Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Renault India presents Mary Kom with the new KIGER

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Aug 30, 2021 18:08

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NEW DELHI: Renault India has presented the Kiger subcompact SUV to the legendary six-time world champion boxer and Tokyo Olympics 2020 flagbearer Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom.

Venkatram Mamillapalle, country CEO & managing director, Renault India Operations, handed over the keys of the Kiger SUV to the ace boxer and congratulated her for being an inspiration for the nation. Mary Kom is the third woman athlete, after Shiny Wilson and Anju Bobby George to be India's flag-bearer at the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics 2020.

Apr 16, 2021 16:04

ITF revises entry ranking date for Tokyo 2020 qualification

LAUSANNE: The ITF board of directors has approved the revised date of the world rankings used as part of the Qualification System (QS) to determine direct entries for the Tokyo Olympic Tennis Event at the Ariake Tennis Park on Saturday 24 July – Sunday 1 August.

Mar 25, 2021 16:03

1yr late, COVID-delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay begins

TOKYO: The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay kicked off Thursday in Fukushima, Japan. The grand start of the Olympic Torch Relay marks the start of the Olympic flame's journey across all of Japan's 47 prefectures, before it arrives in Tokyo for the opening of the Olympic Games on 23 July.

Jan 29, 2021 17:01

Tokyo 2020: 60%+ athletes secure place as intl sports resume

LAUSANNE: With six months to go to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, athletes are back on stage. Over the last few weeks, international events have been organised in 25 Olympic sports, while 10 International Federations have restarted Olympic qualifications.

Jan 04, 2021 15:01

Olympics countdown: 'Most important 200 days' for India hockey captains

NEW DELHI: With only 200 days to go for the Olympic Games in Tokyo this year, the Indian men and women's hockey team captains believe this will be the most crucial time of their lives. They caution that the players should not let external factors affect their goal of achieving success.

Oct 28, 2020 17:10

Parliamentary standing panel to oversee prep for Tokyo 2020

NEW DELHI: The first meeting of the HRD parliamentary standing committee headed by BJP’s Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, member of the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament), was held here Tuesday. Its mandate - to oversee preparations for next year's Tokyo Olympics. It goes without saying that it is not often that parliamentary standing committees are assigned such tasks.

Jul 22, 2020 18:07

P&G extends Worldwide Olympic Partnership to 2028

LAUSANNE: As the world marks one year to go until the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Procter & Gamble (P&G) have affirmed the company's commitment to the Olympic and Paralympic Movements with confirmation of its Worldwide Partnership for the next four Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Mar 03, 2020 20:03

Japan Olympic Minister: Games can be held any time in 2020

TOKYO: As concerns increased that Japan's dream of hosting the Olympic Games could be a fatality of the spread of the new coronavirus, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday expressed its full commitment to the success of the Games and Japan’s Olympic Minister raised the possibility of Tokyo 2020's dates being "adjusted".

Mar 02, 2020 19:03

Coronavirus: Sports Min 'looking afresh' at intl engagements

MUMBAI: Even as growing fears related to the global spread of coronavirus is leading to the cancellation (at worst) or postponement (at best) of events across sporting disciplines, the Union Sports Ministry is “looking afresh” at the training and competition programmes abroad in an Olympic year.

Feb 19, 2020 17:02

Mattel celebrates Tokyo 2020 with 1st Olympic Games toy collection

TOKYO: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Mattel have announced the launch of their first product collection across Mattel brands to celebrate the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. The collection features a variety of unique products across Barbie, Hot Wheels and UNO.

Feb 17, 2020 18:02

'United by Emotion' to be Tokyo 2020 Games motto

TOKYO: The organising committee of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Monday revealed the official Games Motto, "United by Emotion". The motto emphasises the power of sport to bring together people from diverse backgrounds to connect and celebrate in a way that reaches beyond their differences.

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