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British athlete Dina Asher Smith (L) shares a light moment with an air hostess. DC File Photo

Former Olympian Iwan Thomas feels Tokyo delay may harm Asher-Smith's...

The British 400 metres record-holder believes an extra 12 months' preparation time could count against Asher-Smith who...

26 April 2020 9:28 AM IST

Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee president Yoshiro Mori. AP Photo

Impossible to postpone Olympics again: Tokyo Games chief

When Mori asked PM Shinzo Abe whether Japan should consider a two-year postponement, the latter said "one year is the...

23 April 2020 12:08 PM IST

SAI director general Sandip Pradhan with IOA secretary general Rajeev Mehta. DC File Photo

SAI, Hockey India draw up plans for next 16 months

SAI director general Sandip Pradhan held a video conference with Hockey India representatives, including its CEO Elena...

4 April 2020 6:30 PM IST

Ageing Tarundeep Rai hopes to keep himself fit for the challenges ahead. DC File Photo

Lockdown challenge: Rai builds muscles to maintain shape for third...

Expecting many 20-22-year olds to compete for a place in the team, Rai is building shoulder muscles to keep himself in...

4 April 2020 4:33 PM IST

Age limit for men footballers at Tokyo Olympics extended

Players eligible for the intended under-23 tournament in 2020 can still play in Japan at age 24 next year

4 April 2020 8:43 AM IST

2020 Tokyo Olympics. AP Photo

June 29, 2021, set as Tokyo Olympics qualification deadline

The revised sport entries deadline has now been set for July 5, 2021

3 April 2020 9:06 PM IST

THE WAIT GETS LONGER: A countdown clock displays the remaining days until the new start date for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. AP Photo

Olympic sports fret over lost Games income

Many sports that are part of the Games depend heavily on the payouts every four years from the International Olympic...

2 April 2020 9:12 AM IST

Indias ace wrestler in 65kg category, Bajrang Punia. AP Photo

Bajrang Punia placed No.2 in latest world rankings, assured of seeding...

Fast-rising Ravi Dahiya also seems set for a top-four billing at the mega-event

1 April 2020 8:02 PM IST

Possibility of major changes remote, says Abhinav Bindra

Bindra said an interim report has been prepared for the 2020 Tokyo Games, which will be submitted soon.

8 May 2017 12:19 AM IST

Tokyos Olympic organising committee is aiming to collect eight tonnes of gold, silver and bronze from old smartphones and other electronic devices to make 5,000 Olympic and Paralympic medals. (Photo: AFP)

Tokyo 2020 asks public to donate old phones for medals

Tokyo 2020 said e-waste such as digital cameras, laptops and games units can also be donated at collection boxes in more...

2 Feb 2017 8:22 AM IST