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South Africas Olympic simming champion Cameron van der Burgh. AP Photo

Coronavirus 'no joke', warns Olympic gold medallist Cameron van der...

South Africa's Cameron van der Burgh, who was infected with coronavirus, explains how difficult a journey it was to...

23 March 2020 12:48 PM IST

In this file photo, President Donald Trump speaks with CEO of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee Sarah Hirshland Hirshland. AP Photo

US Olympic officials welcome IOC timeline for decision on Tokyo Games

'IOC update is an important step in providing clarity, but our athletes continue to face enormous ambiguity surrounding...

23 March 2020 12:37 PM IST

Indian Olympic Association secretary general Rajeev Mehta. PTI Photo

IOA to take a decision after one month, likely to follow IOC

IOA secretary general Rajeev Mehta said IOA will wait and watch for 4 to 5 weeks before taking a decision in...

23 March 2020 12:32 PM IST

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike speaks during her meeting about COVID-19 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government office on Monday. AFP Photo

Olympics postponement an option, cancellation not on agenda: IOC

Cancellation would not solve any problem and would help nobody. Therefore it is not on our agenda: Thomas Bach

23 March 2020 12:27 PM IST

In this file photo International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach (L), Japans Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) president Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah attend the XXIII ANOC General Assembly in Tokyo. AFP Photo

IOC decision on Olympics in four weeks

Turnaround in IOC's stand came after World Athletics president Seb Coe said that holding the Olympics in July is not...

23 March 2020 12:21 PM IST

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TVS Motor temporarily suspends manufacturing operations for two days

In view of COVID-19, considering the safety and well being of employees, the company as an interim measure decided to...

23 March 2020 12:20 PM IST

In this file photo, Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) chief executive officer Matt Carroll (R) and AOC president John Coates address a press conference where they reaffirmed plans to send athletes to Tokyo 2020. AFP Photo

Prepare for 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Australia tells its athletes

Athletes needed certainty, and they must also prioritise their health and that of their families: AOC chief executive...

23 March 2020 12:16 PM IST

Japan¢s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks at a parliamentary session in Tokyo Monday. AP Photo

Olympics postponement may be unavoidable, says Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

Abe hoped the IOC will make a decision early if it is postponed, because the process would involve a lot of work and...

23 March 2020 12:11 PM IST

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Coronavirus impact: Hyundai, Toyota halt manufacturing operations

Hyundai has decided to halt production at its Chennai plant while Toyota has put brakes on manufacturing at its Bidadi...

23 March 2020 11:30 AM IST

UAE suspends passnger flights to tackle Covid19: state media

UAE suspends passnger flights to tackle Covid19: state media

The UAE, whose international airports in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are major hubs, announced on Friday its first two deaths...

23 March 2020 9:37 AM IST

Brescia in Lombardy has been the most affected places in Italy. AFP Photo

Serie A warned of 'plague' by Italian football club Brescia's boss

Meanwhile, some big clubs have been discussing the idea of resuming practice in preparation for possible matches behind...

22 March 2020 7:24 PM IST

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Coronavirus: SBI sets up quick response team for staff safety

Bank has set up a helpline number manned by doctors and psychologists to assist its staff and employees to deal with...

22 March 2020 4:21 PM IST