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Tokyo Olympics: Sindhu gets easier draw, road difficult for Chirag-Satwik
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Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], July 8 (ANI): Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu on Thursday was given a comparatively easier path in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, beginning July 23.
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Tokyo Olympics: Indian contingent to depart for Japan on July 17
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New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Thursday confirmed that the Olympic-bound contingent would leave for Tokyo on July 17.
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COVID-19: Tokyo Olympics to be held without spectators
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Tokyo [Japan], July 8 (ANI): The upcoming Tokyo Olympics will be held without spectators, Olympic minister Tamayo Marukawa confirmed on Thursday.
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Will try my level best to carry forward work done by Rijiju, says Anurag T
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New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): After taking charge of the Union Ministry for Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Thakur on Thursday said he will try his level best to carry forward the good work done by Kiren Rijiju.
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Tokyo to be under COVID-19 state of emergency for duration of 2020 Olympic
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Tokyo [Japan], July 8 (ANI): Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Thursday made a decision to place Tokyo under the fourth state of emergency for the duration of the upcoming Olympics to curb a recent rise in COVID-19 cases.
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Journey will continue to make India a great sporting nation: Kiren Rijiju
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New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Outgoing Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said the journey of making India a great sporting nation will continue as only responsibilities have changed and not the vision. Rijiju assumed charge as the Union Minister of Law and Justice on Thursday repla
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Had promised my late father that I'll play in Olympics, says young striker
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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 8 (ANI): Having made the cut to the 16-member Indian women's hockey squad for the Tokyo Olympics, young striker Lalremsiami is hopeful of winning a medal in Japan.
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Will always try to be transparent, says Kiren Rijiju after taking over Min
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New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Taking charge as the Union Minister of Law and Justice, Kiren Rijiju on Thursday stated that it was a huge responsibility and fulfilling public expectations will be his priority.
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Anurag Thakur takes charge as Sports Minister, time to take Rijiju's effor
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New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): BJP MP Anurag Singh Thakur was on Wednesday sworn in as a Cabinet minister and he has been given the portfolio of the Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry.
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Tokyo Olympics likely to be held without spectators: Report
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Tokyo [Japan], July 7 (ANI): Tokyo Olympics are likely to be held without spectators due to a sudden spike in coronavirus cases, a government official said on Wednesday.
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1988 Seoul Olympics experience was worth 100 international matches, says J
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New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Former India striker and two-time Olympian Jagbir Singh went back in time to reflect on India's topsy-turvy campaign at the 1988 Seoul Olympics and the remarkable fightback to the top six after finishing at the bottom of the table in the 1986 World Cup.
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Tokyo Olympics: WFI President confident of at least 4 medals in wrestling
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New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brijbhushan Sharan Singh feels the Tokyo-bound Indian wrestling contingent should bag four medals in the showpiece event.
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