Tag: Tokyo Olympics
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High level delegation visit to Tokyo ahead of Olympics postponed
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, IOA president Narinder Batra, secretary-general Rajeev Mehta were to be among officials comprising the delegations.
March 15, 2020 -
It is inconceivable to cancel or postpone Tokyo Olympics, says Japan minister
In the wake of COVID-19, Indonesia has postponed its debut Formula E race while Italy’s Serie A has been suspended till at least April 3.
March 11, 2020 -
I hope it changes mindset of people who are against me: Mary Kom after qualifying for Tokyo Olympics
Prior to the qualification tournament that is Asia/Oceania Qualifiers, Mary Kom had to fight Nikhat Zareen in December last year to become India's choice for the qualifiers in the 51 kg category.
March 11, 2020 -
Tokyo Olympics rugby test cancelled over virus
In Japan, a wheelchair rugby test event for the Paralympics was cancelled this week, while training for Olympics volunteers was postponed and the nationwide torch relay looks set to be scaled back.
March 4, 2020 -
Japan confident of hosting Tokyo Olympics despite coronavirus
Tokyo 2020 said in a statement that the 18 other test events will go ahead as planned.
February 21, 2020 -
Barcelona Masters: Saina Nehwal advances to second round but HS Prannoy loses
Saina is looking to keep her Tokyo Olympic hopes alive after an inconsistent outing in 2019 and not the best of starts this year.
February 19, 2020 -
IOC rules out shifting Tokyo Olympics despite coronavirus fears
The outbreak of the viral disease was high on the agenda in the coordination meeting between the organisers and the IOC, which insisted that it had full confidence in measures taken by the Japanese authorities to deal with the epidemic.
February 15, 2020 -
Kiren Rijiju congratulates Neeraj Chopra on qualifying for Tokyo Olympics
Neeraj qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics by registering a throw of 87.86m at the Athletics Central North East meeting in South Africa.
January 29, 2020 -
Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Tokyo Olympics in first competitive outing on injury return
Neeraj's last major competition, prior to being deemed unfit because of his elbow injury, was the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games.
January 29, 2020 -
Small group of probables will raise quality of training: Coach Sjoerd Marijne ahead of New Zealand tour
After a successful 2019 where the Indian women's team succeeded in its ambition of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics, the side is scheduled to begin the new year with a tour of New Zealand.
January 4, 2020 -
We can finish in top 4 at Tokyo Olympics, says Manpreet Singh
"We have nine months to prepare for the Olympics and the plan is to get better and better each day, in each session that we train," said Manpreet.
January 1, 2020 -
Tokyo govt to take steps against asbestos at Olympic venue
The organisers and the city government had discovered the material two years ago and then deemed the amount not to be large.
January 1, 2020 -
Eye on Olympics but can’t fulfil formalities anymore: Vijender Singh
The ace pugilist also said that his team is looking to arrange his next bout in Dubai next year.
December 11, 2019 -
Japan Olympics: Sapporo relocation brings several problems
The transfer of the headquarters of five events from Tokyo to Sapporo will involve costs for the organising committee and the municipality.
December 6, 2019 -
Will do everything to make India proud at Tokyo: Bajrang Punia
Bajrang and world powerlifting champion Mahant Gaurav Sharma have been honoured during the Indo Arab Leaders Summit & Awards 2019 in Dubai.
November 16, 2019 -
Chinki Yadav 11th Indian shooter to qualify for Tokyo Olympics
She shot 296 to register a total of 588, finishing behind Thailand's Naphaswan Yangpainboon, who shot 590 in the qualifications.
November 8, 2019 -
Will work hard for Tokyo 2020: Rani Rampal
India put up an improved performance in the second half with skipper Rani Rampal scoring what turned out to be the winning goal in the 49th minute on Saturday.
November 3, 2019