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Tokyo Olympics: Wrestler Sumit Malik banned for 2 years, has seven days to
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): With just 21 days to go for the Tokyo Olympics, Indian wrestler Sumit Malik has been handed a two-year ban by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Sumit now has seven days to protest against the ban and if he doesn't do so, his hopes of featuring in the s
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Tokyo Olympics: Government clears Sindhu's request for advanced recovery e
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): World Champion and 2016 Olympic Games Silver medallist PV Sindhu's quest to be in the best physical shape when taking the court each time in Tokyo 2020 received a shot in the arm when her request to buy advanced recovery equipment was approved by the Governme
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Tokyo Olympics: Medals to be made from recycled electronic devices like di
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): Athletes bringing laurels for their country in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics will be presented with medals composed of recycled electronic devices.
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It will be thrilling to perform with the top-level athletes at the Olympic
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): Swimmer Maana Patel is looking forward to competing against top-level athletes in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics after becoming the first Indian female swimmer to qualify for the Games. She has qualified through the universality quota.
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Tokyo Paralympics: Mariyappan Thangavelu to lead Indian contingent at Game
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): Mariyappan Thangavelu, the 2016 Rio Gold Medalist in the men’s high jump, has been selected as the captain of the Indian contingent for the Tokyo Paralympics 2020, set to be held from August 24 to September 5.
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Tokyo Paralympics: I have improved a lot since Rio 2016, says javelin thro
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): World Champion Javelin thrower Sandeep Chaudhary is all geared up for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics 2020 as he believes he has improved his game since the setback of the 2016 Rio Paralympics.
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Tokyo Olympics: Indian Railways sets up 'selfie points' to encourage peopl
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): Indian Railways is organising a 'Cheer4India' campaign for the Olympic-bound athletes across the country and has urged people to come out in support of the sportspersons, who will be competing at the Tokyo Games beginning July 23.
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US sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson fails dope test, could miss Tokyo Olympic
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Indiana [USA], July 2 (ANI): Ace American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson has reportedly tested positive for the consumption of cannabis and can miss the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
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Javelin thrower Annu Rani qualifies for Tokyo Olympics through her world r
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): Javelin thrower Annu Rani has qualified for Tokyo Olympics 2020 through her world ranking (18th), the Sports Authority of India (SAI) confirmed on Friday.
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Rijiju congratulates Dutee Chand on qualifying for Tokyo Olympics in 100m
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, on Friday congratulated ace Indian sprinter Dutee Chand on qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics through her world ranking in both the 100m and 200m.
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Maana Patel becomes first Indian female swimmer to qualify for Tokyo Olymp
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): Maana Patel has become the first Indian female swimmer to qualify for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics through universality quota, confirmed Sports Authority of India(SAI) on Friday.
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Sania Mirza, Ankita Raina set to represent India at Tokyo Olympics in Wome
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): Sania Mirza and Ankita Raina are all set to represent India in Women's Doubles Tennis at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics after entries were officially announced on Thursday.
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