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Tokyo Olympics: Stay arrangements at the Games Village are very good, says
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 15 (ANI): Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Dhruv Batra on Thursday informed that the stay arrangements for the athletes at the Games Village are "very good".
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Tokyo 2020: Official in IOC Refugee Olympic team tests COVID-19 positive
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Doha [Qatar], July 14 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday confirmed that the Covid-19 PCR test of an official from the IOC Refugee Olympic Team returned positive before departing for Tokyo. A follow-up test confirmed the result, while the tests of all other members
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Study finds younger athletes at greater risk of atrial fibrillation than o
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Washington [US], July 14 (ANI): According to a new study, younger athletes are at a greater risk of atrial fibrillation than older athletes.
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Olympic oath updated for Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony
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Tokyo [Japan], July 14 (ANI): Not only has the Olympic Oath been updated, at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, but the number of oath-takers will also be extended from three to six - two athletes, two coaches, and two judges.
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IOC President Thomas Bach visits Tokyo 2020 headquarters
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Tokyo [Japan], July 14 (ANI): Addressing the staff of the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee, IOC President Thomas Bach on Tuesday praised their dedication and hard work in organising the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
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Tokyo Olympics: Really thankful to our PM for interacting with us, says Ma
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New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Paddler Manika Batra believes that Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with the athletes going into the Tokyo Olympics is just the motivation they needed.
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Our athletes reflect 'New India', they symbolise nation's future: PM Modi
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New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the country's athletes reflect 'New India' and they also symbolise the country's future.
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Tokyo Olympics: PM Modi's words encouraging, wish all athletes luck, says
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Zagreb [Croatia], July 13 (ANI): Shooter Elavenil Valarivan on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's words were really encouraging and it will help in boosting the morale of the athletes ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
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Tokyo Olympics: Special feature on NaMo App can now bring citizens closer
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New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Ahead of the Tokyo Olympics beginning July 23, the Indian government is leaving no stone unturned in boosting the morale of the athletes and in the latest, a special module has been created on the NaMo app, through which citizens can rally behind their fa
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It was an absolute honour speaking to PM Modi with the rest of the conting
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New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Ace shuttler PV Sindhu has said it was an honour speaking to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday as the athletes prepare for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Village opens its doors, welcomes athletes
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Tokyo [Japan], July 13 (ANI): The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Village has officially opened its doors on Tuesday and began welcoming the world's best athletes ahead of this year's Games, which will take place between July 23 and August 8.
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'83' cast mourns demise of cricketer Yashpal Sharma
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New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The sudden demise of cricketer Yashpal Sharma has shattered everyone. Celebrities from the film industry as well as the sports fraternity are mourning the demise of the iconic athlete.
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