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Paris 2024 ready to take centre stage as Tokyo 2020 handover approaches
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Paris [France], June 2 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC)'s Coordination Commission for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 met on Tuesday, with the local Organising Committee delivering a clear message -- Paris 2024 is ready to take centre stage.
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Carolina Marin to undergo knee surgery, to miss Tokyo Olympics
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New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Rio 2016 Olympic badminton champion Carolina Marin on Tuesday announced that she has torn the ACL on her left knee, and as a result, she would be undergoing surgery later this week. The 27-year-old also announced that she would not be in the best shape for th
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Working extremely hard to make it to Indian Olympic squad: Birendra Lakra
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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 1 (ANI): Indian men's hockey team defender Birendra Lakra, who has been part of many memorable moments with the national side, said he is determined to make it to the national squad for the Olympics.
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Son of detained Japan-based Chinese historian calls for release of his fat
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Tokyo [Japan], June 1 (ANI): The eldest son of a prominent Chinese historian who taught at a university in Japan's Hokkaido and is currently detained by Chinese authorities on suspicion of espionage is calling for his father to be released, Kyodo News reported.
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Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine approved for minors aged 12-15 in Japan: Report
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Tokyo [Japan], May 31 (ANI/Sputnik): The Japanese government approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 to 15 on Monday, the media reported.
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Indian judokas to leave for Budapest, SAI to cover cost of team's air pass
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New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): A two-member Indian Judo team of Jasleen Singh Saini (men's 66kg) and Shushila Devi Likmabam (women's 48kg) will compete in the World Judo Championship, an Tokyo Olympic ranking event in Budapest, Hungary.
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COVID-19: Japan to vaccinate all people under 65 years
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Tokyo [Japan], May 31 (ANI): The COVID-19 vaccination rollout for people under the age of 65 in Japan will be carried out people with preexisting conditions and those working at care facilities to help speed up the process, the Health Minister said.
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Experience at Asian Boxing C'ships will be beneficial in Tokyo Olympics' p
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Dubai [UAE], May 31 (ANI): India boxer Pooja Rani (75kg), who successfully defended her title at the 2021 Asian Boxing Championships on Sunday, feels the experience of featuring in the tournament will help in the preparation for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
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Egypt demands 550 million US dollars from Japanese cargo ship owner
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Tokyo [Japan], May 31 (ANI): Egyptian authorities are demanding 550 million US dollars in compensation from the Japanese owner of a cargo ship that blocked the Suez Canal for nearly a week in March.
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Japan's study shows hands-off formula holding potential in disciplining sc
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Tokyo [Japan], May 30 (ANI): A study examining Japanese schools' hands-off approach when children fight showed it could create opportunities for autonomy and encourage ownership of solutions. This research also suggests a new strategy in handling kids squabbles in other countries.
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Neeraj Chopra gets France visa to compete in international tournaments ahe
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New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Javelin Thrower Neeraj Chopra has been granted a visa to travel to France to feature in the international competitions ahead of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
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Japan to approve Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds
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Tokyo [Japan], May 30 (ANI): Japan health ministry panel has approved expanding the use of the US pharmaceutical-based COVID-19 vaccine - Pfizer - for people aged 12 to 15 in addition to those 16 or older.
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