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Human rights groups ask IOC to move the Olympics from China
Tokyo: China’s repression in Tibet, the status of the exiled Dalai Lama, and its treatment of ethnic minorities spurred violent protests ahead of Beijing’s 2008 Olympics. It could happen again. China…
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Shinzo Abe — aka ‘Super Mario’ — will miss Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was a star at the closing ceremony of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, parading before a sellout crowd at the Maracana Stadium as…
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Sports
British gymnasts still treated like pieces of meat: Nile Wilson
London: Olympic bronze medallist Nile Wilson has said that British gymnasts are still ‘treated like pieces of meat’ because of the culture that exists in the sport. “I would describe it…
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Qatar requests to host the 2032 Olympic & Paralympic Games
Doha: Qatar on Monday announced it has formally submitted to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) its request to join the non-committal “Continuous Dialogue” to host a future edition of the Olympic…
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It is my dream to see India host Olympics: Nita Ambani
New Delhi: Nita Ambani, Chairperson and founder of the Reliance Foundation, said on Wednesday that it is her dream to see India host an Olympics. Nita Ambani, who was elected as…
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IOC ban on players’ protest during Olympics to continue: Report
London: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reportedly confirmed that the ban on athletes protesting during the multi-national event shall continue in the future as well. Protests regarding the death of…
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Impact of coronavirus: Olympic medalist becomes Uber Eats Rider
Tokyo: Japanese fencer Ryo Miyake who had won silver medal at London Olympic has now joined Uber Eats as a food delivery boy after the postponement of Tokyo Olympics 2020.…
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Eoin Morgan backs T10 format to be part of Olympics
London: England limited-overs skipper Eoin Morgan has backed the T10 format to be a part of Olympics. Morgan also believes that the format will allow many matches to be played…
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Impossible to delay Olympics again, says Tokyo chief
Tokyo: The Tokyo 2020 Olympics cannot be delayed beyond the year-long postponement already forced by the coronavirus outbreak, the organising committee’s president has warned in comments published Thursday. Tokyo 2020…
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‘Olympics in 2021 unrealistic unless COVID-19 vaccine found’
London: Holding the Tokyo Olympics any time before a vaccine is found will be “very unrealistic,” according to a leading global health expert. Professor Devi Sridhar said that the development…
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IOC sets new deadline for Tokyo Olympics qualification period
Lausanne: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has issued the new deadline for the qualification period which is June 29, 2021 after the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games were postponed for a…
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IOA promises support, contribution to fight COVID-19 pandemic
New Delhi: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Monday promised “support and contribution” towards the country’s battle to contain the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, saying its member national federations and state…
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Olympics delay a blow for virus-hit Tokyo hotels
Tokyo: The shock postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has dealt a savage blow to Japan’s hotels and tourism industry, already reeling from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Many…
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News
Delayed Olympics will be ‘testament to defeat of virus’: PM
TOKYO: The postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be held in around a year as a “testament” to humanity’s victory over the new coronavirus pandemic, Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said…
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Canada to boycott Olympics, Japan says delay may be ‘inevitable’
Tokyo: Canada pulled out of the Tokyo Olympics over coronavirus fears as Japan’s prime minister Monday admitted a delay may be “inevitable” and the International Olympic Committee said a decision…
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Australia tells athletes to prepare for 2021 Tokyo Olympics
Sydney: Australian Olympic officials on Monday said “it was clear” that the Tokyo Games could not go ahead as scheduled and told its athletes to instead prepare for the event…
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IOC looking at postponing Tokyo Olympics; Canada pulls out
Lausanne: The IOC will take up to four weeks to consider postponing the Tokyo Olympics amid mounting criticism of its handling of the coronavirus crisis that now includes Canada saying…
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USA Swimming calls for Tokyo Olympics postponement
Los Angeles: USA Swimming has urged the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee to back the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Games amid the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. In…
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‘Premature’ to postpone Tokyo Olympics, says IOC chief
Washington: International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said it would be “premature” to postpone the Tokyo Games Thursday but admitted the body was “considering different scenarios” as the coronavirus pandemic…
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No athlete should raise issues about Olympics presently: Rijiju
New Delhi: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday that athletes and other stakeholders should refrain from commenting on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics amid the rising concern over the coronavirus pandemics.…
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Govt will make efforts to take kabaddi to Olympics: Rijiju
New Delhi: The government will make efforts to take indigenous sport kabbadi to the Olympics, Union minister Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday. “A total of 2,880 athletes have been selected…
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Coronavirus scare: IOC forms Joint Task Force
Lausanne: Amid coronavirus outbreak, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board on Tuesday announced that they have already created a joint task force which involves IOC, Tokyo 2020, the host…
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Hyderabad News
Mary Kom’s withdrawal diminish Nikhat Zareen’s Olympic prospects
Hyderabad: The much-awaited clash between London Olympic bronze medalist Mary Kom and her challenger Nikhat Zareen in the ongoing boxing league Big Bout on Tuesday turned out to be a…
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World
China: Xi Jinping inaugurates 7th Military World Games
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday inaugurated the 7th Military World Games here on Friday wherein more than 10,000 military officials from over 100 counties, including India are expected…
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Mary Kom among 10 boxers included in TOPS for Olympics 2020
New Delhi: Mary Kom and nine other boxers have been included in the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) for Olympics 2020 by the Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) Mission Olympic…
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IOC lifts sanctions imposed on India to host international sporting events
New Delhi [India]: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday lifted the sanctions imposed on India to host international sporting events with immediate effect. The decision was taken after the…
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Mary Kom likely to retire after 2020 Olympics
New Delhi: Six-time world champion Mary Kom is likely to retire after the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the Manipuri trailblazer said on Thursday. “Maybe after 2020, I want to retire.…
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Kyrgyz wrestler prepares for Tokyo’s 2020 Olympics in upcoming documentary
Mumbai (Maharashtra): American filmmaker Rachel Sine has been capturing the rise of Aisuluu Tynybekova, Kyrgyzstan’s first female freestyle wrestler. Since 2018, Rachel has been filming the challenges Aisuluu faces as…
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India
Yogeshwar Dutt to enter politics?
New Delhi: Olympics bronze medalist wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt is likely to join politics. Speaking exclusively to ANI, the wrestler said: “It is not finalised yet but yes, discussions are on.”…
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Shooting WC: Sanjeev Rajput says Indian shooters have ‘home advantage’ to seal Olympic quota spot
New Delhi: Commonwealth Games gold medallist Sanjeev Rajput believes that with the 2019 Shooting World Cup being held in India, shooters have got a “big home advantage” to grab the…
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