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Milkha Singh, the man who introduced India to 'track and field'
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Milkha Singh came, he saw and he definitely conquered the world of athletics with his grit, determination and resolve to rise from every setback like a phoenix. Thanks to his performances across the globe, Milkha dominated the field of sprinting for more
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Ski Mountaineering to be proposed as an additional sport for Milano Cortin
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], June 18 (ANI): Ski Mountaineering will be put forward as an additional sport in Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. The IOC Executive Board on Friday forwarded this proposal to the next IOC session in Tokyo in July.
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Tokyo Olympics: Government sanctions extension of Neeraj, Vinesh's stay in
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) on Friday sanctioned javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and wrestler Vinesh Phogat's proposal to train in their respective locations in Europe till July 25, before they leave for Tokyo to compete in the Olympic Games.
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IOA confirms JSW Group as sponsor for Tokyo Games
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday announced that JSW Group has been roped in as a sponsor for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
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Road to Tokyo: Sports Ministry spent Rs 1169.65 crore on athletes post Rio
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has spent Rs 1169.65 crore on Tokyo Olympics-bound Indian athletes post the Rio Games in 2016.
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10 Olympic debutants in included as Hockey India names men's squad for Tok
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 18 (ANI): Hockey India on Friday announced a 16-member men's squad for the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games 2020. With as many as 10 Olympic debutants in the squad, the Indian team has a lot of young talent and is undergoing intense training at the national c
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Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon 2021, 'excited' to play at Tokyo Olym
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], June 18 (ANI): Women's world No. 2 Naomi Osaka has pulled out of this year's Wimbledon and has shifted her focus on the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
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With eye on defending US Open title, Dominic Thiem pulls out of Tokyo Olym
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Vienna [Austria], June 18 (ANI): World No. 4 Dominic Thiem will not compete in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, the Austrian tennis star has confirmed.
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Tokyo 2020: Indian Olympic Association names MPL, Amul as sponsors
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Thursday entered a sponsorship agreement with MPL Sports Foundation as the 'Principal Sponsor' covering the Tokyo Olympic Games, 2022 Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games.
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Rafael Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon and Tokyo Olympics to 'prolong career'
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Madrid [Spain], June 17 (ANI): Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal on Thursday announced that he has decided to skip this year's Wimbledon and the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
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Tokyo Olympics: Perfect mix of youth and experience as HI name 16-member w
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Bengaluru [India], June 17 (ANI): With final preparations underway for the much-awaited Tokyo Olympic Games 2020, Hockey India on Thursday announced the final list of players selected to represent the Indian women's hockey team at the summer showdown in Tokyo.
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Euro 2020: Gareth Bale shines as Wales beat Turkey 2-0
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Baku [Azerbaijan], June 17 (ANI): Goals from Aaron Ramsey and Connor Roberts gave Wales a 2-0 win in their Group A match over Turkey here at Baku's Olympic Stadium on Wednesday to put them on the verge of a Euro 2020 Round-of-16 spot.
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