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IOC approves revised weightlifting qualification system for Tokyo Olympics
All weightlifters wishing to participate in Tokyo 2020 will now be required to compete in at least one of the specified competitions between October 1, 2020, and April 30, 2021
 "IOC approves revised weightlifting qualification system for Tokyo Olympics")
IOC approves updated ISSF shooting qualification system for Tokyo Games
The new deadline for Tokyo 2020 qualification in the sport is June 6, 2021
 "IOC approves updated ISSF shooting qualification system for Tokyo Games")
India will not host any international sport event anytime soon: Rijiju
Talking specifically about IPL 2020, Rijiju says it is the government's prerogative to take a call on conducting any tournament in the country
 "India will not host any international sport event anytime soon: Rijiju")
Hockey post-coronavirus: HI asks players to carry their own towels, bottles
Foreseeing the new social norms that could last up to 12-18 months, Hockey India proposed to update the Constitution with a provision to allow video conference meetings as official meetings
 "Hockey post-coronavirus: HI asks players to carry their own towels, bottles")
World Archery puts all its 13 staff on 'temporary partial unemployment'
Following the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, World Archery executive board has suspended all its events till August 31, resulting in a huge losses to the federation.
 "World Archery puts all its 13 staff on 'temporary partial unemployment'")
Tokyo's postponed Olympics unlikely to happen in 2021, virus experts say
coronavirus pandemic may not be fully contained around the world by then
Coronavirus impact: Commonwealth Youth Games 2021 rescheduled to 2023
The Tokyo Olympics were originally scheduled to be held from July 23 to August 8 this year but the quadrennial event was postponed by a year last month owing to the pandemic
 "Coronavirus impact: Commonwealth Youth Games 2021 rescheduled to 2023")
Tokyo Olympics: Golf's qualification dates extended to June 28, 2021
The adjustment to the qualifying system for the Tokyo Olympic Games was made by the IGF and the International Olympic Committee to accommodate the new dates of the competition in 2021
 "Tokyo Olympics: Golf's qualification dates extended to June 28, 2021")
'Difficult' to hold Tokyo Olympics if coronavirus not contained: Japan PM
Postponing the Games is an enormous logistical and financial challenge, with the final price tag for the delay still unclear
 "'Difficult' to hold Tokyo Olympics if coronavirus not contained: Japan PM")
Tokyo Olympics will be cancelled if pandemic not over by 2021: Games chief
The Games had been cancelled previously only during wartime, said the Tokyo 2020 organising committee chairman and compared the battle against coronavirus to 'fighting an invisible enemy'
 "Tokyo Olympics will be cancelled if pandemic not over by 2021: Games chief")
Tokyo Olympic delay: Many questions, some answers, and lots of confusion
TV broadcasters and sponsors provide 91% of the income for the International Olympic Committee. How much pressure will they exert on the form these Olympics take?
 "Tokyo Olympic delay: Many questions, some answers, and lots of confusion")
NOC election cycles made flexible after postponement of 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The IOC will consent to an extension of the initial term of office beyond four years
 "NOC election cycles made flexible after postponement of 2020 Tokyo Olympics")
Post-Covid world could be a blessing in disguise for Indian sports: Bindra
Abinav Bindra along with Nandan Kamath, lawyer and managing trustee GoSports Foundation addressed the newly-appointed assistant directors and other senior officials of Sports Authority of India
 "Post-Covid world could be a blessing in disguise for Indian sports: Bindra")
Who will pay for Olympics delay? Tokyo organisers, IOC spar over extra cost
According to Japanese media reports, the long delay of Tokyo Olympics over coronavirus pandemic will cost $2 billion to $6 billion
Preparation committee for Olympic to meet national federations on April 22
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Batra and IOA General Secretary Rajeev Mehta will also be present during the meeting.
'No Plan B' for another Olympic postponement, say Tokyo 2020 organisers
The Olympics draw 11,000 athletes and 4,400 Paralympic athletes and large support staffs from 206 national Olympic committees
 "'No Plan B' for another Olympic postponement, say Tokyo 2020 organisers")
Coronavirus crisis: ITTF mulls cancelling individual World Championships
The move will have a bearing on the forthcoming busy schedule as the newly-established World Table Tennis (WTT) plans to have 3 to 4 'Grand Smashes' every year
 "Coronavirus crisis: ITTF mulls cancelling individual World Championships")
Coronavirus: Tokyo Olympics CEO hints games could be in doubt even in 2021
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe issued an emergency declaration this week to battle the virus, putting the country under restrictions after it seemed it had avoided the spread
Manu Bhaker, Rajput to take part in online shooting championship on Apr 15
An electronic target setup, apart from a mobile phone with internet connection, is all that participants require to shoot in the championship
 "Manu Bhaker, Rajput to take part in online shooting championship on Apr 15")
Coronavirus: World Athletics suspends Olympics qualification until December
During the period, results achieved at any competition will not be considered for Tokyo 2020 entry standards or world rankings, the publication of which will also be suspended
 "Coronavirus: World Athletics suspends Olympics qualification until December")
