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  Paavo Nurmi Games: Golden boy Neeraj Chopra breaks another record

  Other Sports | June 15, 2022 12:28 IST

  The Olympic champion's first throw covered a distance of 86.92m which was followed by three failed attempts as Chopra could not manage to execute a legal throw.

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  Yearender 2021: From Warholm's heroics to Tamberi-Barshim sharing gold, Top 10 Tokyo Olympic moments

  Other Sports | December 28, 2021 18:57 IST

  ​The 2020 Tokyo Olympics saw athletes create new records and the Games witnessed many firsts. From Simone Biles being vocal about her mental health issues to Mutaz Barshim and Gianmarco Tamberi tied for gold in the men's high jump event, we bring you the top 10 magical moments from the Tokyo Olympic Games.

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  Yearender 2021: From Neeraj Chopra's Gold to Bronze in Hockey, India's Top 10 Olympic moments

  Other Sports | December 30, 2021 12:02 IST

  The delay in the Games gave athletes further time to hone their skills and the Indian contingent fared well in Tokyo. India won a record seven medals and finished 48th in the rankings table, with Neeraj Chopra's Gold medal in javelin throw being the highlight of the Indian performance.

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  Mirabai Chanu lifts spirits with Tokyo silver but weightlifting faces an uncertain Olympic future

  Other Sports | December 27, 2021 14:31 IST

  Mirabai Chanu's heartwarming tale of redemption at the Tokyo Olympics was the defining moment for Indian weightlifting in a reasonably successful 2021 but the sport itself faced an uncertain future globally with long-standing governance and doping-related problems threatening its place in the Olympics going forward.

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  Yogi govt presents Rs 42 crore monetary award to Olympians who made country proud at Tokyo games

  India | August 19, 2021 19:58 IST

  Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also handed an additional cash reward of Rs 25 lakh each to 10 athletes from the state who participated in Tokyo Olympics.

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  'China a role model nation for you': Netizens hammer Tharoor for his bronze medal tweet

  India | August 05, 2021 19:52 IST

  Taking to Twitter, the senior Congress leader said, "As we in India celebrate the occasional bronze medal at the Olympics, look at the Chinese ultranationalists denouncing their athletes for winning silvers!"

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  Sushil Kumar, lodged in Tihar jail, turns emotional as Ravi Dahiya loses wrestling final

  India | August 05, 2021 18:06 IST

  Wrestler Sushil Kumar, who is currently lodged at Delhi's Tihar jail in a murder case, turned emotional on Thursday as he watched Ravi Dahiya lose the men's freestyle 57kg title clash 4-7 to reigning world champion Zavur Uguev at the Olympic Games.

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  Tokyo Olympics: Goalkeeper Sreejesh's family exults in joy after team India's win

  News | August 05, 2021 15:40 IST

  The family members of PR Sreejesh, who is the goalkeeper in the Indian men's hockey team, celebrated the victory of team India at the Tokyo Olympics.

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  Boxer Lovlina wins bronze at Tokyo Olympics: Congratulatory wishes pour in from B'town celebs

  Celebrities | August 04, 2021 18:29 IST

  Lovlina won the Bronze medal in the women's welterweight category (64-69 kg) at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday. Busenaz Surmeneli defeated the Indian boxer by a unanimous decision of 5-0. Members from the film industry, among millions of fellow Indians, have taken to social media to congratulate the 23-year-old for her feat.

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  Indian men's hockey team loses to Belgium in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 men's semi-final

  Sports | August 03, 2021 9:46 IST

  ndia men's hockey team's dream run for the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics came to a halt as World No. 2 Belgium defeated the Manpreet Singh-led side 5-2 in Tokyo on Tuesday. India will now the loser between Australia and Germany in the second final in the bronze medal match.

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  Tokyo Olympics 2020: India loses 2-5 to Belgium in the men's hockey semi-final

  Sports | August 03, 2021 9:40 IST

  India men's hockey team's dream run for the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics came to a halt as World No. 2 Belgium defeated the Manpreet Singh-led side 5-2 in Tokyo on Tuesday. India will now the loser between Australia and Germany in the second final in the bronze medal match.

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  Tokyo Olympics 2020: India beat Australia 1-0 to reach Women's Hockey Semi-Finals

  Sports | August 02, 2021 12:11 IST

  The Indian women's hockey team created history, reaching their first-ever semifinal in Olympics after the side stunned World No.2 Australia 1-0 on Monday. Gurjit Kaur scored India's sole goal from the penalty corner to lead India to the final four of 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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  How does Tokyo look from Space during Olympics? NASA shares image

  World | July 29, 2021 20:06 IST

  Taking to Instagram, NASA shared an image of Tokyo, where Olympic games are being held, showing the city glowing bright with the magic of the Olympics. The image was captured by NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough.

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  'Pandemic could have been under control by now, if...': WHO

  World | July 21, 2021 23:29 IST

  The pandemic could have been under control by now, if vaccines that were "meant to douse the flames of the pandemic" were allocated more equitably, Ghebreyesus said in his keynote speech at the 138th International Olympic Committee Session.

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  India Maange Gold! Follow India's campaign at Tokyo Olympics, beginning July 23

  Sports | July 21, 2021 8:34 IST

  India Maange Gold: Watch India's preparation for Tokyo Olympics beginning July 23

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  Olympics: Ugandan athlete who fled Tokyo found in central Japan

  Other Sports | July 20, 2021 21:57 IST

  There were reports that the Ugandan weightlifter had left a note saying he didn't want to return to his country.

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  Tokyo Olympics: Sumit Nagal carries India's hope in men's singles tennis | Profile

  Tennis | July 20, 2021 21:15 IST

  The ace Indian tennis player in men's singles was ranked 144 when the cut-off date for qualification was applied on June 14.

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  Sachin Tendulkar cheers for Tokyo-bound track and field athletes: 'Go for elusive medal'

  Cricket | July 20, 2021 17:42 IST

  In the virtual event, Tendulkar told them to chase the dream of winning an Olympic medal relentlessly.

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  Tokyo Olympics: Hopes on Sania Mirza-Ankita Raina in controversy-marred tennis buildup

  Tennis | July 20, 2021 16:49 IST

  The Sania-Ankita pair is India's best bet in Tokyo. Time will tell whether they are able to convert expectations into a medal.

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  Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga says world should see safe Olympics staged

  Other Sports | July 20, 2021 16:15 IST

  Tens of thousands of athletes, officials, games staff and media are arriving in Japan amid a local state of emergency and widespread opposition from the general public.