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Tokyo Olympics: China's Qian Yang grabs first gold medal of Games in women
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 24 (ANI): China's Qian Yang bagged the women's 10m air rifle gold in what was the first medal event of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, here at the Asaka Shooting Range on Saturday. In a straight shoot-off between Anastasiia Galashina (ROC) and Qian for gold, the latter held her
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Tokyo Olympics: Pair of Deepika, Pravin qualify for quarterfinals in Arche
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 24 (ANI): The Archery Mixed Team of Deepika Kumari and Pravin Jadhav on Saturday booked their place in the quarterfinals of the Archery Mixed Team Event.
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Tokyo Olympics: 'Today is a moment of hope', says IOC President Bach as Ga
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 23 (ANI): International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach on Friday said the Tokyo Olympics 2020 offer a "moment of hope" and every athlete must "cherish this moment".
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Tokyo Games: Naomi Osaka becomes 1st tennis player to light Olympic cauldr
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Tokyo [Japan], July 23 (ANI): Japanese athlete Naomi Osaka on Friday became the first tennis player to light the Olympic cauldron during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Games here at the Japan National Stadium.
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Tokyo Olympics, Day 2: Big day for Indian contingent (Preview)
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): Tokyo Olympics which was declared 'open' on Friday with a toned-down Opening Ceremony, will see the spotlight shift to sporting activities and the second day of the Games -- July 24-- is one of the biggest for the Indian contingent.
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Tokyo Olympics: I'll put my money on Saurabh, Rahi Sarnobat, says Anjali B
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): Former India shooter Anjali Bhagwat admitted that it is "difficult" to pick an athlete as favourite to win a medal in the Tokyo Olympics, but didn't shy away from naming Saurabh Chaudhary and Rahi Sarnobat as the ones who can finish on the podium in the ongo
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'CHEER4INDIA' campaign will encourage Olympic bound athletes, says Gopicha
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 23 (ANI): National badminton coach Pullela Gopichand has high hopes from the Indian contingent as he feels the athletes can go one step ahead in the ongoing Tokyo Games.
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Tokyo Olympics: Mary Kom, Manpreet lead India's charge in Parade of Nation
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 23 (ANI): Six-time world champion Mary Kom and men's hockey captain Manpreet Singh led the way as India made its way at the Parade of Nations during the Opening Ceremony of Tokyo Olympics on Friday here at the Japan National Stadium.
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Tokyo Olympics: Hope and passion on display as Opening Ceremony addresses
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Tokyo [Japan], July 23 (ANI): After much debate on the fate of the Tokyo Olympics thanks to the COVID-19 situation, the Games were finally declared open on Friday as fireworks kickstarted the Opening Ceremony here at the Japan National Stadium.
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Tokyo Games: American gymnast Simone Biles becomes 1st athlete to get own
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 23 (ANI): Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles has become the first Olympic athlete to have her own customized hashtag emoji on Twitter. The reigning champion is on the verge of breaking the all-time record for most medals won at the World Championships and Olympic Gam
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Tokyo Olympics: PM Modi will meet athletes individually when they return,
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet the athletes of the India Olympic-bound contingent individually when they return home.
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Tokyo Olympics: I think we will be able to win 8-12 medals, says Yogeshwar
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): Former India grappler Yogeshwar Dutt on Friday said he is confident of the Indian contingent coming back with 8-12 medals from the Tokyo Olympics.
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