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Olympics: 6 Facts and figures about Tokyo 2020; No anti-doping cases this time

With the Tokyo Olympic Games closing on Sunday night, here's a look at some facts and figures about these special Games held under the influence of Covid-19 pandemic after a one-year postponement.

Aug 9, 2021

The throw that saved India at Tokyo; Who is Subedar Neeraj Chopra; India's first athlete Olympian

Joining the Indian Army played a key role in his favour as he could support his family financially and continue training for Olympics

Aug 7, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: Neeraj Chopra gets India gold in javelin throw

Neeraj Chopra gets India first gold at Tokyo Olympics in javelin throw

Aug 7, 2021

Niranjan Mukundan will be representing India at the Tokyo Paralympic Games

"An ode to grandma": Niranjan Mukundan on Tokyo Paralympic selection, COVID loss, challenges & more [Exclusive]

26-year-old Indian Paralympic swimmer Niranjan Mukundan from Bengaluru is all set to represent India at the upcoming Tokyo Paralympic championship along with Mumbai's Suyash Narayan Jadhav. In a conversation with IBTimes, Niranjan talks about personal loss during the pandemic, training challenges, and future plans of sports management.

Aug 7, 2021

Did MS Dhoni really loose verified badge blue tick on his Twitter account? Here's the truth

MS Dhoni, who retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020, is all set to play in the upcoming Indian Premier League matches that will resume in September 2021.

Aug 6, 2021

Haryana to reward Rs.50L to 9 state players in women's Olympic hockey team

Haryana has announced Rs 50 lakh in rewards for nine state-based women's Olympic hockey players

Aug 6, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: Bajrang Punia survives a scare and advances to the quarterfinals

Bajrang Punia, a top Indian grappler, beat Kyrgyzstan's Ernazar Akmataliev in the opening bout to advance to the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Olympic Games, where he will face Iran's Morteza Ghiasi.

Aug 6, 2021

India loses bronze medal in Olympic women hockey after a 4-3 loss to Great Britain

India's hopes of a bronze medal in women's hockey were dashed when they were defeated 4-3 by Great Britain in the semifinals at the Tokyo Olympics.

Aug 6, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: Wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya wins silver in 57kg freestyle; Haryana announces Rs. 4 Cr reward

After losing in the final to Russian Olympic Committee's (ROC) Zavur Uguev, Indian wrestler Ravi Kumar won silver in the men's freestyle 57kg event at the Tokyo Olympics.

Aug 5, 2021

Bronze for us is as good as gold: Sreejesh's mother

Bronze for us is as good as gold: Indian goalkeeper Sreejesh's mother

Even when India held on to the lead that they had in the crucial clash with Germany in Tokyo, thousands of miles away from there at the house of Indian goalkeeper Sreejesh, it was anxious moments.

Aug 5, 2021

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