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Tokyo Olympics: Paddler Manika Batra comes from behind to progress to Roun
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 25 (ANI): India paddler Manika Batra on Sunday progressed to Round 3 of the women's singles event after defeating Ukraine's Margaryta Pesotska here at Tokyo Metropolitan Gym -- Table 1 in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.
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Tokyo Olympics: Wimbledon champion Ashleigh Barty knocked out in 1st round
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 25 (ANI): Wimbledon 2021 champion Ashleigh Barty was knocked out of the women's singles event here in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics on Sunday.
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IOA chief requests for athletes, officials returning from Olympics to be a
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 25 (ANI): With people entering India needing to carry RT-PCR test results with them, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Batra has written to Secretary Sports Ravi Mital and requested for the Indian contingent coming in from the Tokyo Olympics -- after
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Tokyo Olympics: PV Sindhu wins her opening match
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Tokyo [Japan], July 25 (ANI): Shuttler PV Sindhu started her Tokyo Olympics campaign on a good note on Sunday as she won her opening Group J match here at the Musashino Forest Plaza Court 2.
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Rijiju lauds Chanu, says winning medal on first day of Olympics very speci
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New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): After Mirabai Chanu won India's first medal at the Tokyo Olympics in weightlifting on Saturday, former Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju praised the sportsperson and said that winning a medal on the first day sets the tone for more success.
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My silver medal will inspire girls to take weightlifting as a sport: Mirab
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Tokyo [Japan], July 24 (ANI): Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu feels her silver medal win in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics will inspire girls to take up the sport.
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Tokyo Olympics: Every Indian is rejoicing Mirabai Chanu's historic accompl
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New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur and Union Home Minister Amit Shah applauded weightlifter Mirabai Chanu after she won a silver medal at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics on Saturday.
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Tokyo Olympics: Vikas Krishnan loses round of 32 clash, bows out of boxing
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Tokyo [Japan], July 24 (ANI): 29-year-old Vikas Krishnan on Saturday lost his round of 32 match in the men's welterweight boxing event here in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics and as a result, he has bowed out of the mega event.
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Tokyo Olympics: IOA announces cash prize for coaches who help athletes win
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New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Saturday announced cash rewards for coaches who are there with the athletes and training them in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.
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Tokyo Olympics: PM Modi speaks to Mirabai Chanu, congratulates her on winn
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New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to weightlifter Mirabai Chanu after she won a silver medal at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.
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Aparshakti Khurana excited to host Indian Sports Honours
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 24 (ANI): Apart from his acting, Aparshakti Khurana is also popular for his anchoring skills.
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Winning medal at Olympics is a dream come true, dedicate it to my country:
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): After winning a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu on Saturday said this is a dream come true and also thanked the entire country for praying for her victory.
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