Cherry blossom-themed torch unveiled for Tokyo 2020 Olympic, Paralympic games
The 1.2-kilogram torch is made from aluminium, 30 percent of which has been salvaged from the temporary housing built in the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake.
Mar 20, 2019, 16:20 PM IST
Japan Olympic committee chief Tsunekazu Takeda to resign as IOC member: Reports
Takeda's resignation came following allegations for suspected corruption in Japan's successful bid to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Mar 19, 2019, 10:28 AM IST
Neeraj Chopra targetting Javelin medal in 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Coach Uwe Hohn
Chopra shot to prominence last year when he won javelin gold at both the Commonwealth and Asian Games, bringing rare track-and-field success for India.
Mar 15, 2019, 09:25 AM IST
Swimming: Tokyo Olympics medal hopeful Rikako Ikee diagnosed with leukemia
The 18-year-old was named Japanese Swimmer of the Year last month after her record-breaking exploits in the Jakarta pool.
Feb 12, 2019, 12:39 PM IST
Was questioned for losing 7 finals, now have a Gold: PV Sindhu after winning BWF World Tour Finals
Sindhu battled it out against familiar foe Nozomi Okuhara who has been a formidable opponent over the years, in the final of the BWF World Tour Final 2018.
Dec 19, 2018, 17:05 PM IST
2020 Tokyo Olympics savings at $4.3 billion but more to come: CEO Toshiro Muto
Several measures have cut the cost of staging the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by $4.3 billion but organisers are determined to save more money in the next two years, Tokyo Games CEO Toshiro Muto said on Monday.
Oct 09, 2018, 11:05 AM IST
Disaster risks make 2020 planning 'more complex': IOC's John Coates
Planning for the Tokyo 2020 Games has been made harder because of the high disaster risks in Japan, a reality hammered home by a deadly typhoon and earthquake just last week, International Olympic Committee (IOC) member and top Tokyo planner John Coates said on Wednesday.
Sep 12, 2018, 18:07 PM IST
PV Sindhu determined to change colour of medal from silver to gold at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The Hyderabad based shuttler says she wants to chase her dreams and believes she could win gold at Tokyo Games.
Feb 20, 2018, 16:27 PM IST
Medal prospects will not face funding hurdles, says Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore
Rathore said athletes under the Target Olympic Podium (TOP) scheme will face no hurdle in their preparation for next year's Commonwealth and Asian Games and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Dec 29, 2017, 16:24 PM IST
'No concerns' over Tokyo's Olympic preparations: IOC
Coordination commission chairman John Coates insisted he had "no concerns" over Tokyo's preparations after local organisers recently unveiled their first new permanent venue.
Dec 13, 2017, 18:31 PM IST
World No.1 shooters likely to get direct 2020 Tokyo Olympic entry
As per the proposed rule, quota place allocation will start from the 2018 ISSF World Championship to be held in Changwon, Korea from August 31 to September 14.
Nov 08, 2017, 19:19 PM IST
New sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore makes surprise inspection at SAI office
As sports minister, Rathore will oversee India's preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Sep 06, 2017, 19:43 PM IST
Juniors putting pressure but Khel Ratna Sardar Singh hopes to carry on until Tokyo Olympics
Hockey being one of the most physically demanding sports, it gets difficult to cope with the demands on the other side of 30, but Sardar stays hopeful to extend his career to Tokyo Olympics in 2020.
Sep 06, 2017, 16:48 PM IST
Sports Ministry to form 13-member committee to help India succeed at global events
It has been learnt that the ECS will be formed in a week's time. The Sports Secretary will send names for approval to Sports Minister Vijay Goel.
Sep 01, 2017, 20:10 PM IST
Govt spent INR 32.81 cr on TOP, no targets yet for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The ministry also made it clear that it has not yet set any medal targets for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as of now although it has set up a Task Force for the next three Olympic Games (2020, 2024 & 2028).
Jul 27, 2017, 22:44 PM IST
Sports Ministry approves appointment of two foreign athletics coaches for 2020 Tokyo Olympics preparation
Dave Smith, a former top race walker who competed in 1980 and 1984 Olympics, will work alongside Russian Alexander Artsybashev who has been the foreign coach since 2011.
Apr 06, 2017, 20:34 PM IST
Nuclear-hit Fukushima gets nod to host baseball at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Chief organiser Yoshiro Mori said the International Olympic Committee's executive board had agreed to hold baseball and softball in Fukushima at a meeting in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Mar 17, 2017, 11:43 AM IST
My dream for an Olympic medal is very much alive, says Jitu Rai
Rai had been tipped for a medal at Rio and was one of India's biggest prospects in the precision sport, but the script unfolded in a manner that shocked the shooting fraternity.
Feb 12, 2017, 22:59 PM IST
Indian hockey coach Roelant Oltmans set to get extension till 2020 Tokyo Olympics
India defeated Pakistan in the final to lift the trophy in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.
Nov 01, 2016, 18:32 PM IST
Ministry seeks public feedback on improving India's Olympic results
It has already been announced that government will create a Special Task Force keeping in mind 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Sep 24, 2016, 20:08 PM IST
