2020 Tokyo Olympics organisers unveil robots to help wheelchair-bound, workers
The two products, Toyota's Human Support Robot and the Power Assist Suit from Panasonic, were demonstrated to the public for the first time in Tokyo.
Mar 15, 2019, 11:53 AM IST
Commemorative Tokyo 2020 Olympics stamps go on sale
The stamps, released by Japan Post Co., feature the Olympic and Paralympic mascots Miraitowa and Someity as well as an image of the new Olympic Stadium, which is still under construction.
Mar 12, 2019, 13:56 PM IST
2020 Olympics can be a springboard to transform Tokyo: Governor Yuriko Koike
The Tokyo Olympics will open on July 24 next year.
Feb 18, 2019, 14:12 PM IST
2020 Tokyo Olympics venues on track for completion, say organisers
Other than the Olympic Stadium and the Olympic and Paralympic athletes village, Tokyo Metropolitan Government is building eight new competition venues for the Games.
Feb 12, 2019, 16:39 PM IST
Shah Rukh Khan learnt celebrating incompleteness through para-athletes
On the work front, Shah Rukh is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film "Zero", which stars Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif.
Sep 27, 2018, 16:05 PM IST
Paralympian Deepa Malik and Sonakshi Sinha share their 'fan moment', former gets 'positive health heroes' award!
Paralympian Deepa Malik recently was awarded the Dr Batra's 'Positive Health Heroes' title and it was given to her by Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha. The silver medallist took to Twitter and shared her happiness over getting the award and meeting Sona baby.
Nov 24, 2016, 18:59 PM IST
Now I don't want to sleep, but celebrate with tricolour: Devendra Jhajharia after winning Gold medal
Before Paralympics, Devendra Jhajharia trained from April-July in Kuortane, Finland, where he became friends with Kenyan thrower Julius Yego, whom he calls one of his biggest motivators.
Sep 14, 2016, 15:59 PM IST
Weekly sports wrap: Five major stories that had everyone talking
In case you missed out on the biggest news points of the week, here is our weekly sports wrap.
Sep 11, 2016, 14:22 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi leads country in lauding Indian heroes at the Rio Paralympic Games
Under the Sports Ministry's Cash Award Scheme, Mariyappan will get Rs 75 lakh and Bhati will be presented Rs 30 lakh for their feat.
Sep 10, 2016, 11:59 AM IST
Brazilian Paralympic star the new Michael Phelps? No, he's Daniel Dias
At stunning speed, the 28-year-old delighted the raucous Brazilian home crowd by beating US swimmer Roy Perkins by 10 seconds.
Sep 09, 2016, 12:43 PM IST
IOC President Thomas Bach to skip Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro
It will be the first time the IOC president has missed the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games since 1984.
Sep 08, 2016, 10:26 AM IST
Entire Russia team banned from competing at Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro
Paralympic Games take place from September 7 to September 18 in Rio.
Aug 07, 2016, 21:06 PM IST
WAP partners with Rio Olympics to keep city animals safe
It said that many animals including dogs, cats, cattle, pigs, horses, opossums and birds live close to the venues who need to be protected for the duration of the games.
Jul 15, 2016, 00:20 AM IST
Toronto not entering race to host 2024 Olympics
Toronto will not bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, according to multiple reports on Monday.
Sep 15, 2015, 09:04 AM IST
