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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.

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

World champion cyclist Peter Sagan to miss Tokyo Olympics 2021

Three-time world champion Peter Sagan will miss the Tokyo Olympics after he had surgery to treat an infection in his right knee that occurred following a crash at the Tour de France.

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

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.

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

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.

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. The Olympics, in which on-site spectators will not be allowed owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, are scheduled to be held in the Japanese capital from July 23 to August 8. In a statement, he said that he had "suffered a setback" with his knee. Federer announced the news on Twitter saying that he is "greatly disappointed" on missing out on an opportunity to represent Switzerland in the world's biggest sporting spectacle. "During the grass court season, I unfortunately experienced a setback with my knee, and have accepted that I must withdraw from the Tokyo Olympic Games," Federer said in the statement. "I am greatly disappointed, as it has been an honour and highlight of my career each time I have represented Switzerland," he added. Federer won the silver medal in men's singles at the 2012 London Olympics and gold old in men's doubles at the 2008 Beijing Games.

Top headlines: S&P keeps India's rating at BBB-; PM interacts with athletes

S&P affirms India's sovereign rating at 'BBB-', keeps outlook stable

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

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.

'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).

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.

Indian tennis players question lack of information on Olympic cut-off list

Unsure of their participation at the Tokyo Olympics, India's tennis players are "confused" about the criteria that has been adopted for finalising the entries