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Ahead of Tokyo Olympics, Japan ponders easing curbs in Tokyo, Osaka from June 21

In Tokyo and Osaka, the Japanese government is considering reducing the Covid-19 limits. Ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, the government wants to avoid a return of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Jun 12, 2021

French Open: Tsitsipas in first Slam final after Zverev slugfest (Ld)

French Open: Tsitsipas in first Slam final after Zverev slugfest as Djokovic defeats Nadal to reach final

Stefanos Tsitsipas became the youngest man to make it to a Grand Slam title round since Briton Andy Murray at the 2010 Australian Open when the 22-year-old from Greece overcame a fighting Alexander Zverev of Germany 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 4-6, 6-3 at the French Open on Friday.

Jun 12, 2021

England board suspends pacer Robinson from international cricket

England speed bowler Ollie Robinson, whose racist and misogynistic remarks from eight years ago generated outrage, has been banned from all international cricket by the England and Wales Cricket Board.

Jun 7, 2021

Federer withdraws from French Open citing fitness issues

Tennis great Roger Federer withdrew from the French Open ahead of his fourth-round match against Matteo Berrettini, the tournament announced on Sunday.

Jun 7, 2021

Olympic-bound wrestler Malik fails dope test

Sumit Malik, an Olympic hopeful, failed a drug test administered by United World Wrestling (UWW). Malik had qualified for the Olympics in the men's 125 kg freestyle event in Sofia.

Jun 4, 2021

New kit for Olympic Games bound Indian athletes unveiled

A new playing and ceremonial uniform has been introduced for India's Olympic team. Tokyo will host the world's largest athletic event in 50 days. Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes that the nation should cheer up the athletes.

Jun 4, 2021

2016 Olympic badminton champ Marin injured, to miss Tokyo

2016 Olympic badminton champ Marin, who won over PV Sindhu to get gold, is injured; To miss Tokyo

The 2016 Olympic women's badminton gold medallist, Spaniard Carolina Marin, said on Tuesday that she would not be able to defend her title in Tokyo next month due to an injury.

Jun 2, 2021

Still winning - Naomi Osaka may be out of the grand slam 2021 but she is still winning over the sports world for her taking a tough call

Still winning: Naomi Osaka's exit opens floodgates of support; tennis champion lauded for taking tough calls

The last week for the Tennis world has been rather contentious and has put the spotlight on the way gaming championships are promoted through the press, sometimes even at the cost of the player's well-being. International Business Times chronicles what really happened and how sports media persons are moved to second-guess their actions.

Jun 1, 2021

Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open; cites mental health issues [read full statement]

On Monday, Naomi posted a statement on Twitter, saying that she had "suffered long bouts of depression since the US Open in 2018"

Jun 1, 2021

Asian boxing: Pooja wins her 2nd consecutive gold, India's 1st in 2021

M.C. Marykom (51kg) and Lalbuatsaihi (64kg) settled for silver medals after losing their final matches.

May 30, 2021

Here is why KYSTAR, a digital football media company, is taking over India

Koray Yalcin said that the channel and its content were being viewed by a global social media audience. Indian football fans, in particular, took specific note of it as even today there is no football media

May 27, 2021

MS Dhoni and other cricketers who are running successful business ventures

IPL 2021 new schedule: Start date, End date, Country and more [Details]

New schedule of remaining matches of IPL 2021 is out. Take a look.

May 26, 2021

MS Dhoni's unrecognizable, salt-and-pepper look goes viral; fans in shock

MS Dhoni's new look has left social media divided.

May 25, 2021

Players from Kashmir may bring Olympic medals for India; Here's how [Details]

In a historic decision, Union Sports Ministry includes Kayaking, Canoeing at KISCE Kashmir to impart international level training to players

May 22, 2021

Maradona's personal doctor faces 25 years jail term, nurses 8 years

If convicted, Diego Maradona's personal physician Leopoldo Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, and several nurses face between eight and 25 years in prison less than six months after the former Argentine footballer's death.

May 21, 2021

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