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Tokyo Olympics: Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge wins second consecutive marathon go
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Tokyo [Olympics], August 8 (ANI): Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge now stands at possibly the epitome of modern athletic greats as he cruised to his second Olympic gold in gruelling marathon race in Sapporo. He delivered a masterclass in running to retain the Olympic title in the men's marathon at the
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Doctors advised me to take rest but I preferred to train for Olympics, say
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], August 8 (ANI): Bajrang Punia stated that no one gets more disappointed than an athlete after losing a game. The Indian wrestler bagged bronze through repechage in the men's freestyle 65kg category.
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Indian men's hockey team rises to third spot in FIH rankings, women's team
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 8 (ANI): A delightful finish to a dream campaign at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 saw Indian hockey scripting history as both men's and women's teams achieved their highest ever FIH world rankings.
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Tokyo Olympics: Want to dedicate gold medal to Milkha Singh, PT Usha, says
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], August 8 (ANI): Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra on Sunday said that he wants to dedicate his medal at the Tokyo Olympics to track and field legends Milkha Singh and PT Usha.
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MP CM congratulates Neeraj Chopra, announces cash reward for Indian women'
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Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], August 8 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister congratulated javelin Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra after he became the first Indian to win gold in athletics at ongoing Tokyo 2020 and announced a cash reward for members of the Indian women's hockey team on Sat
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87.58 m: Neeraj Chopra's route to golden history
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 8 (ANI): When Neeraj Chopra pierced the air with his javelin at Tokyo's Olympic Stadium on Saturday, he made sure that India's Olympics history also soared at an all-time high with it.
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Got to know about Neeraj Chopra winning gold during lunch break, says Jasp
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Nottingham [UK], August 8 (ANI): India's ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah congratulated Javelin Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra after he became the first Indian to win gold in athletics at ongoing Tokyo 2020.
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CSK to award Rs 1 crore to Neeraj Chopra, to also create special jersey wi
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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 8 (ANI): Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise will be honouring Neeraj Chopra as the javelin thrower won a gold medal at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.
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Chinese athletes warned over Mao badges in Tokyo Olympics
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Tokyo [Japan], August 8 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Saturday warned two Chinese cycling athletes for wearing Mao Zedong badges while receiving the Gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
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COVID: Tokyo reports over 4,000 new cases amid Summer Olympics 2020
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Tokyo [Japan] August 8 (ANI): Tokyo on Saturday reported 4,566 COVID-19 cases amid the ongoing Summer Olympics 2020 in the city.
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Vice President Naidu calls for reviving glory of traditional Indian sports
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New Delhi [India], August 8 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday called for reviving the glory of traditional Indian sports like hockey and urged state governments and corporate entities to join hands in providing needed encouragement.
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Manipur Cabinet extends a reward of Rs 1 crore to gold medallist Neeraj Ch
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India], August 8 (ANI): Manipur State Cabinet has decided to extend a reward of Rs one crore to Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra for his historic win and specular performance as a javelin thrower.
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