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...
Optimistic about our preparations for Tokyo Olympics: Marijne
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) In the wake of postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, and in view of the 21-day lockdown in the country, the...
IOC president thanks PM Modi for support to Olympics
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach on Thursday sent a letter of appreciation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the...
Bajrang, Vinesh set for top four seeding in Olympics
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Ace Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia is ranked second in the 65kg freestyle category in the latest rankings that was released...
Will not give up until I win gold at Olympics: Mary Kom
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Six-time World Champion Mary Kom on Wednesday reiterated that her dream is to win a gold medal for India at...
Indian hockey teams ready to focus on Olympics in 2021
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) With the International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially announcing that July 23 to August 8 next year will be the new...
ITTF supports new dates for Olympics and Paralympics
Beijing, March 30 (IANS) The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) on Monday expressed its support for the new date for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and...
Tokyo Olympics to be held from July 23 to Aug 8 in 2021
Tokyo, March 30 (IANS) The 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, will now be held from July 23 to...
Tokyo Olympics to be held between July 23 & Aug 8, 2021: Report
Tokyo, March 30 (IANS) The 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, will now be held from July 23 to...
‘New dates for Olympics can be declared next week’
Tokyo, March 28 (IANS) 2020 Tokyo Olympics Organising Committee chief Yoshiro Mori said on Saturday that the new dates for the postponed Olympic Games could...
IOA asks NSFs their tentative roadmap for postponed Olympics
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has asked for details of how the National Sports Federations (NSFs) are approaching the postponed...