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Athletes and some support staff will be housed in the Olympic village where there will be enough wheelchair-friendly rooms.

Paralympic chief hails Tokyo 2020 preparations but hotels ‘biggest concern’

Aug 21, 2019 18:57

Athletes and some support staff will be housed in the Olympic village where there will be enough wheelchair-friendly rooms. read more

The Indian women’s hockey team looked in good rhythm during the initial stages of the first quarter and constantly built pressure on the Chinese squad.

Indian women’s hockey team moves to final of Olympic Test Event

Aug 20, 2019 22:45

The Indian women’s hockey team looked in good rhythm during the initial stages of the first quarter and constantly built pressure on the Chinese squad. read more

In what turned out to be a rather rough final, Sushil raced to a 4-0 lead in the first period of the bout. Jitender was hit in the eye leading to a break in which he received medical attention.

Sushil Kumar seals World Championships spot

Aug 20, 2019 15:58

In what turned out to be a rather rough final, Sushil raced to a 4-0 lead in the first period of the bout. Jitender was hit in the eye leading to a break in which he received medical attention. read more

Manipur-born defender donned the blue jersey for the senior men’s team, the first time in 2012. Since then, Kothajit has regularly been featuring in international tournaments for the Indian team.

Hockey India congratulates Kothajit Singh on featuring in 200th match

Aug 18, 2019 19:06

Manipur-born defender donned the blue jersey for the senior men’s team, the first time in 2012. Since then, Kothajit has regularly been featuring in international tournaments for the Indian team. read more

Responding to a query on email, an FIH spokesperson said, “The FIH warm-weather policy was implemented in the morning games only. Water mist sprays and fans were joint measures put in place by FIH and TOCOG.”

Despite extreme heat, Indian teams begin with victories

Aug 18, 2019 10:58

Responding to a query on email, an FIH spokesperson said, “The FIH warm-weather policy was implemented in the morning games only. Water mist sprays and fans were joint measures put in place by FIH and TOCOG.” read more

It is a particularly crucial event for the women’s team under Dutch coach Sjoerd Marijne, as they take on world No 2 Australia, world No 11 China and world No 14 Japan.

In Tokyo test, India hockey team to look for key insights

Aug 16, 2019 22:55

It is a particularly crucial event for the women’s team under Dutch coach Sjoerd Marijne, as they take on world No 2 Australia, world No 11 China and world No 14 Japan. read more

With a severe heatwave across Japan, the weather remained topmost in the mind of the men’s team chief coach Graham Reid.

India hockey team feels the heat in Tokyo

Aug 15, 2019 22:35

With a severe heatwave across Japan, the weather remained topmost in the mind of the men’s team chief coach Graham Reid. read more

The government’s UDAN scheme is connecting India’s towns with the world, and in the process altering the real-estate markets of these regions. But, analysts say, celebrate this real-estate spike with caution.

Take off: Are airports in smaller cities changing the real estate market?

Aug 10, 2019 19:00

The government’s UDAN scheme is connecting India’s towns with the world, and in the process altering the real-estate markets of these regions. But, analysts say, celebrate this real-estate spike with caution. read more

Heat is turning into a major headache for the organisers as it has killed at least 57 people across Japan between July 29 and August 4,

Tokyo 2020 faces the challenge of rising heat

Aug 09, 2019 23:29

Heat is turning into a major headache for the organisers as it has killed at least 57 people across Japan between July 29 and August 4, read more

The Indian team, currently ranked world No. 5 in the FIH Rankings, will be the top-ranked team taking part in the competition.

Good show at Olympic test event will boost confidence ahead of Tokyo qualifiers: Mandeep Singh

Aug 08, 2019 13:49

The Indian team, currently ranked world No. 5 in the FIH Rankings, will be the top-ranked team taking part in the competition. read more

The quake jolted large areas in the region at 7:23 pm (1023 GMT) with its epicentre located 54 kilometres (34 miles) east of Namie, eastern Fukushima, according to the US Geological Survey said.

6.3-magnitude earthquake hits northeastern Japan, no tsunami threat

Aug 04, 2019 17:30

The quake jolted large areas in the region at 7:23 pm (1023 GMT) with its epicentre located 54 kilometres (34 miles) east of Namie, eastern Fukushima, according to the US Geological Survey said. read more

With the September 24-October 2 event being held in India for the first time in 20 years, it will be the best opportunity for Indian swimmers aiming for a Tokyo 2020 berth as it is an Olympic qualification event.

Swimmer Srihari looks to better timing for Olympic qualification

Aug 03, 2019 08:37

With the September 24-October 2 event being held in India for the first time in 20 years, it will be the best opportunity for Indian swimmers aiming for a Tokyo 2020 berth as it is an Olympic qualification event. read more

Dmitry Medvedev’s visit is incompatible with Japan’s position on the Northern Territories and hurt the feelings of its people, and both the countries claimed it was regrettable.

Japan calls Russian PM’s visit to disputed island regrettable

Aug 02, 2019 17:40

Dmitry Medvedev’s visit is incompatible with Japan’s position on the Northern Territories and hurt the feelings of its people, and both the countries claimed it was regrettable. read more

Bernardo Silva fed De Bruyne for the game’s opener in front of 65,000 fans at Nissan Stadium, just outside Tokyo, as the Belgian cut inside and unleashed a powerful shot with his left foot.

Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling on target in Manchester City win

Jul 27, 2019 19:05

Bernardo Silva fed De Bruyne for the game’s opener in front of 65,000 fans at Nissan Stadium, just outside Tokyo, as the Belgian cut inside and unleashed a powerful shot with his left foot. read more

During Question Hour in Lok Sabha, he also said Indian athletes have been performing competitively at the international level in many disciplines.

India will perform better at Tokyo Olympics: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju

Jul 25, 2019 13:41

During Question Hour in Lok Sabha, he also said Indian athletes have been performing competitively at the international level in many disciplines. read more