp
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Agartala (Tripura) [India], Mar 7 (ANI): Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar said she is proud of being a woman and is excited about the 'very special' International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8 every year.
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