Covid-19 hits Tokyo Olympics’ Games Village
The Olympic village of the Tokyo Olympics has registered its first Covid-19 case just six days ahead of the Games open, organisers confirmed on Saturday. “There was one person in the Village. That was the…
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IOA names Sports For All as official partner of Indian Olympic contingent
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday announced Sports For All (SFA) as the official partner of the Indian Olympic contingent for the Tokyo Olympics. Founded in 2015, SFA has formulated a fully-integrated phygital (combination…
IOA names Retired IPS officer B K Sinha as Security, Press Attache of India’s Olympic contingent
Retired IPS officer B K Sinha has been assigned the dual role of Security as well as Press Attache of India’s Olympic contingent at the Tokyo Olympics, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced on Friday.…
Athletes, presenters & volunteers to wear masks during medal ceremonies: IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that athletes, presenters and volunteers will have to wear masks on the podium during Tokyo Olympics medal ceremonies and will not pose for group photographs. The announcement is…
Indian shooters capable to win minimum 4 medals at Tokyo: Paralympic Chief Coach
As the Indian Shooting Para Sport team undergoes their final preparation at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting in Delhi, national chief coach J.P. Nautiyal said the team is capable of winning at least four medals…
Organisers urge public to stay away from road cycling, triathlon events
In a move aimed to reduce the risk of Covid-19 infections, the organisers of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics have urged the local public to stay away from the road cycling and triathlon races. The development…
PM to interact with Olympic-bound athletes on July 13
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with India’s Olympic-bound athletes on July 13, three days before the first batch leaves for Tokyo. However, unlike the previous time, the interaction will be a virtual one due…
Sony Pictures aims to catalyze Olympics momentum in India with unique initiative
As the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 gathers momentum with only 20 days to the start of one of the most prestigious events in the globe, Sony Pictures Sports Network (SPSN), along with many luminaries from…
IOC chief Bach to arrive Tokyo on July 8
Thomas Bach, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Chief, will arrive in Japan on July 8, just two weeks ahead of the Tokyo Olymoics’ opening ceremony. The IOC announced on its official website that Bach will…
Hima Das set to miss Tokyo Olympics
Ace India sprinter Hima Das, who had sustained a hamstring injury on Saturday while participating in 100m heats, is now most likely to miss the upcoming Tokyo Olympics as the women’s 4x100m, of which she…