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Olympics 2021 opening ceremony: Count of oath-takers increased from 3 to 6
The number of oath-takers at Olympics 2021 opening ceremony has been doubled from three to six for the Tokyo Games to ensure gender parity, says International Olympic Committee
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Tested and tracked ! Olympic visitors set for Tokyo 2020
As pandemic continues, Japan is welcoming accredited visitors to Tokyo for the delayed summer Olympic Games which opens on July 23.
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Mamata wishes gymnast Pranati Nayak success in Tokyo Olympics 2021
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday wished gymnast Pranati Nayak success in the Tokyo Olympics 2021
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Tokyo 2020: Fan ban proves Olympic safety pledge, says IOC president Bach
IOC president Thomas Bach says Olympic fans will not be forgotten despite having to make the difficult decision to ban spectators at the Tokyo Games.
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ENG vs PAK: England sweeps Pakistan with Vince's century in 3rd ODI
England completed a 3-0 sweep of Pakistan in their one-day international series after James Vince's century led the hosts to a three-wicket victory on Tuesday.
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Ireland registers maiden win over S Africa with 43-run victory in 2nd ODI
Ireland recorded its first-ever victory over South Africa, beating the visitors by 43 runs after captain Andy Balbirnie's century in the second One-Day International between the two sides.
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IND vs SL: Madugalle to be match referee; Dharmasena among five umpires
World cricket's most experienced match referee Ranjan Madugalle will be in charge of the six-match white ball series between India and Sri Lanka starting here on July 18.
 "IND vs SL: Madugalle to be match referee; Dharmasena among five umpires")
Roger Federer pulls out of Tokyo Olympics owing to knee problem
Tennis icon Roger Federer on Tuesday announced that he is pulling out of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics owing to a knee injury.
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Euro 2020 in review: The best, worst and downright strange
A review of the best, worst and downright strange at this year's European Championship
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Euro 2020 created strong reputation despite many challenges
Delayed one year by the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 European Championship is in the history and financial books after being among the most difficult soccer tournaments ever organized
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Ronak, Oleg, Samaresh among 7 shooting coaches bound for Tokyo
Ronak Pandit, who has been training medal prospect Manu Bhaker for past six months, Oleg Mikhailov and Samaresh Jung are among the seven coaches travelling with the Indian shooting squad
5 Italians, no Cristiano Ronaldo in Euro 2020 team of the tournament
Five players from European champion Italy and no Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbapp nor Robert Lewandowski were picked in UEFA's official team of the tournament announced on Tuesday.
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PM Modi combines humour with sincerity in interactive session with athletes
Modi sought to make the athletes feel at ease before they leave for the Tokyo Games, where expectations from them will be high.
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'Reflection of new India': PM's message to athletes headed to Olympics
He said all possible help has been extended to them through the government's target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).
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PM Modi wishes Indian athletes luck before they leave for Olympic Games
PM Modi also spoke to the parents of Sindhu and lauded them for backing their daughter during her journey to success.
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India's 1983 World Cup hero Yashpal Sharma dies of cardiac arrest
India's 1983 World Cup hero Yashpal Sharma died on Tuesday after suffering a massive cardiac arrest
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Copa America ends with 179 confirmed cases of Covid: Brazil health ministry
There were 179 known Covid-19 cases related to the Copa America, Brazil's health ministry said, up 13 from its previous update 17 days ago
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Chris Gayle's 67 helps Windies secure T20 series against Australia
Chris Gayle belted 67 from 38 balls to guide the West Indies to a six-wicket, series-clinching win over Australia in third Twenty20 cricket international.
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India to participate in 9 sporting events at upcoming Tokyo Paralympics
India will participate across nine sporting events in the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics which gets underway from August 24
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For indigenous people and women, Ash Barty's Wimbledon win is historic
She is one of only a handful of indigenous Australian women who are both sporting champions and household names
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