Ayushmann, Aparshakti relive childhood with game of ‘aao milo’
Bollywood actor-brothers Ayushamann and Aparshakti Khurrana re-lived their childhood by playing a game of “aao milo”, but with a twist. Aparshakti took to his Instagram,...
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No chance of further postponing Tokyo Olympics: Games chief
Tokyo, April 23 (IANS) There are no plans in place for a second postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, Games organisers have said. The 2020 Olympics...
IOC removes controversial statement on Tokyo Olympics’ extra cost
Tokyo, April 21 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday removed controversial comments declaring that Japan will pay the additional cost for the postponed...
‘Olympics in 2021 unrealistic unless COVID-19 vaccine found’
London, April 19 (IANS) Holding the Tokyo Olympics any time before a vaccine is found will be “very unrealistic,” according to a leading global health...
Sally Kipyego eyes gold at rescheduled Tokyo Olympics
Nairobi, April 17 (IANS) Olympian Sally Kipyego has said pushing back the Tokyo Games by a year has offered her another chance to live again...
New roadmap for postponed Olympics to be made by May: Organisers
Tokyo, April 16 (IANS) A new roadmap for the postponed Tokyo Olympic Games is likely to be unveiled by May 2020, organizers said on Thursday...
‘Olympics can be economic stimulus for Japan amid recession’
Tokyo, April 16 (IANS) The postponed Tokyo Olympics can be an important economic stimulus for the Japanese economy in the post-coronavirus era, according to International...
Ministry reaching out to NSFs, plans for Olympics among discussions
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Sports Ministry will be meeting with 11 National Sports Federations (NSF) on Thursday to assess the way forward going...
IOC can’t be accused of hesitation in postponing Olympics: Bach
Tokyo, April 13 (IANS) International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has turned a blind eye to claims that the organisation was reluctant in postponing...
Thailand, Malaysia banned from weightlifting at Tokyo Olympics
Budapest, April 4 (IANS) Thailand and Malaysia have been banned from sending weightlifters to the Tokyo Olympics. The International Weightlifting Federation said in its statement...
