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Hashimoto Seiko appointed new president of Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], February 18 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday welcomed the decision of the Tokyo 2020 Executive Board to appoint seven-time Olympian Hashimoto Seiko as the new president of the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee.
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Rahi Sarnobat, Lakshay Sheoran and Rajeshwari Kumari win in National Shoot
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI): Asian Games champion and Tokyo 2020 Olympics quota holder Rahi Sarnobat of Maharashtra, stamped her authority over the women's 25m pistol event, winning the T1 trials at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting range on Wednesday.
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IWF president Tamas Ajan steps down amid corruption probe
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Budapest [Hungary], April 16 (ANI): International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) president Tamas Ajan resigned on Wednesday in the wake of allegations of corruption and doping violations.
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International Gymnastics Federation to reschedule Olympic qualifiers
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], April 10 (ANI): In the wake of the one-year postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics due to the coronavirus pandemic, the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has extended the qualification period until June 29, 2021, which will give a larger window for the comple
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BWF suspends all tournaments till July due to COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], April 6 (ANI): The Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Monday suspended its all competitions including World Tour, BWF Tour and other BWF-sanctioned tournaments till July due to the rise in the number of coronavirus cases globally.
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Athletes who have booked their berth in Olympics will remain qualified: IO
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 28 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach on Saturday confirmed that the already qualified athletes will remain qualified for the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics next year.
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Paramount to suspend training camps: Abhinav Bindra after Tokyo 2020 Olymp
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 24 (ANI): Former Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra on Tuesday welcomed the decision to postpone Tokyo Games 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, saying it is now paramount for every federation to suspend the training camps for athletes.
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Coronavirus: IOA delegation's visit to Tokyo postponed
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 15 (ANI): Indian Olympic Association's delegation visit to Tokyo has been temporarily suspended amidst the coronavirus outbreak, sources within the IOA revealed on Sunday.
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Chhattisgarh entrusted with grooming archers for 2024 Olympics
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], Mar 13 (ANI): Chhattisgarh has been entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring players represent India in the discipline of archery at the 2024 Olympics.
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Olympics dream soar high as 74 Indian athletes attain qualification
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 11 (ANI): As many as 74 athletes, who have qualified for Tokyo 2020 Olympics, will show their grit and determination to realise India's long-cherished dream to score the medal in double-digit in the global sporting event.
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Sachin Kumar remains in contention for Tokyo 2020 Olympics quota
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Amman [Jordan], Mar 10 (ANI): Boxer Sachin Kumar on Tuesday remained in contention to secure an Olympic quota as he defeated Nguyen Manh Cuong of Vietnam in the men's 81kg category.
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Asian Olympic Boxing qualifiers: Amit Panghal, Lovlina Borgohain settle fo
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Amman [Jordon], Mar 10 (ANI): Boxers Amit Panghal and Lovlina Borgohain on Tuesday settled for a bronze medal after suffering losses in their respective semi-final matches in the ongoing Asian Boxing Olympic qualifiers.
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