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This is my 1st Olympics, I'll do my best: Bhavani Devi after PM Modi's 'in
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Indian fencer Bhavani Devi on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for mentioning her name during his monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat' and said it is inspiring when PM talks about athletes who have given their best efforts to achieve their dreams.
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We are going to Tokyo Olympics to win, not just for token presence: Rijiju
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports on Sunday said that the Indian Olympic contingent is heading to Tokyo to win, not just for token presence.
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PM Modi highlights how athletes overcame adversities for Oly qualification
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday gave a special mention to athletes Bhavani Devi and Shivpal Singh, who have overcome adversities to attain qualification for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
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IOC President Thomas Bach likely to visit Hiroshima on July 16
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], June 27 (ANI/Sputnik): President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach, who is expected to arrive in Japan on July 9, ahead of the Tokyo Games, could visit Hiroshima on July 16, informed the Kyodo news agency.
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Our athletes need to win hearts, make nation proud at Tokyo Olympics, says
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the nation to come forward and support all the athletes who would be heading to the Tokyo Olympics to make the country proud.
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Was inspired by how Milkha Singh devoted his life to sports, says PM Modi
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted how he was inspired by track legend Milkha Singh and spoke about the upcoming Tokyo Olympics during his monthly radio programme "Mann Ki Baat".
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Tokyo Olympics: Amit Panghal to enter Games ranked number one in 52kg cate
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Pugilist Amit Panghal will be entering the Tokyo Olympics as the world number one in the men's 52kg flyweight category.
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Sajan Prakash becomes first Indian swimmer to qualify for Tokyo Olympics
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): Sajan Prakash on Saturday became the first Indian swimmer to qualify for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
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Hopeful for men's doubles entry in Tokyo Olympics: AITA secretary-general
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): All India Tennis Association's (AITA) secretary-general Anil Dhupar is hopeful for a men's doubles qualification from India in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
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You will see me back on mat soon, all is well: Bajrang Punia after injurin
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): Bajrang Punia has said he will be back on the mat soon after the ace Indian wrestler injured his right knee during a tournament on Friday. Bajrang had injured his right knee while playing against Abulmazhid Kudiev in a Russian tournament ahead of the Tokyo O
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Tokyo Olympics: Flexibility, heat and humidity were factors behind selecti
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 26 (ANI): India men's hockey team coach Graham Reid threw some light on the selection of players for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 as 10 of the 16-member squad would be making their Olympic debuts.
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Tokyo Olympics: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announces Rs 3 crore prize money f
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 26 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday announced that his government will reward sportspersons who bag medals in the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games.
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