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Germany's Toni Kroos retires from national team after Euro Cup 2021

Germany midfielder Toni Kroos says he is retiring from the national team after 106 appearances for his country

China announces 14-member badminton squad for Tokyo Olympics 2021

The Chinese Badminton Association on Wednesday announced its 14-player squad, including the 2016 Olympics champion Chen Long, for the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Breastfeeding Olympians allowed to bring babies to Tokyo Olympics 2021

Canadian basketball player Kim Gaucher, who is breastfeeding her infant daughter, has won in her quest to bring the baby to the Tokyo Olympics. The International Olympic Committee says nursing mothers will now be allowed to bring their babies to Tokyo. The move comes after Gaucher made an emotional plea via Instagram to have 3-month-old Sophie travel with her to the Games. Gaucher, a 37-year-old from Mission, British Columbia, said the IOC was forcing her to make a tough choice: skip the Olympics or spend 28 days in Tokyo without her daughter. We very much welcome the fact that so many mothers are able to continue to compete at the highest level, including at the Olympic Games, the IOC said Wednesday in a statement. We are very pleased to hear that the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee has found a special solution regarding the entry to Japan for mothers who are breastfeeding and their young children. The IOC had stipulated that no family could travel to Tokyo due to COVID-19 ...

Tokyo 2020: Coco Gauff, 17, Jennifer Brady lead US Olympic tennis team

Coco Gauff and Jennifer Brady will lead a US Olympic tennis team that will go to the Tokyo Games without any of the country's two highest-ranked women or four top men

Tokyo Olympics: Equestrian Mirza selects 'Dajara 4' for the Games

Indian equestrian Fouaad Mirza has resolved the selection dilemma he had been grappling with ahead of his maiden Olympics, deciding to go with the "very pretty" mare 'Dajara 4'

When Olympics was more than just results for Indian shuttlers

The Olympics was a wholesome experience for India's first badminton players at the Games.

Tokyo Olympics: Railways sets up selfie points to show support to athletes

Indian Railways is organising a 'Cheer4India' campaign for the Olympic-bound athletes across the country and has urged people to come out in support of the sportspersons

3 weeks before Tokyo Olympics, Japan still unsure about spectators

Japan PM Yoshihide Suga was still uncertain whether fans can be allowed at the Tokyo Olympics because of growing concern about rising Covid-19 cases only three weeks before the games

BWF expresses confidence for top-quality badminton at Tokyo Olympics

Badminton fans can expect top quality matches during the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) said on Thursday.

Sania, Ankita set to represent India at Tokyo Olympics in Women's Doubles

Sania Mirza and Ankita Raina are all set to represent India in Women's Doubles Tennis at Tokyo Olympics 2021 after entries were officially announced on Thursday.

3 Samoan weightlifters to miss Olympics 2021 over coronavirus concerns

The Samoan government says three home-based members of the Samoa Olympic weightlifting team will not be allowed to compete in Tokyo due to Covid-19 concerns in Japan

Rijiju congratulates Dutee on qualifying for Tokyo 2020 in 100m and 200m

Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, congratulated ace Indian sprinter Dutee Chand on qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics 2021 through her world ranking in both the 100m and 20

Karsten Warholm breaks 29-year-old world record in 400m hurdles

Norwegian star Warholm clocked 46.70 seconds in men's 400 metres hurdles to smash Kevin Young's long-standing world record of 46.78 secs at the Bislett Games, which is also the fourth Diamond League

Club Football: Barcelona's finances holding up new Lionel Messi contract

Barcelona's poor finances have become the stumbling block to getting Lionel Messi to sign another contract, according to club president Joan Laporta.

Belgium takes on Italy for a spot in Euro cup 2021 semifinals today

Belgium's leading scorer at the European Championship is no stranger to Italy's veteran defenders

Pedri indispensable as Spain bids to make semis at Euro Cup 2021

Spain is on the charge at a major soccer tournament with a creative and technically gifted Barcelona player calling the shots from central midfield.

IND vs SL: Dhoni is always there to guide youngsters, says Bhuvneshwar

On the occasion of World Social Media Day, India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Wednesday recalled one of his social media posts, where he had posted an image with former skipper MS Dhoni

Ross Taylor quashes retirement talks, says enjoying WTC title triumph

New Zealand middle-order batsman Ross Taylor quashed talks about his retirement on Wednesday, saying he is still 'loving the game' and wants 'to learn and get better'

Oman Cricket eyes $2 million upgrade for its ICC T20 World Cup venue

Oman Cricket has a task at hand as it looks to upgrade its facilities within three months after the Indian cricket board took its time to announce its inability to host the mega tournament on its soil

Discus thrower Seema Punia books Tokyo Olympics 2021 berth

Discus thrower Seema Punia booked her ticket for the Tokyo Olympic Games with a gold medal-winning throw of a 63.72m meters on the concluding day of the National Inter-State Athletics Championships