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US congressman demands shifting 2022 Olympics from Beijing amid gross huma
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Washington [US], March 13 (ANI): The United States and other countries should pursue moving the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympic Games from Beijing to another place because of China's human rights violations and its responsibility for the novel coronavirus pandemic, US Congressman Michael McCaul
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Japan intends to limit number of arrivals to 2,000 per day amid COVID-19
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Tokyo [Japan] March 12 (ANI/Sputnik) The Japanese government intends to introduce a daily limit on the number of people arriving in the country, including Japanese nationals and foreigners, to 2,000 to control the possible spread of new coronavirus strains and ensure the effectiveness of
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Hege Riise named GB women's head coach for Tokyo Olympics
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London [UK], March 10 (ANI): The Football Association (FA) on Wednesday announced that interim head coach Hege Riise will take charge of Great Britain's women's football team at the summer Olympic Games in Tokyo.
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Boxam International: Vikas Krishan beats London Olympics bronze medallist
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New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): Playing to his reputation, Vikas Krishan Yadav outpunched the 2012 London Olympic Games bronze medallist Vicenzo Mangiacapre to progress into the men's 69kg semi-finals on the third day at the Boxam International Tournament in Castellon, Spain.
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US lawmakers introduce resolution to scrap 'one-China policy'
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Washington [US], March 3 (ANI): Deeming one-China policy as outdated and counter-productive, two United States congressmen have introduced a resolution calling for the US government to resume formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
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Rijiju congratulates Rahul Rohilla for receiving quota for Tokyo Olympics
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New Delhi [India], February 27 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Saturday congratulated Rahul Rohilla on receiving a quota for the Tokyo Olympic Games in the Brisk Walk Race.
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IOC to begin 'targeted dialogue' with AOC over their potential to host Oly
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], February 25 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) on Wednesday decided to follow the recommendation of the Future Host Commission for the Games of the Olympiad to enter into a targeted dialogue for the Olympic Games 2032.
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Bichu Devi Kharibam aiming to feature in as many Olympic Games as possible
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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 23 (ANI): Goalkeeper Bichu Devi Kharibam's career has been on a steep rise since making her breakthrough with eye-catching displays in the 2018 Youth Olympics, a tournament where India clinched the historic Silver medal. In the following year, she was
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Indian women's hockey team gearing up for tour of Germany
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New Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI): After their tour of Argentina where the Indian women's hockey team played a total of 7 matches, the Rani Rampal-led squad is all set to travel to Dusseldorf, Germany to play four matches against their national squad as part of their preparations for the
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Hockey India names core probable group for senior women's national coachin
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New Delhi [India], February 14 (ANI): Hockey India on Sunday announced the 25-member core probable group for the senior women's national coaching camp as part of the team's preparations for the Tokyo Olympic Games.
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Haryana to provide Rs 5 lakh as 'preparation money' to Olympic qualifiers
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Chandigarh [India], February 11 (ANI): The Haryana Cabinet has decided to provide financial assistance of Rs 5 lakhs to the sportspersons as 'preparations money' who have qualified for Olympic Games, said State Minister Kanwar Pal Gujjar on Wednesday.
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Human rights groups call for boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
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Beijing [China], February 7 (ANI): A coalition of 180 human rights groups has urged governments around the world to boycott the Beijing Winter Olympic Games slated for next year due to China's reported human rights abuses towards minorities.
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