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Tokyo 2020: Animated film inspired by Olympic values set for worldwide rel
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], July 23 (ANI): The short animated film "Tomorrow's Leaves", which opened the Annecy International Animated Film Festival last month, is all set for a worldwide release on Friday, the day of the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
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Tokyo Olympics: Participants to wear mask at all times during medal ceremo
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], July 15 (ANI): A series of changes on Thursday were approved in order to respect the Tokyo 2020 health measures, with the aim of making the experience safe for everyone involved while also preserving the essence of this unique moment, when Olympians savour and celebra
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Roger Federer withdraws from Tokyo Olympics after knee setback
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], July 13 (ANI): Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer on Tuesday withdrew himself from the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
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IOC condoles demise of ex FIS President Gian-Franco Kasper
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], July 11 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Sunday informed about the demise of IOC Honorary Member Gian-Franco Kasper. He was 77.
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Tokyo Olympics: Testing positive for Covid-19 in boxing final will land op
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], July 11 (ANI): If any participant tests positive for Covid-19 in the finals of the boxing event in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, then the opponent will receive a gold medal, and the Covid-19 participant will be facilitated with the silver medal.
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I want to inspire the girls out there watching right now, says Naomi Osaka
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], July 10 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday released a video featuring tennis superstar Naomi Osaka, as she prepares to make her Olympic debut later this month at Tokyo 2020.
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Exactly 50 per cent male and female participation to be achieved at Paris
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], July 6 (ANI): As the three-day Generation Equality Forum came to a close last week in Paris, France, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday announced its commitments towards strengthening and accelerating gender equality at the Olympic Games and across t
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IOC announces flexibility for team selections at Tokyo 2020
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], July 3 (ANI): Following the discussions between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Federations (IFs), a specific solution for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 has been found to provide further flexibility for team selections in several sports.
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AIBA increases weight categories for Elite, Youth Men and Women boxers
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], July 3 (ANI): The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has decided to increase the number of weight categories for men and women boxers, saying that it will allow a greater pool of boxers to fight in divisions they feel "most strong and comfortable" in.
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Express your views but not on podium: IOC relaxes protest rules for Tokyo
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], July 3 (ANI): Athletes at Tokyo 2020 will now be allowed to "express their views" before and after competing -- but not on the podium -- as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) released new guidelines on Friday.
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CAS finds Salwa Eid Naser guilty of whereabout failures
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], June 30 (ANI): The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has upheld the appeals filed by World Athletics (WA) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) against the decision issued by the World Athletics Disciplinary Tribunal on 14 October 2020.
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AIBA commits to ensuring boxers have fair fights
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], June 29 (ANI): The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has revealed major developments in its drive to reform boxing with the appointment of independent governance expert Professor Dr. Ulrich Haas.
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