Page 19 - Olympics

China's Tokyo contingent of 431 athletes biggest ever at an Olympics

China will send 431 athletes, including 24 Olympic champions, to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games following the unveiling of the delegation in Beijing

Olympics opening ceremony might be attended by less than 1000 VIPs: Report

Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony is likely to be attended by less than 1000 VIPs and foreign dignitaries in person, a sharp reduction from the previously decided figure of 10,000

Olympic athletes to put on own medals at Tokyo 2020 to curb Covid-19

IOC president Thomas Bach confirmed that during Tokyo Olympics 2021 'there will be no handshakes and there will be no hugs during medal ceremony'

Japan's Emperor Naruhito likely to open Tokyo Olympics on July 23

Japan's Emperor Naruhito is likely to attend the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on July 23 and declare the Games open, according to a report.

Olympics: 'Voice of table tennis' Adam Bobrow lists 10 paddlers to watch

Tokyo Games will feature 339 events in 33 different sports and a total of 50 disciplines. Table tennis has been part of the Olympics since 1988

Official in IOC refugee team for Olympics 2021 tests positive for Covid-19

An official of the International Olympic Committee's refugee team has tested positive for Covid-19, leading to a delay in their travel plans for the Tokyo Games

Tirkey has inspired many to look at hockey as engine of change: Rohidas

Indian men's hockey team defender Amit Rohidas said on Tuesday that it has taken him 12 years to fulfil his dream of being a part of the Olympic squad.

Indian sailing team lands in Tokyo for Summer Olympic Games 2021

The Indian sailing team on Tuesday became the first from the country's contingent to arrive here for the Olympics which opens on July 23

Deepak Kabra becomes first Indian gymnastics judge at Olympics 2021

Deepak Kabra has become the first Indian to be selected as a judge for gymnastics competition in Olympic Games

India to send 228-strong contingent to Olympics 2021, 119 athletes in it

India will be sending a 228-strong contingent to the Tokyo Olympics, including 119 athletes, says IOA President Narinder Batra

US first lady Jill Biden to attend Tokyo Olympics 2021 opening ceremony

First lady Jill Biden will attend the opening ceremony of the summer Olympics in Tokyo, the White House announced on Tuesday

Indian hockey team can break medal drought in Olympics 2021: Dhanraj Pillay

Dhanraj Pillay believes the supremely fit Indian Hockey team going for the Tokyo Olympics has what it takes to finish on the podium and end the medal drought which his generation of players could not

More resilient, durable athletes to come out of this Olympics: John Gloster

No crowds at Tokyo Olympics 2021 could spell advantage India, feels renowned physiotherapist John Gloster

World champion cyclist Peter Sagan to miss Tokyo Olympics 2021

Three-time world champion Peter Sagan will miss the Tokyo Olympics after he had surgery to treat an infection in his right knee that occurred following a crash at the Tour de France.

Olympics 2021 opening ceremony: Count of oath-takers increased from 3 to 6

The number of oath-takers at Olympics 2021 opening ceremony has been doubled from three to six for the Tokyo Games to ensure gender parity, says International Olympic Committee

Tested and tracked ! Olympic visitors set for Tokyo 2020

As pandemic continues, Japan is welcoming accredited visitors to Tokyo for the delayed summer Olympic Games which opens on July 23.

Mamata wishes gymnast Pranati Nayak success in Tokyo Olympics 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday wished gymnast Pranati Nayak success in the Tokyo Olympics 2021

Tokyo 2020: Fan ban proves Olympic safety pledge, says IOC president Bach

IOC president Thomas Bach says Olympic fans will not be forgotten despite having to make the difficult decision to ban spectators at the Tokyo Games.

'Reflection of new India': PM's message to athletes headed to Olympics

He said all possible help has been extended to them through the government's target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).

Indian tennis players question lack of information on Olympic cut-off list

Unsure of their participation at the Tokyo Olympics, India's tennis players are "confused" about the criteria that has been adopted for finalising the entries