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Russian Olympic cycling medalists barred from races for lack of neutrality during war in Ukraine

"This ineligibility will apply for as long as the 'ad hoc rules' regarding Russia and Belarus remain in force," the UCI said in the document without detailing the breaches.

published on : 1st June 2023
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This year will be better, says Neeraj ahead of the season opener in Doha

Tokyo Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower is confident of doing well in the Diamond Leagues, and wants to break the 90m mark in 2023. 

published on : 16th April 2023
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Hockey World Cup: India seeks first podium finish in 48 years, to play tricky Spain on Friday

A medal in this showpiece will strengthen the claim that the former giants of the game with eight Olympic gold have turned the corner in world hockey.

published on : 12th January 2023
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Race to Paris Olympics in focus for Indian athletes in 2023

As another year begins, India's elite athletes approach the qualification pathway for this truncated Olympic cycle ahead of the next edition of the Games in France in 2024  

published on : 1st January 2023
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Tokyo Olympics documentary film debuts in Japan; heads to Cannes

After Tokyo, the film will be shown on Wednesday at the Cannes Film Festival in the Bunuel Theater, named for Spanish-born iconoclastic filmmaker Luis Bunuel.

published on : 23rd May 2022
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I always think whatever I've done and achieved so far is not 'the best': Neeraj Chopra

The 24-year-old Chopra won the men's javelin throw event in Tokyo Games last year with an effort of 87.58m to win India's first Olympic gold in athletics.

published on : 18th March 2022
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Tokyo Olympics 2020: Facts and figures

With the Tokyo Olympic Games closing on Sunday night, here's a look at some facts and figures about these special Games.

published on : 8th August 2021
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Tokyo Olympics: Neeraj Chopra the star as India claims best medal haul

Finally, after a gap of 13 years, India tasted another 'golden moment' when javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra broke the jinx.

published on : 8th August 2021
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Tokyo Olympics: Now joy and pride of wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya's village won't 'stink'

Wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya's father, a farmer who worked in rented fields, along with fellow villagers met the CM Manohar Lal Khattar.

published on : 8th August 2021
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Neeraj Chopra says Indian athletes look up to Abhinav Bindra

Neeraj Chopra says the country's athletes look up to Abhinav Bindra in their endeavour to win individual top prize at the Olympics.

published on : 8th August 2021
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Neeraj Chopra likely to get promotion in Army for winning gold at Tokyo Olympics

Neeraj Chopra, a Subedar with the 4 Rajputana Rifles in the Indian Army, had been conferred the prestigious VSM for his sporting excellence.

published on : 8th August 2021
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Women send powerful message in Olympic track and field

Over nine days at the near-empty Olympic Stadium, the women of track and field delivered a memorable show, both inside the lines and out.

published on : 8th August 2021
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Brazilian Olympic Committee criticizes national soccer team

The committee released a statement condemning attitude of the players and the Brazilian soccer confederation after the team beat Spain in the final to win gold.

published on : 8th August 2021
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Japan has its best Olympic medal haul: 27 gold, 58 overall

Despite the pandemic, the one-year delay and the soaring costs, the Japanese public may still find a sweet spot for the Tokyo Olympics, the way it did for the storied 1964 Games.

published on : 8th August 2021
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Mixed bag: Erratic Pandemic Olympics come to a nuanced end

Mental health claimed bandwidth as never before, and athletes revealed their stories and struggles in vulnerable, sometimes excruciating fashion.

published on : 8th August 2021
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Sylvia Fowles' Diary: Teary as she wraps US career with fourth gold

Even though we didn’t have family here, I want to let everybody know that it still hits me hard but that I’m very grateful for the experience.

published on : 8th August 2021
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US women beat Brazil to win first Olympic volleyball gold

Jordan Larson fell to the floor, put her head in her hands and cried after Brazil couldn’t return her spike on match point.

published on : 8th August 2021
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Off-script Olympics: Wins, losses, and a whole lot of improv

If the Olympics is, as they like to say, one of the planet's biggest stages, there was a lot of improv going on.

published on : 8th August 2021
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Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge dominates, defends Olympic marathon title

Kipchoge pulled away late and pretty much went for a stroll in the park — Odori Park — as the 36-year-old Kenyan defended his Olympic marathon title.

published on : 8th August 2021
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Time to ensure we don't have to wait four decades for the next Olympic medal in hockey

Indian hockey had been wallowing in despair for four decades as teams returned home from the Olympics empty-handed.

published on : 8th August 2021
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