Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch to be lit using hydrogen for first time
Organisers aim to offset all carbon emissions generated during the Games and also use the Olympics to boost awareness of environmental issues in Japan.
Jan 27, 2020, 13:07 PM IST
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games hockey pools confirmed
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has confirmed the draws of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Nov 27, 2019, 16:10 PM IST
Virat Kohli congratulates Vinesh Phogat for winning bronze in World Wrestling Championships
Phogat became the first Indian wrestler to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in the 53-kg category.
Sep 19, 2019, 20:14 PM IST
Tokyo 2020 medal designer basks in sudden fame
Kawanishi, a graphic designer from Osaka, won a nationwide competition to design the medals for the Olympics and Paralympics next year.
Jul 25, 2019, 11:08 AM IST
Year before 2020 Olympics, Tokyo better prepared than any city before - IOC
Around 3.22 million tickets were sold during the first domestic sales phase last month, surprising organisers so much that their sales policy has had to be amended.
Jul 24, 2019, 14:46 PM IST
Mixed weather and waves at Tokyo 2020 Olympics surfing test event
Heavy fog and small waves on Thursday meant the start of the four-day surfing test event at Shidashita Beach, some 60 kilometres north-west of Tokyo, was delayed for an hour.
Jul 18, 2019, 13:38 PM IST
Mary Kom still chasing elusive Olympic gold
Mary, however, rued the fact that her weight category is still isn`t in the Olympics and wants to get over from the disappointment of not being able to qualify for the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
Nov 24, 2018, 19:13 PM IST
India squad announced for 2020 Women's Olympic qualifiers
The Indian team will take on Nepal in their first encounter on November 8, followed by Bangladesh on November 11 and hosts Myanmar on November 13.
Nov 03, 2018, 16:47 PM IST
Olympics: Refugee team to take part in Tokyo 2020 Games, says IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday said it would form a refugee team for the second consecutive Summer Games.
Oct 10, 2018, 11:47 AM IST
Softball to give Tokyo 2020 Olympics a symbolic start
The softball program, along with football, starts two days before the July 24 opening ceremony due to the number of games to be played.
Jul 19, 2018, 12:51 PM IST
Asian Airgun Championships: India start with a bang, win five medals on opening day
India also bagged three team silver medals in each of the three air rifle events.
Dec 08, 2017, 15:07 PM IST
Tokyo 2020 Olympics organisers step up efforts to counter ticket scalping
Ticket sales for the 2016 Rio Olympics were sluggish due to a scalping ring, which was uncovered by the police at the event.
Oct 26, 2017, 00:50 AM IST
Rio Paralympics 2016 stages final show in shadow of tragedy
The upbeat mood in Rio however was darkened late Saturday by the death of Iranian cyclist Bahman Golbarnezhad, 48.
Sep 18, 2016, 13:22 PM IST
Olympics 2016: Goodbye Rio, over to Tokyo now for 2020 Games
Bolt has proved to the world that his feat may be difficult to match for any other human in the near future.
Aug 22, 2016, 15:44 PM IST
