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First COVID-19 case confirmed in Tokyo Olympics village
In the latest turn of events, a Tokyo Olympics official has become the first resident of the Olympic village to be diagnosed with COVID-19. The organizers say for confidentiality purposes they can only offer a vague description and few details. "In the current situation, that positive cases arise is something we must assume is possible," said Toshiro Muto, the CEO of the Tokyo organizing committee. The person is identified simply as a "games-concerned personnel."
Indian boxer Vijender Singh has criticised the Haryana government for not giving promotions to international medal-winning athletes who were employed by the state police for their sporting achievements. A total of eight sportspersons are locked in a legal battle with the Haryana state government over "pending promotions" in their state police jobs, hired as DSPs over a decade back for their sporting achievements.
Prediction: Bajrang Punia's steep climb to win gold
Bajrang, wrestling in the 65kg category, is seeded second behind Russia's world champion Gadhzimurad Rashidov, feels the seeding will play an important role at the Tokyo Olympics. Besides, Daulet Niyazbekov of Kazakhstan, Ismail Muszukajev of Hungary, and Takuto Otoguro of Japan are seeded 3rd, 4th, and 5th in his category, which makes it a highly-competitive weight division
Bajrang's brilliance lies in his stamina. Despite trailing, he can make quick recoveries and bring added thrust against his opponents when they have lost their power. His waited games are revered by many of his compatriots.
Who are our key players in hockey?
We are back with yet another episode where we dissect all the Indian athletes headed to Tokyo Olympics and in this one, we take a look at the Hockey Teams.
Can this batch of men restore the lost glory? Can the women script history? Watch to know all.
After sailors, their boats have now reached Tokyo
Indian Olympic-bound sailor Vishnu Saravanan and Nethra Kumanan's boats arrived in Tokyo. For the first time in history, a record four sailors will represent India at the Games. This is also the first time that the country will field sailors in three events.
After India's sailing team reached Tokyo on Tuesday, the boats of Nethra Kumanan and Vishnu Saravanan for Laser Class Events have also made it to the Japanese capital. ⛵️#Tokyo2020 | 📸: @Media_SAI pic.twitter.com/Z5Y4nR1PTv
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Know the countries sending more athletes than India
There will be 205 other nations participating in the Tokyo Olympics and as many as 18 nations can boast of more representation than India at the Games
Women participants to get Rs 10 lakh each from Gujarat govt
Six women athletes from Gujarat, who are part of the Indian contingents for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics and also the Paralympic Games, will get a financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh each from the state government
Most LGBTQ+ athletes in the history of Olympics
Over 130 athletes from the LGBTQ+ community who have come out will be participating at the Tokyo Olympics, making it the most inclusive Games in history.
Cheer4India: Hindustani Way
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur launched the 'Cheer4India' song of India's Olympic contingent. Grammy Award winner composure A R Rahman and young singer Ananya Birla collaborated to present the official song of the Indian contingent for the Tokyo Olympics, titled Cheer4India: Hindustani Way.
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