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Tokyo Olympics Opening ceremony: Only 28 Indian athletes to participate

Only 28 members, comprising six officials and 22 athletes, of the Indian contingent will participate in the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on Friday after the organisers suggested restricting the number of athletes attending the curtain-raiser due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Jul 22, 2021

Ghosts of the past haunt Tokyo 2020 Olympics; IOC continues to fire wrongdoers

It's D-1 for the Tokyo Olympics which is all set to open to the world on July 23. However, the ghosts of the past continue to haunt the summer games as it keeps attracting attention for wrong reasons.

Jul 22, 2021

TTD to manufacture and sell incense sticks made from flowers presented to the deity

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will produce fragrant incense sticks from flowers donated to the deity, and authorities will sell these incense sticks beginning August 15th.

Jul 22, 2021

Six athletes, five media personnel test positive for Covid-19 ahead of Tokyo Olympics 2020 opening

A covid-19 positive case list uploaded on Olympics.com two days ahead of the opening highlights 79 cases in the last 20 days. While 46 are residents of Japan, 33 are foreign nationals.

Jul 21, 2021

A photo of Rebecca Meyers training for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics

Tokyo Olympics: Swimmer Rebecca Meyers withdraws from Paralympic games citing lack of support

World record holder and three-times Paralympic gold winner Rebecca Meyers from the US withdrew from the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics starting August 24 over USOPC's decision to not let her mother accompany and assist her during the games

Jul 21, 2021

Brisbane to host the Olympic Games 2032

Brisbane was selected to host the 2032 Olympics under a new selection process that saw Australia win the bid

Jul 21, 2021

A file photo of sport climbing event being held at the 2018 Asian Games

Olympic games to scale up with sport climbing and ski mountaineering

Sport Climbing made its debut in the international sports scenario at the 2018 Asian Games and this year, it shall be inducted in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In India, while professional sport climbing has been recognized and championed for the last 25 years, it's yet to secure a space on the international platform.

Jul 21, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: Organizers not ruling out possibility of cancellation if cases surge

Toshiro Muto, CEO of Tokyo Olympics, said on Tuesday that the Olympics may still be cancelled because to the escalating number of Covid-19 cases. Japan is now experiencing a Coronavirus outbreak.

Jul 21, 2021

Ugandan Olympic athlete deserts team, found in central Japan seeking work

Julius Ssekitoleko has been recovered in central Japan after going missing from his country's training camp in Tokyo. Ssekitoleko had left his stuff behind, and his note stated that he wished to work in Japan.

Jul 21, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: 2 days to go, 11K athletes ready to give their all in 339 events [Full Schedule]

With two days to go, 33 competitions, 339 events, 42 Olympic venues and more than 11,000 athletes ready to vie for the medal

Jul 21, 2021

Howrah Bridge dazzles in Olympic colours; puts on spectacular show [details]

As part of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways' Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port initiative, The magnificent Howrah Bridge, which spans the Hooghly River, was bathed in Olympic colours.

Jul 20, 2021

PV Sindhu, Sai Praneeth, TT players begin Olympic training in Tokyo

PV Sindhu and compatriot B Sai Praneeth, India's reigning badminton champions, have arrived in Tokyo to undergo training. Sindhu will begin her campaign in Group J on July 25 against Israel's Ksenia Polikarpova.

Jul 19, 2021

Photos: Team India's official attire for Tokyo Olympic Games are winning the internet

Priyanka Goswami shares pictures in Team India's official attire for Tokyo Olympic Games. Take a look.

Jul 18, 2021

Japan Olympics: Free condoms on one hand; anti-sex beds on other [read more]

Condoms will be handed over to athletes only when they leave the games village, and it could reduce the possibilities of engaging in a sexual affair

Jul 18, 2021

Covid Impact: Even if the final is not played, hockey rules allow two gold medals to be given out

According to the International Olympic Committee's sports-specific rules, two gold medals will be given. In the event that both teams are unable to compete in the final due to Covid instances at the Olympics,

Jul 17, 2021

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Search Results for: sacred games

Tokyo Olympics Opening ceremony: Only 28 Indian athletes to participate

Ghosts of the past haunt Tokyo 2020 Olympics; IOC continues to fire wrongdoers

TTD to manufacture and sell incense sticks made from flowers presented to the deity

Six athletes, five media personnel test positive for Covid-19 ahead of Tokyo Olympics 2020 opening

Tokyo Olympics: Swimmer Rebecca Meyers withdraws from Paralympic games citing lack of support

Brisbane to host the Olympic Games 2032

Olympic games to scale up with sport climbing and ski mountaineering

Tokyo Olympics: Organizers not ruling out possibility of cancellation if cases surge

Ugandan Olympic athlete deserts team, found in central Japan seeking work

Tokyo Olympics: 2 days to go, 11K athletes ready to give their all in 339 events [Full Schedule]

Howrah Bridge dazzles in Olympic colours; puts on spectacular show [details]

PV Sindhu, Sai Praneeth, TT players begin Olympic training in Tokyo

Photos: Team India's official attire for Tokyo Olympic Games are winning the internet

Japan Olympics: Free condoms on one hand; anti-sex beds on other [read more]

Covid Impact: Even if the final is not played, hockey rules allow two gold medals to be given out

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]