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Olympic athletes to put on own medals at Tokyo 2020 to curb Covid-19

IOC president Thomas Bach confirmed that during Tokyo Olympics 2021 'there will be no handshakes and there will be no hugs during medal ceremony'

India's tour of England: Test team hit by Covid, player tests positive

The news comes in the wake of BCCI secretary Jay Shah recently sending an e-mail to the Indian contingent in the United Kingdom warning it about the rising cases of Covid-19

IOC president Thomas Bach brings attention to Hiroshima - some unwanted

Many residents of Hiroshima welcome attention from abroad, which IOC President Thomas Bach will bring when he visits on Friday

'89 Wyatt' power crushes India as women lose T20I series to England

Opener Danni Wyatt smashed an unbeaten 89 off only 56 balls to overshadow an elegant 70 by Smriti Mandhana as England claimed an easy eight-wicket victory over India Women

IOC President Thomas Bach aims to put 'most-followed' Olympics on track

International Olympics Committee President Bach met Prime Minister Suga Wednesday to discuss safety measures for the Tokyo Olympics that start in just nine days

Japan's Emperor Naruhito likely to open Tokyo Olympics on July 23

Japan's Emperor Naruhito is likely to attend the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on July 23 and declare the Games open, according to a report.

Sports min launches official song on Indian contingent at Tokyo Olympics

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday launched the 'Cheer4India' song of the country's Olympic contingent and urged the public to wholeheartedly rally behind its athletes during the Tokyo Games.

Shikhar Dhawan wants to keep everyone 'together, happy' during SL tour

Thrust into captaincy for the Sri Lanka tour, Shikhar Dhawan's idea of leadership is all about keeping the flock together and in a good state of mind

Olympics: 'Voice of table tennis' Adam Bobrow lists 10 paddlers to watch

Tokyo Games will feature 339 events in 33 different sports and a total of 50 disciplines. Table tennis has been part of the Olympics since 1988

ICC confirms new WTC points system: 12 for win, 4 for draw, 6 for tie

The ICC officially confirmed that teams will be awarded standardised 12 points for a win, four for a draw and six for a tie during the second World Test Championship cycle

Two matches of 2021 Wimbledon under match-fixing scanner: Report

A probe by a German newspaper has revealed that two matches at this year's Wimbledon are under investigation for match-fixing

Official in IOC refugee team for Olympics 2021 tests positive for Covid-19

An official of the International Olympic Committee's refugee team has tested positive for Covid-19, leading to a delay in their travel plans for the Tokyo Games

Tirkey has inspired many to look at hockey as engine of change: Rohidas

Indian men's hockey team defender Amit Rohidas said on Tuesday that it has taken him 12 years to fulfil his dream of being a part of the Olympic squad.

India to host badminton world championship in 2026, says BWF

India will host the World Badminton Championships in 2026, the sport's global governing body, BWF, said on Tuesday.

Indian sailing team lands in Tokyo for Summer Olympic Games 2021

The Indian sailing team on Tuesday became the first from the country's contingent to arrive here for the Olympics which opens on July 23

Deepak Kabra becomes first Indian gymnastics judge at Olympics 2021

Deepak Kabra has become the first Indian to be selected as a judge for gymnastics competition in Olympic Games

India to send 228-strong contingent to Olympics 2021, 119 athletes in it

India will be sending a 228-strong contingent to the Tokyo Olympics, including 119 athletes, says IOA President Narinder Batra

US first lady Jill Biden to attend Tokyo Olympics 2021 opening ceremony

First lady Jill Biden will attend the opening ceremony of the summer Olympics in Tokyo, the White House announced on Tuesday

Indian hockey team can break medal drought in Olympics 2021: Dhanraj Pillay

Dhanraj Pillay believes the supremely fit Indian Hockey team going for the Tokyo Olympics has what it takes to finish on the podium and end the medal drought which his generation of players could not

More resilient, durable athletes to come out of this Olympics: John Gloster

No crowds at Tokyo Olympics 2021 could spell advantage India, feels renowned physiotherapist John Gloster