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Forced to pick fencing in school, Bhavani is now competition ready

Fencing happened out of compulsion for the Tokyo Olympic-bound C A Bhavani Devi.

Tokyo Olympics 2021: Will India better its medal tally from Rio 2016?

India will send a 228-strong contingent to Tokyo Olympics, including 119 athletes. This will be India's largest ever contingent of athletes at Olympics. Check medal contenders for India in Tokyo 2020

First batch of 88 Indian athletes departs for Tokyo Olympics 2021

The eight disciplines comprised archery, badminton, table tennis, hockey, judo, gymnastics, swimming and weightlifting

Olympics 2021: Boxing full schedule, match timings, live telecast details

India's boxing matches will start from July 24 at 7:30 pm IST. Mary Kom will play her first match at Tokyo Olympics on July 25. Check India's Boxing matches full schedule here

Olympic countdown: Manika-Sharath Kamal contenders in mixed doubles TT

India have been fielding at least two paddlers in every edition since 1988 when table-tennis made its debut at the Olympic Games. China have won 28 of the 32 golds that have been awarded so far

2020 Tokyo Olympics: 4 Indian sailors start training in Japan

Indian sailors, the first representatives from the country to reach Tokyo, set up their boats for sail and had their first training session at the Enoshima Yacht Harbor

RISE Worldwide talent division signs India batsman Suryakumar Yadav

RISE Worldwide -- a Sports Management company under the aegis of Reliance Industries Ltd. -- has roped in India batsman Suryakumar Yadav in an exclusive worldwide talent representation agreement

Tokyo Olympics 2021: Archery schedule, timing, live telecast in India

India's archery competition starts on July 23. Deepika Kumari will contest in women's recurve event. Check Tokyo Olympics live telecast and Archery's timings here

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.

Gayle's experience key to rebuilding West Indies cricket: CWI chief

Cricket West Indies chief has said that Chris Gayle's success and experience are extremely valuable to the rebuilding of West Indies cricket, especially while preparing for the ICC T20 World Cup

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

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. India were scheduled to organise the Sudirman Cup in 2023 but the Badminton World Federation decided to award the hosting rights of the world mixed team championships to China. The BWF was forced to shift this year's Sudirman Cup from Suzhou, China to Vantaa, Finland due to the COVID-19 situation in the Asian country. "Suzhou will now stage the 2023 edition of the BWF World Mixed Team Championships, with original 2023 hosts India accepting the opportunity to host the BWF World Championships in 2026," the BWF said in a media release. "The Badminton World Federation (BWF) can confirm Suzhou, China has been awarded the hosting rights of the TotalEnergies BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2023. "Suzhou was due to host the championships in 2021, but with BWF unable to stage any tournaments in China this year, the event was switched to Vantaa in Finland." This will only be the seco

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

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