Tag: 2020 Tokyo Olympics
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Returning Nadal to begin US Open tune-up with Citi Open
After having skipped Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics the world No. 3 begins his quest for an 89th tour-level title as the top seed
August 1, 2021 -
Tokyo logs record virus cases days after Olympics begin
Experts noted that cases among younger, unvaccinated people are rising sharply as Japan’s inoculation drive loses steam due to supply uncertainty.
July 27, 2021 -
WHO leader says virus risk inevitable at Tokyo Olympics
The number of Games-linked COVID-19 cases in Japan this month was 79 on Wednesday, with more international athletes testing positive at home and unable to travel.
July 21, 2021 -
Djokovic, Tsitsipas, Osaka & Barty headline revised Olympic list
Among those skipping the Olympics include Swiss ace Roger Federer, Spain's Rafael Nadal, Stanislas Wawrinka, Dominic Thiem.
July 18, 2021 -
Billion aspirations attached with Mirabai Chanu
As the sole Indian challenge in the event, Mirabai has a lot riding on her shoulders. Apart from lifting weights beyond her body weight, Mirabai is carrying the expectation of being a genuine medal contender.
July 13, 2021 -
Tour of China cancelled, Hckey India looking for new opponent: Rani Rampal
The team was supposed to be in China from March 14 to 25 as part of their preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
February 7, 2020 -
UP government announces rewards for Olympics, Commonwealth, Asian Games medalists
The announcements were made by the twitter handle of UP CM. Adityanath made these announcements on the occasion of UP Sthapna Diwas.
January 24, 2020 -
Playing against higher-ranked teams good for Olympics preparation: Rani Rampal
The Indian skipper was speaking prior to the departure of the team to Auckland for its first tour of the season.
January 22, 2020 -
‘Not getting requisite amount of help to prepare for 2020 Tokyo Olympics’: Dutee Chand
In an exclusive interview with The Statesman, the track queen, who is yet to qualify for the mega event in Tokyo, opened up about her preparation issues, hurdles, future plans, and her personal battles.
January 18, 2020 -
Khelo India Youth Games perfect platform to prepare athletes for Olympics: Sports Minister Rijiju
The sports minister also highlighted the shift in the mindset of parents in allowing their children to take up sports.
January 10, 2020 -
International Hockey Federation nominates Indian skipper Rani Rampal for ‘World Games Athlete of the Year’
Rani played a vital role in helping India qualify for the first time in successive Olympic Games.
January 10, 2020 -
Kidambi Srikanth joins Saina Nehwal in pulling out of PBL Season 5
Srikanth's withdrawal comes a day after Saina withdrew from the tournament to focus on getting some valuable recovery time.
November 25, 2019 -
Bajrang Punia, Ravi Kumar seal Tokyo Olympic berths
On Tuesday, Asian Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat secured India's first Olympic quota in wrestling by winning the bronze medal in 53 kg freestyle category.
September 19, 2019 -
ISSF WC: Abhishek Verma clinches gold, Olympic quota
With this gold, the 2018 Asian Games bronze medallist also secured a fifth quota for India in shooting for the 2020 Olympic Games to be held in Tokyo.
April 27, 2019 -
2020 Tokyo Olympics seems a realistic possibility: Sania Mirza
Sania and Pakistani cricketer husband Shoaib Malik were blessed with a son last October.
January 11, 2019 -
Tokyo 2020 living with spectre of killer quake
Tokyo and its surrounding areas sit precariously at the junction of shifting tectonic plates.
July 21, 2017 -
Gymnast Dipa Karmakar focused on 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Star gymnast Dipa Karmakar is looking forward to doing well at next year's Asian Games.
June 22, 2017