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Media to sponsors: What's at stake if Tokyo Olympics succumb to coronavirus

Tokyo 2020's budget is split between the organising committee and local and national governments; the IOC contributed more than $800 million

Media to sponsors: What's at stake if Tokyo Olympics succumb to coronavirus
Updated On : 05 Mar 2020 | 3:18 PM IST

IOC to allow male and female flagbearers at Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony

The IOC also announced that July 24-August 9 Olympics will be the 'first gender-balanced Olympic Games in history with 48.8 per cent women's participation'

IOC to allow male and female flagbearers at Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony
Updated On : 05 Mar 2020 | 9:54 AM IST

Coronavirus: Japan minister hints that Tokyo Olympics 2020 may be postponed

While answering a question in the Japanese parliament, the minister said the contract with IOC called for games to be held within 2020

Coronavirus: Japan minister hints that Tokyo Olympics 2020 may be postponed
Updated On : 04 Mar 2020 | 10:22 AM IST

Ready to top up fiscal spending if COVID-19 hits economy: Japanese PM Abe

Abe's remarks came a day after Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda signalled the central bank's readiness to stabilise markets if necessary

Ready to top up fiscal spending if COVID-19 hits economy: Japanese PM Abe
Updated On : 03 Mar 2020 | 1:16 PM IST

We need to put a consistent show across all quarters: Indian hockey coach

Reid was happy with his team's performance in the recently-concluded FIH Pro League matches against the Netherlands, world champions Belgium and Australia.

We need to put a consistent show across all quarters: Indian hockey coach
Updated On : 02 Mar 2020 | 2:15 PM IST

Coronavirus: Saina asks BWF and IOC to extend Olympics qualification period

Concerns over rapid spread of Coronavirus had forced postponement of the 4 Olympic qualifying events so far -- Lingshui China Masters, Vietnam International Challenge and German Open and Polish Open

Coronavirus: Saina asks BWF and IOC to extend Olympics qualification period
Updated On : 02 Mar 2020 | 1:12 PM IST

Olympics to go ahead: Japan PM seeks citizens' help in war on Coronavirus

Abe had already come under fire for his handling of the coronavirus, and Saturday's news conference was his first since the outbreak

Olympics to go ahead: Japan PM seeks citizens' help in war on Coronavirus
Updated On : 29 Feb 2020 | 7:41 PM IST

India pulls out of Shooting World Cup in Cyprus citing coronavirus fears

The Indian team withdrew from the tournament on the advice of the government, a National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) source told PTI

India pulls out of Shooting World Cup in Cyprus citing coronavirus fears
Updated On : 28 Feb 2020 | 4:31 PM IST

Olympics preparation going well, want to do well and give my best: Sindhu

Sindhu is currently playing for the Hyderabad Hunters in the Premier Badminton League (PBL)

Olympics preparation going well, want to do well and give my best: Sindhu
Updated On : 28 Feb 2020 | 12:38 PM IST

Ace sprinter Dutee Chand hopes to qualify for Tokyo Olympics next month

The first edition of the competition will be held in Bhubaneswar from February 22 to March 1

Ace sprinter Dutee Chand hopes to qualify for Tokyo Olympics next month
Updated On : 28 Feb 2020 | 12:38 PM IST

Pro League: Excited to play against India ahead of Olympics, says Briels

India is looking really sharp as well, and they have been playing well which is something we saw in their initial two matches against the Dutch, says Belgium Captain Thomas Briels

Pro League: Excited to play against India ahead of Olympics, says Briels
Updated On : 28 Feb 2020 | 12:37 PM IST

Pro league: Olympics on mind, India improving with each match, says Gurjant

India had a great start to their FIH Pro League campaign as they defeated the Netherlands in both their matches last month.

Pro league: Olympics on mind, India improving with each match, says Gurjant
Updated On : 28 Feb 2020 | 12:35 PM IST

FIH Hockey Pro League 2020: India vs Belgium live streaming details here

India vs Belgium hockey match will be telecast live on Star Sports 2 HD and Star Sports 2 with English Commentary from 5 pm IST on Saturday and Sunday

FIH Hockey Pro League 2020: India vs Belgium live streaming details here
Updated On : 28 Feb 2020 | 12:31 PM IST

Tokyo Olympics: Games on track, will monitor China athletes, say organisers

The coronavirus has infected almost 64,000 people globally with almost 1,400 deaths in China, but only one in Japan where fear is rising with so much attention focused on the outbreak

Tokyo Olympics: Games on track, will monitor China athletes, say organisers
Updated On : 28 Feb 2020 | 12:31 PM IST

FIH Pro Hockey League highlights: India beats Australia in shootout

Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh gave consecutive penalties strokes away in the first two Australian attempts during shootout

FIH Pro Hockey League highlights: India beats Australia in shootout
Updated On : 28 Feb 2020 | 12:31 PM IST

Indian shooters can win multiple medals in Tokyo Olympics: Abhinav Bindra

The number of Olympic quotas in shooting currently stands at a record 15 after a highly successful 2019 that saw Indians top all the Rifle-Pistol World Cups and the season-ending World Cup Finals.

Indian shooters can win multiple medals in Tokyo Olympics: Abhinav Bindra
Updated On : 28 Feb 2020 | 12:31 PM IST

Hockey League: Need to be consistent ahead of Olympics, says Harmanpreet

With less than 150 days to go for the start of Tokyo Olympics, Harmanpreet said the team needs to work upon in some areas.

Hockey League: Need to be consistent ahead of Olympics, says Harmanpreet
Updated On : 28 Feb 2020 | 12:30 PM IST

Don't write off Tokyo Olympics yet, still 3 months to decide: IOC member

Pound did not sound alarmist. But he did speak frankly about the risks facing the Olympics, which open July 24

Don't write off Tokyo Olympics yet, still 3 months to decide: IOC member
Updated On : 28 Feb 2020 | 12:30 PM IST

Coronavirus: China among six countries to pull out of shooting WC in Delhi

The ISSF World Cup is slated to be held from March 15 to 26 at the Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi

Coronavirus: China among six countries to pull out of shooting WC in Delhi
Updated On : 28 Feb 2020 | 12:30 PM IST

IOC committed to Tokyo Games despite virus; Japan shuts schools nationwide

Japan has so far seen four deaths related to the virus, among nearly 200 known infections

IOC committed to Tokyo Games despite virus; Japan shuts schools nationwide
Updated On : 28 Feb 2020 | 10:16 AM IST