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Guinea reverse its decision to pull out of Tokyo Olympics

Guinea reverse its decision to pull out of Tokyo Olympics

After a discussion with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Guinea has decided to reverse its decision to pull out of the Tokyo Olympics. The small african nation will now send its five-member contingent to the…

Second ODI between WI, Aus suspended due to Covid-19

Second ODI between WI, Aus suspended due to Covid-19

The second one-day international between West Indies and Australia in Barbados was suspended minutes before the start on Thursday after a member of the West Indies staff returned positive for Covid-19. Just after the toss,…

Sanson Pereira extends contract with FC Goa

Sanson Pereira extends contract with FC Goa

Defender Sanson Pereira has signed a contract extension with FC Goa to keep him at the club until the summer of 2024. The 23-year-old left-back joined the Gaurs last season, impressing in his debut season…

Guinea withdraws from Tokyo Olympics due to Covid scare

Guinea withdraws from Tokyo Olympics due to Covid scare

The small African country of Guinea has pulled out of the Tokyo Olympics citing resurgence of Covid-19 variants in the host city. Guinean Minister of Sports Sanoussy Bantama Sow announced the pullout of five athletes…

Only 30 Indian athletes to participate in Tokyo Olympics’ opening ceremony

Only 30 Indian athletes to participate in Tokyo Olympics’ opening ceremony

Of the total 126 Indian athletes participating in the Tokyo Olympics, only 30 of them will feature in the games’ opening ceremony on Friday. Due to Covid-19 concerns, athletes from seven sports, including shooting, badminton,…

Pant recovers from Covid-19, joins Team India in Durham

Pant recovers from Covid-19, joins Team India in Durham

After fully recovering from Covid-19 and completing the isolation period, wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has joined the Indian Test team in Durham. “Hello @RishabhPant17, great to have you back [emoticon: grinning face] #TeamIndia,” tweeted the Board…

Only 6 officials from each country allowed for Tokyo Games opening ceremony

Only 6 officials from each country allowed for Tokyo Games opening ceremony

After cases being reported from the Tokyo Olympics Games Village and a sudden spike in Covid-19 cases in Japan’s capital, the organising committee of the showpiece event has decided to further reduce the numbers of…

UN, IOC to release stamps to commemorate Tokyo Olympics

UN, IOC to release stamps to commemorate Tokyo Olympics

The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA), in partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has created a series of stamps to commemorate the Tokyo Olympic Games and to highlight sport’s contribution to peace around the…

Kotak Mahindra Bank collaborates with Inspire Institute of Sport

Kotak Mahindra Bank collaborates with Inspire Institute of Sport

In its quest to keep the Indian flag flying high at international sporting competitions, Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (“KMBL” / “Kotak”) on Wednesday announced its collaboration with the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) to implement…

Dhyana ties up with Heartfulness Institute to improve mental wellness of Indian Olympic Contingent

Dhyana ties up with Heartfulness Institute to improve mental wellness of Indian Olympic Contingent

Dhyana, the official meditation partner of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, on Wednesday announced a partnership with Heartfulness Institute. Heartfulness Institute has closely worked with Dhyana to integrate all…