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Tokyo Olympics: There was no pressure on me - says Neeraj Chopra after winning gold medal

After winning the gold medal for India in the Tokyo Olympics, Neeraj Chopra has said, it is a proud moment for me and the country. He further said that there was no pressure on me.

Aug 07, 2021, 23:24 PM IST

Tokyo Olympics: PM Modi speaks to Bajrang Punia after bronze win; Virender Sehwag, Anurag Thakur hail wrestler

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to grappler Bajrang Punia and congratulated him on winning a bronze medal at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.

Aug 07, 2021, 17:54 PM IST

Tokyo Olympics wrestling: Flawless Bajrang Punia wins historic bronze medal

Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia wins Tokyo Olympics bronze medal in 65kg category with comfortable win.

Aug 07, 2021, 16:26 PM IST

DNA: How Lovlina Borgohain reaches Olympic podium from the village?

India will also be eyeing boxer Lovlina Borgohain in the Tokyo Olympics where she will take on Turkey's World Champion Boxer in the semi-final bout. However, Lovlina has already ensured a bronze medal for India by winning her quarterfinal bout. Lovlina comes from a small village in Assam where till yesterday there was no paved road to reach. But now after her success, a pucca road is being constructed in her village.

Aug 03, 2021, 23:48 PM IST

Japan gets ready to organize Tokyo Olympics amid COVID-19 pandemic

Japan is putting all efforts to organize the Olympics and Paralympics safely amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

May 14, 2021, 15:07 PM IST

Russia to miss Tokyo Olympics after ban from any international competitions

Russian athletes will not be able to participate in the Olympics or at any world championships under the country`s flag for the next two years, a ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport said.

Dec 17, 2020, 22:25 PM IST

Tokyo Olympic torch relay to start its journey on March 25

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday announced that the Olympic Torch Relay will start its journey on March 25, 2021, from the J-Village National Training Centre in Fukushima Prefecture, and then traverse all 47 prefectures across Japan over a period of 121 days.

Sep 29, 2020, 09:08 AM IST

Argentina clears Tokyo Olympic athletes to resume training

The decision allows 143 sportsmen and women who have qualified for the Tokyo Games to end their home confinement and use the facilities of their respective clubs.

Jun 08, 2020, 09:31 AM IST

IOC announces new deadline for Olympic qualification period

The Tokyo Games, which was originally scheduled to be held from July 24 to August 9 this year, will now take place from July 23 to August 8, 2021.

Apr 03, 2020, 13:40 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

Mary Kom caught in Olympic qualification row in India

The 36-year-old competition for Tokyo 2020 by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).

Oct 18, 2019, 17:03 PM IST

Afghan women swimmers defy threats for Olympic dream

The story of the 25-year-old coach and head of the newly created Women's Swimming Committee, Elena Saboori, epitomises the struggle to swim in a conservative, landlocked, conflict-plagued country that largely opposes women taking part in sports.

Mar 29, 2017, 10:37 AM IST