Tag: 2020 Tokyo Games
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PM asks Punia not to lose heart
Deepak Punia lost the Bronze narrowly but he has won our hearts.
August 5, 2021 -
PM Modi hails Indian hockey team’s medal win as historic
Modi tweeted, "Historic! A day that will be etched in the memory of every Indian
August 5, 2021 -
Kumar’s debut Olympics ends with loss to world champ Jalolov in QFs
"Not many will take blows for their country like Satish did today. We are very proud of him," Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh said.
August 1, 2021 -
Thompson-Herah breaks Flo Jo’s Olympic record in women’s 100
"Two months ago, probably a month and a half, I didn't think I'd be here today,” Thompson-Herah said. "I held my composure. I believed in myself."
August 1, 2021 -
Bencic wins tennis gold for Switzerland
Bencic will also contest the women's doubles gold-medal match on Sunday
July 31, 2021 -
Sindhu will have to forget the semifinal loss and make fresh start on Sunday, says father Ramana
"Tomorrow, we have to be more cautious and more careful and give her best to get a medal for the country," Ramana
July 31, 2021 -
Lyu Xiaojun the oldest man to win an Olympic gold medal
"This is not my last competition," he said, adding that he's now targeting next year's world championships on home soil in China — and beyond to the 2024 Olympics.
July 31, 2021 -
Djokovic’s temper flares up as he leaves Tokyo empty-handed
Djokovic said he hoped that his efforts in Tokyo would not “create (a) problem” for him at the U.S. Open. He then added: “That's something that I'm not sure about right now.”
July 31, 2021 -
Nigerian Olympic sprinter Okagbare suspended for doping
Okagbare tested positive for human growth hormone in an out-of-competition test on July 19, the Athletics Integrity Unit said, prompting a mandatory provisional suspension.
July 31, 2021 -
India beat South Africa 4-3 in Olympic women’s hockey
India's fate now depends on the outcome of the last Pool A match between Great Britain and Ireland.
July 31, 2021 -
Olympics hockey: Australia defeat India 7-1
The Indians pulled one back via Dilpreet Singh, who deflected in a long shot from Harmanpreet Singh into the goal
July 25, 2021 -
An epitome of longevity named Mary Kom
From being non-stop aggressive, Mary has evolved with time. She now takes her time to read the opponent, adapts to what combinations of punches, jabs, cross and hook need to be efficiently pulled for a result in her favour.
July 25, 2021 -
Manika stuns world number 32 to reach third round
The world number 62 from India made a remarkable comeback against her Ukrainian opponent
July 25, 2021 -
Tokyo Olympics begin with muted ceremony and empty stadium
“This feeling of togetherness — this is the light at the end of the dark tunnel of the pandemic,” Bach declared. Later, Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka received the Olympic flame from a torch relay through the stadium and lit the Olympic cauldron.
July 24, 2021 -
Olympics: Be careful in opening match, former stars warn India
New Zealand are expected to crowd their defence and look for quick counterattacks against India
July 23, 2021 -
Artist Pattnaik unveils sand art for Indian athletes at Tokyo Olympics
Pattnaik has joined the chorus of voices to cheer for India as part of the Indian Olympic Fan Army
July 23, 2021 -
Olympics: Nagal to face Istomin, Sania-Ankita to play Ukraine twins
The tennis events at the Tokyo Olympics begin on July 24 and end on August 1 at the Ariake Tennis Park. The Games begin on Friday
July 22, 2021