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Tokyo Olympics: Amit Panghal among 3 Indian boxers to receive byes in firs
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 22 (ANI): Star boxer Amit Panghal (52kg) is among the four Indian pugilists who received byes into the Tokyo Olympics pre-quarterfinals as per the draw unveiled on Thursday. Satish Kumar, Simranjit Kaur, and Lovlina Borgohain are the other three players who have received
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Tokyo 2020: Judoka Shushila Devi to take on Olympic medallist Eva Csernovi
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 22 (ANI): Indian judoka Shushila Devi Likmabam will be up against London 2012 bronze medallist Eva Csernoviczki of Hungary in the opening bout of the women's 48kg at Tokyo 2020.
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We're all stronger together in this journey: Tendulkar tells Indian athlet
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 22 (ANI): Little Maestro Sachin Tendulkar has sent his best wishes to the Indian athletes ahead of the much-awaited Tokyo Olympics which gets underway from Friday. With 127 athletes, Tokyo Olympics will see India's highest-ever playing contingent competing.
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Tokyo Olympics: Confident that our athletes will perform well, says Anurag
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 22 (ANI): Just one day before the start of the Tokyo Olympics, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur on Thursday said he is confident of a good show by the Indian athletes at the Games.
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Chitkara University Students' Artwork makes it to Tokyo Olympics 2021
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], July 22 (ANI/NewsVoir): In a proud moment for Chitkara University, artwork of seven artists (Ph.D scholars, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) students and Faculty Members) have been selected for the virtual art show "Olympia", initiated by Indian Contemporary Artist As
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Tokyo Olympics: 20 athletes and six officials to be part of Indian conting
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 22 (ANI): Twenty-six members from the Indian contingent will attend the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics scheduled to be held on Friday in view of the COVID-19 concerns in the Japanese capital.
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Tokyo Olympics: Indian contingent ready to rumble in 'Games of Hope' amids
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 22 (ANI): When the Tokyo Olympics were delayed last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, fans still saw one shining light, that the situation would return to normal and the mega event will be held with the same charm and fireworks.
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Tokyo Olympics: Hockey team is in best shape both mentally and physically,
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 22 (ANI): Making his maiden appearance at the Olympic Games, star India striker Mandeep Singh has been enjoying every experience since the team arrived in Tokyo on Sunday.
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Tokyo Olympics: Anurag Thakur and other MPs cheer for Indian athletes
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 22 (ANI): Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur along with other MPs outside Parliament on Thursday showed a 'victory punch' and chanted 'Jai Hind' as they cheered for the Indian athletes and players participating in Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
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Tokyo Olympics: Team USA show great rhythm during official practice
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 22 (ANI): The five-time Olympic medallist Simone Biles and the rest of the US women's artistic gymnastics team wasted no time in making their presence known at Tokyo 2020.
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Tokyo Olympics: It's like a festival, entire world is watching, says Sreej
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 22 (ANI): The Olympic Games in Tokyo are set to begin on Friday and the excitement across the nation is growing fervently as India gets ready to cheer on its athletes in their quest for glory. Among the medal contenders will be the Indian men's hockey team and in a re
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Tokyo Olympics: Archers, shooters, shuttlers won't attend opening ceremony
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 22 (ANI): Archers, shooters, shuttlers and hockey players among others from the Indian contingent will not be attending the Tokyo 2020 Olympics opening ceremony on Friday. While the hockey players won't be present, men's team skipper Manpreet Singh will be an exception
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