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Tokyo Olympics: Mary Kom, Manpreet Singh to be India's flagbearers at Open
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Monday confirmed that boxer Mary Kom and men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh would be the flagbearers for the Indian contingent at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. Wrestler Bajrang Punia will be the flagbearer at the c
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Tokyo Olympics: Roger Federer to be part of Switzerland team
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Bern [Switzerland], July 5 (ANI): Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer has been selected for Tokyo Olympics 2020 by the Swiss Olympic Association on Monday. Federer will represent his nation in the men's singles tennis tournament and it will be his fifth Olympic Games.
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PM Modi wishes Tokyo-bound athletes with 'Cheer4India' message
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished Tokyo-bound athletes with his 'Cheer4India' message and asked people to support the Indian contingent for the upcoming Olympics.
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Tokyo Olympics: Japan name basketball player Hachimura Rui and wrestler Su
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 5 (ANI): Basketball player Hachimura Rui and wrestler Susaki Yui have been named as Japan's flagbearers for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. The Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) announced the two stars will lead out the host nation's 600-strong team at the Olympic Stadium du
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Prowess of our forward line was our greatest strength in 1980 Olympics, re
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): With less than 20 days to go for the Tokyo Olympics, the fever is slowly engulfing the entire sporting world. While the Indian athletes carry out their high-octane practice sessions, it's time for the hockey fans to relive the memories from the triumphant Oly
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Focus is to make sure hockey team arrives in Tokyo in peak condition, says
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 5 (ANI): Former Indian men's team center-forward Shivendra Singh has been relishing his role as the assistant coach of the hockey side.
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Tokyo Olympics: No pressure on me, focus is on 100m this time, says Dutee
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], July 4 (ANI): Ace India sprinter Dutee Chand said she will focus on the 100m race in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics which is set to get underway from July 23.
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China name experienced gymnastics squad for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Beijing [China], July 4 (ANI): People's Republic of China has chosen a strong and experienced gymnastics team for the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games as they aim to improve upon the two bronze medals they won in Rio 2016.
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Tokyo Olympics: Serbian athlete tests positive for COVID-19 in Japan
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 4 (ANI): A member of the Serbian Olympic squad has tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Japan for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics which is set to get underway from July 23.
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We need to have more competition in country, says Tokyo-bound Sajan Prakas
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): Tokyo Olympics-bound swimmer Sajan Prakash is looking to use all the experience that he has gained over the past five years -- including Rio Games and Asian Games -- for the showpiece event from July 23.
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Judoka Sushila Devi to fine-tune preparations in Delhi before departing fo
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): Judoka Sushila Devi, who will represent India in the Olympic Games in Tokyo will fine-tune her preparation in a final training camp in Delhi from July 9.
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Will be your world champion next year, says Sha'Carri Richardson after fai
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Texas [USA], July 4 (ANI): After missing out on the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics as she tested positive for the consumption of cannabis, Ace American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson has assured that she will be the world champion next year.
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