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Fukushima hotspots make headlines before Olympics, but what's the risk?

Japan hopes the Tokyo Olympics will showcase recovery in areas devastated by the tsunami that left over 18,500 people dead and missing, and unleashed the worst nuclear accident since Chernobyl

Charlesworth wants India-Australia men's hockey final in Tokyo Olympics

Charlesworth, who was associated with the Indian set-up in the past, feels that the eight-time Olympic champions have improved a lot in the last decade, which makes them a medal contender in Tokyo

Five Indian boxers book Olympic berths; enter semis of Asian qualifiers

Satish, Rani, Krishan, Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) and Ashish Kumar (75kg) became the first set of Indian boxers to qualify for Tokyo Olympics 2020 scheduled in July-August

Pooja, Lovlina, Vikas: India's troika of Asian champs qualify for Olympics

While Rani and Borgohain secured their maiden Olympic spots, Krishan will be making his third successive appearance at the quadrennial showpiece

Media to sponsors: What's at stake if Tokyo Olympics succumb to coronavirus

Tokyo 2020's budget is split between the organising committee and local and national governments; the IOC contributed more than $800 million

After 40 yrs, India to host International Olympic Committee session in 2023

We have chosen India because it is the second-most populous nation in the world, with a very young population and a huge potential for Olympic sport, says IOC president Thomas Bach

IOC to allow male and female flagbearers at Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony

The IOC also announced that July 24-August 9 Olympics will be the 'first gender-balanced Olympic Games in history with 48.8 per cent women's participation'

Coronavirus: Japan minister hints that Tokyo Olympics 2020 may be postponed

While answering a question in the Japanese parliament, the minister said the contract with IOC called for games to be held within 2020

We need to put a consistent show across all quarters: Indian hockey coach

Reid was happy with his team's performance in the recently-concluded FIH Pro League matches against the Netherlands, world champions Belgium and Australia.

Coronavirus: Saina asks BWF and IOC to extend Olympics qualification period

Concerns over rapid spread of Coronavirus had forced postponement of the 4 Olympic qualifying events so far -- Lingshui China Masters, Vietnam International Challenge and German Open and Polish Open

Olympics to go ahead: Japan PM seeks citizens' help in war on Coronavirus

Abe had already come under fire for his handling of the coronavirus, and Saturday's news conference was his first since the outbreak

Olympics preparation going well, want to do well and give my best: Sindhu

Sindhu is currently playing for the Hyderabad Hunters in the Premier Badminton League (PBL)

Ace sprinter Dutee Chand hopes to qualify for Tokyo Olympics next month

The first edition of the competition will be held in Bhubaneswar from February 22 to March 1

FIH Hockey Pro League 2020: India vs Belgium live streaming details here

India vs Belgium hockey match will be telecast live on Star Sports 2 HD and Star Sports 2 with English Commentary from 5 pm IST on Saturday and Sunday

Indian shooters can win multiple medals in Tokyo Olympics: Abhinav Bindra

The number of Olympic quotas in shooting currently stands at a record 15 after a highly successful 2019 that saw Indians top all the Rifle-Pistol World Cups and the season-ending World Cup Finals.

Hockey League: Need to be consistent ahead of Olympics, says Harmanpreet

With less than 150 days to go for the start of Tokyo Olympics, Harmanpreet said the team needs to work upon in some areas.

Don't write off Tokyo Olympics yet, still 3 months to decide: IOC member

Pound did not sound alarmist. But he did speak frankly about the risks facing the Olympics, which open July 24

Coronavirus: China among six countries to pull out of shooting WC in Delhi

The ISSF World Cup is slated to be held from March 15 to 26 at the Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi

IOC committed to Tokyo Games despite virus; Japan shuts schools nationwide

Japan has so far seen four deaths related to the virus, among nearly 200 known infections

Tokyo Olympics: India will send a large contingent, says minister Rijiju

In reply to a question with regard to the spread of coronavirus, he said that the preparations for the mega showpiece event are going on as planned