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After $400 mn fundraise, Dream Sports deploys $50 mn in subsidiary Fancode

Dream Sports has invested USD 50 million in its subsidiary Fancode (FC) to help the platform's expansion activities to become one with the largest sports fans base

Japan to extend coronavirus emergency with safe Olympics at stake

The Olympics is just over 50 days away

HC declines to entertain plea to restrain 'media trial' of Sushil Kumar

The case pertains to Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar's alleged involvement in the death of a 23-year old man

Nadal, Federer, Djokovic in the same half of draw for French Open

Thirteen-time champion Rafael Nadal and his big rivals, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, were on Thursday drawn in the same half of the French Open

Asian Boxing Championship: Sakshi Choudhary loses final spot on bout review

Indian boxer Sakshi Choudhary (54kg) lost her final spot after her rival, top-seeded Kazakh Dina Zholaman, successfully challenged her narrow victory

Video emerges on social media purportedly showing Sushil Kumar beating man

A video surfaced on social media on Thursday purportedly showing two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar and his associates hitting another man with sticks

IOC tries to reassure Olympic athletes over coronavirus-related waiver

Olympic athletes were told that the waiver they must sign releasing Tokyo organisers from liability for Covid-19 issues was "standard practice" for major sports events

European Open pushed back by two days, to be a 54-hole tournament now

The event next week has been curtailed because of pandemic-related travel restrictions, the European Tour said

Japan to extend coronavirus virus emergency with safe Olympics at stake

Japan is set to extend a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas with infections not yet slowing to levels it can safely host the Olympics opening in just over 50 days

Chhatrasal stadium murder: Another associate of Sushil Kumar arrested

Delhi Police on Friday arrested another wrestler in connection with the alleged murder of Sagar Dhankar

Despite suspension of IPL, game on for fantasy sports platforms

The suspension of the IPL put them on a sticky wicket; its resumption has them feverishly working to keep users engaged and improve their offerings

European Union leaders express support for holding Tokyo Olympics 2021

The European Union's two top officials expressed support for holding the Tokyo Olympics 2021 despite growing opposition to the event in Japan because of the coronavirus pandemic

Covid-19: US experts flag concerns for Olympics 2021, call for WHO help

International Olympic Committee has not taken adequate steps to protect athletes, coaches, and support staff from Covid-19 during the impending July Olympic Games in Tokyo, say experts

Tokyo Olympics 2021: Australia announces women's basketball team

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) announced its 12-strong women's basketball team for the Tokyo Olympic Games

Asian Boxing C'ships: India assured of 15 medals; Panghal, Krishan in semis

Defending champion Amit Panghal (52kg) and the redoubtable Vikas Krishan (69kg) were among three Indian boxers who advanced to the semifinals on Wednesday

US trusts Japan to prioritise public health safety at Olympics: White House

The United States government has extended its trust over Japan's "commitment" to prioritise public health ahead of Tokyo Olympics this summer on July 23 amid the Covid-19 pandemic

Head of Japanese doctors union warns of risk if Tokyo Olympics go ahead

A physician representing a Japanese medical body warned that holding the postponed Tokyo Olympics in two months could lead to the spread of variants of the coronavirus

India team getting better on tactical and fitness fronts: Navneet Kaur

Talented forward Navneet Kaur says the Indian women's hockey team lacked experience during the Rio Olympics but the side is much better now as they gear up for the Tokyo Games

Entire Indian contingent will be vaccinated before Tokyo Olympics, says IOA

Indian Olympic Association said all the Tokyo Games-bound athletes and officials have got their first Covid-19 vaccine and they will get their second doses before the departure

Olympics 2021 qualification: Indian swimmers may compete in Europe in June

Top Indian swimmers could not compete in an Olympic Games qualification event in Monaco last week as the French government didn't exempt the 10-day quarantine rule for them