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Tokyo Olympics: Deepika Kumari progress into QFs after defeating Ksenia Pe
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 30 (ANI): Star Indian archer Deepika Kumari defeated Russian Olympic Committee's (ROC) Ksenia Perova in the women's individual event to progress into the quarter-finals here at Yumenoshima Park on Friday.
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You make us proud every time: Priyanka Chopra hails Mary Kom after boxer's
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 29 (ANI): Global star Priyanka Chopra, who portrayed the role of legendary Mary Kom in the 2014 National Award Winning biopic film on the boxer, penned a heartfelt appreciation note for the athlete after she exited from the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday.
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Tokyo Olympics, Day 7: All eyes on Deepika, Lovlina Borgohain; India to ki
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 29 (ANI): Equestrian Fouaad Mirza and golfer Anirban Lahiri will kick start Day Seven of the Tokyo Olympics for India but all eyes will be on archer Deepika Kumari and boxer Lovlina Borgohain.
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Tokyo Olympics: Was shocked and upset when I learnt I had lost, says Mary
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 29 (ANI): Mary Kom, the face of India's boxing contingent, was "shocked and upset" to learn about her Tokyo Olympics exit on Thursday. Mary Kom faced a shocking defeat -- split decision -- at the hands of Colombia's Ingrit Valencia to bow out from the tournament. Valen
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Priyanka Chopra hails Simone Biles after she withdraws from Tokyo Olympics
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 29 (ANI): Global star Priyanka Chopra has extended her support to one of the most decorated American gymnasts Simone Biles for her decision to withdraw herself from Thursday's all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being.
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Does testosterone influence success? Not much, study suggests
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 29 (ANI): With the Tokyo Olympics underway, higher testosterone has often been linked to sporting success and other kinds of success too. But beyond sport, new research has found little evidence that testosterone meaningfully influences life chances for men or women.
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Tokyo Olympics: Good day in the office for Indian contingent barring Mary
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 29 (ANI): India put on a good show on Day Six as the men's Hockey team, star badminton player PV Sindhu, boxer Satish Kumar and archer Atanu Das registered respective wins in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics on Thursday.
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You're a legend, India is proud of you: Rijiju, SAI hail Mary Kom after bo
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 29 (ANI): Former Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday applauded ace boxer Mary Kom for achieving what "no other female boxer in the world" has ever attained.
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Tokyo Olympics: Swimmer Sajan Prakash finishes 46th in men's 100m Butterfl
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 29 (ANI): India swimmer Sajan Prakash on Thursday failed to qualify for the semi-final of the men's 100m butterfly event in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.
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Tokyo Olympics: Anirban Lahiri enjoys strong start, opens with 67 in men's
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 29 (ANI): India golfer Anirban Lahiri overcame a shaky start to post a solid first-round score of 4-under 67 for a share of the eighth position in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics men's competition on Thursday.
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Tokyo Olympics: Mary Kom bows out after losing to Ingrit Valencia
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 29 (ANI): Mary Kom, the face of India's boxing contingent, faced a shocking defeat -- split decision -- at the hands of Colombia's Ingrit Valencia to bow out from the ongoing Tokyo Olympics on Thursday. Valencia won the bout 3-2.
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COVID-19: Tokyo reports highest single-day spike with 2020 summer Olympics
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan] July 29 (ANI): Tokyo on Thursday reported an all-time high record of 3,865 new COVID-19 cases, with summer Olympics 2020 underway.
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