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Tokyo Olympics: SAI, IOA sensitise athletes on adapting to Japanese culture

SAI and IOA continued their efforts to sensitise the Tokyo-bound athletes with a session titled 'From India with Pride' that helped them to understand the Japanese culture

Athletics: Dutee Chand qualifies for Tokyo Olympics in 100m and 200m events

Ace Indian sprinter Dutee Chand has qualified for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics in both 100m and 200m races via the World Rankings quota on Wednesday.

Told Hima Das not to lose heart on missing Tokyo Olympics 2021: Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, on Wednesday said he spoke to sprinter Hima Das and told her not to lose heart on missing the upcoming Tokyo Olympics."Injuries are part & parcel of athlete's life. I spoke to @HimaDas8 and told her not to lose heart on missing the Olympics #Tokyo2020 and prepare for 2022 Asian Games, 2022 Commonwealth Games, and 2024 Paris Olympics," tweeted Rijiju.Hima Das had sustained a hamstring injury while running in 100m heats. The women's 4x100m team clocked 44.15 seconds in the National Inter-State Athletics Championships and it was outside the targeted time of 43.03 seconds.The sprinter also tried to compete in the women's 200m final, but she was not able to meet the qualification mark.World Athletics will be publishing the list of qualified athletes for the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday.Ace Indian sprinter Dutee Chand has qualified for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics in both 100m and 200m races via the World Rankings quota on ...

Tokyo 2020: Andhra CM meets Olympics bound state sportspersons

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday met Tokyo Olympics bound state athletes and conveyed his best wishes to them, including announcing cash incentives.

Olympics 2021: IOC president Thomas Bach to arrive in Tokyo on July 8

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach will arrive in Japan on July 8, just over two weeks before the opening ceremony of Tokyo Olympics.

AFI recommends Olympic-bound javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for Khel Ratna

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has recommended the name of javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.This is the fourth consecutive year that Neera Chopra's name is being recommended for the Khel Ratna Award. He had earlier won the Arjuna Award in 2018 after bagging gold at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games."Neeraj is a deserving candidate, he has won so many medals for the country but still he has not won the Khel Ratna yet. I hope this time committee looks into this," sources within the AFI told ANI.The AFI has also put forward the name of Arpinder Singh, PU Chitra, and Manjit Singh for the Arjuna Award.Last week, Tokyo-bound Chopra won the bronze medal at the Kuortane Games in Finland.Neeraj Chopra's 86.79m throw helped him finish behind world number one and 2017 world champion Johannes Vetter of Germany and London 2012 gold medallist Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago, reported the official Olympics website.The Ministry of Youth Affairs and ..

Srihari Natraj qualifies for Tokyo Olympics after FINA approves QT

Indian swimmer Srihari Natraj officially booked himself a Tokyo Olympics berth on Wednesday after the sport's world governing body FINA approved his 'A' standard qualification time

US President Joe Biden to skip Tokyo Olympics 2021, says White House

US President Joe Biden will not attend the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo, the White House announced on Monday.

Australia men's football team announced for Tokyo Olympics 2021

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) on Tuesday revealed its men's football team for the Tokyo Olympic Games, with the "Olyroos" returning to the Olympic arena for the first time since Beijing 2008.

Ahead of Olympics 2021, boxing body AIBA guarantees fair play, reforms

AIBA has revealed major developments in its drive to reform with independent governance and financial audit, after announcing an investigation into refereeing and judging two weeks ago

Gymnast Pranati Nayak wins quota for Tokyo Olympics Summer Games 2021

Pranati Nayak, the Asian Championships bronze-medallist in vault, earned a quota to compete at next month's Tokyo Olympics, the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) officially announced on Monday

Mary Kom heads to Italy for training ahead of Tokyo Olympics 2021

Six-time world champion MC Mary Kom has decided to join the rest of India's Olympic-bound boxing team in Italy for training to avoid the added Covid-related restrictions

Olympics 2021: Ashleigh, Samantha to make formidable Australia tennis team

World No. 1 women's tennis player Ashleigh Barty and world No. 15 men's player Alex de Minaur will be part of the Australian contingent, which will compete at the Tokyo Olympic Games beginning July 23

Tokyo Olympics 2021: Kevin Durant to lead USA men's basketball team

Kevin Durant, a two-time Olympic gold medallist will lead the 12-member U.S. Men's Basketball Team at the Olympic Games in Tokyo starting from July 23.The U.S. roster features the return of Olympic gold medalists Durant, Green, and Love. Durant and Green were members of the 2016 U.S. Olympic gold medalist squad and Durant and Love were 2012 Olympic gold medalists. Durant and Love were also part of the 2010 USA team that went 9-0 and captured the FIBA World Cup title, and Middleton and Tatum were members of the 2019 USA World Cup Team.With his selection to the U.S. Olympic Team, Durant becomes just the fourth United States male basketball player selected to three or more Olympic teams. Carmelo Anthony (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016) has represented and medaled for a USA men's record four Olympics, while LeBron James (2004, 2008, 2012) and David Robinson (1988, 1992, 1996) each have three Olympic medals in as many appearances.The average age of the 12 U.S. players at the conclusion of the ...

Japan's retail sales rise for third month, but overall trend still soft

Retail sales jumped 8.2% in May from a year earlier, the third straight month of growth, government data showed on Tuesday, a larger rise than the median market forecast for a 7.9% gain

Sydney McLaughlin breaks 400 hurdles mark on historic day at trials

Sydney McLaughlin looked to her left and saw the numbers "51.90." Her first thought: "Oh my gosh!" Now, at long last, the 400-meter hurdles world record belongs to her.

Japan backs off on forecast of 30 gold medals at Tokyo Games 2021

Japan is backing off a forecast of how many gold medals it will win at the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics that are set to open next month.

Tokyo Olympics: History finally at hand, Biles headlines US gymnastics team

Simone Biles vs. herself remains a work in progress. The gymnastics superstar vs. the world? Same as it ever was.

Tokyo Olympics: Defending javelin champion Roehler ruled out due to injury

Defending men's javelin champion Thomas Roehler has withdrawn from qualifying consideration for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics due to a back injury, he confirmed on Monday.

6 out of 10 people oppose President Moon's visit to Japan during Olympics

The result of public opinion poll said on Monday that six out of ten people oppose the president Moon Jae In to visit Japan during the Tokyo Olympics 2021