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Milkha Singh, the man who introduced India to 'track and field'
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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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Tokyo Olympics: Government sanctions extension of Neeraj, Vinesh's stay in
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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
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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
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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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Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon 2021, 'excited' to play at Tokyo Olym
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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
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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
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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'
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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
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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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If China takes Taiwan, it's 'all over': Nikki Haley urges Washington to ac
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Washington [US], June 17 (ANI): Indian American Republican politician and 2024 GOP (another name for the Republican Party -- Grand Old Party) Nikki Haley on Wednesday (local time) said the United States must act "strongly" against China, stating that if Beijing takes control of Taiwan, it
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Tokyo Olympics: All my requirements have been taken care of, says Neeraj C
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New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday said that he is in Europe at present and all his requirements have been taken care of ahead of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
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Tokyo 2020: Indian men's hockey team is among the top five contenders, say
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New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): Former Indian men's hockey chief coach Roelant Oltmans believes India will be one of the strongest contenders for a medal at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
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