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Tokyo Olympics: Serbian athlete tests positive for COVID-19 in Japan
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 4 (ANI): A member of the Serbian Olympic squad has tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Japan for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics which is set to get underway from July 23.
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We need to have more competition in country, says Tokyo-bound Sajan Prakas
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): Tokyo Olympics-bound swimmer Sajan Prakash is looking to use all the experience that he has gained over the past five years -- including Rio Games and Asian Games -- for the showpiece event from July 23.
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After special diet, Sushil Kumar demands TV set for wrestling updates in T
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): Days after demanding a high protein diet, Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar, prime accused in the Sagar Dhankar murder case, has asked for a television set to get updates on wrestling, said Tihar Jail officials on Sunday.
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Judoka Sushila Devi to fine-tune preparations in Delhi before departing fo
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): Judoka Sushila Devi, who will represent India in the Olympic Games in Tokyo will fine-tune her preparation in a final training camp in Delhi from July 9.
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Will be your world champion next year, says Sha'Carri Richardson after fai
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Texas [USA], July 4 (ANI): After missing out on the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics as she tested positive for the consumption of cannabis, Ace American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson has assured that she will be the world champion next year.
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Sports Ministry asks IOA to take athletes' responsibility if concerned NSF
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): The Ministry for Youth Affairs and Sports has written to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) asking the body to take responsibility of the athletes if they belong to the National Sports Federation (NSF) which is not recognised by the Government or it has los
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Tokyo Olympics: IOA planning to send first batch of athletes on July 17
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is planning to send the first batch of its Tokyo-bound on the 17th of this month.
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Seth Rogen accuses Team USA of 'racism' after sprinter Sha'Carri Richards
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 3 (ANI): Hollywood star Seth Rogen has hit out Team USA after sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was prohibited from running the 100-meter race at the Olympics after a positive marijuana test.
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Swimming Federation of India nominates Tokyo-bound Sajan Prakash for Arjun
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): Swimming Federation of India (SFI) for the second consecutive year nominated the name of Sajan Prakash for the Arjuna Award, and recommended the name of veteran Coach Kamlesh Nanavati for the Dhyan Chand Award for his contribution to Indian swimming over the
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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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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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Tokyo Olympics: Anand encourages Oly-bound Indian shooters during Ambassad
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Zagreb [Croatia], July 3 (ANI): Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand provided encouragement to Olympic-bound Indian shooters here at Zagreb, Croatia.
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