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Tokyo is my main target, not 90m: Chopra reveals

Tokyo is my main target, not 90m: Chopra reveals

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Neeraj Chopra said with Czech great Jan Zelezny by his side as his coach and with his own determination, he is confident of good results.

Tokyo Olympics: The 8 contenders for Bolt's 100m crown

Tokyo Olympics: The 8 contenders for Bolt's 100m crown

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

With the retirement of three-time champion Usain Bolt, the 100m will have a new gold medallist at Tokyo 2020.

Sonam's journey from small Haryana village to Tokyo Olympics

Sonam's journey from small Haryana village to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Sonam Malik,19, is the youngest Indian woman wrestler to qualify for the Olympic Games.

Mirabai Chanu targets gold at Paris Olympics

Mirabai Chanu targets gold at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Tokyo 2020 silver medalist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will be in action in the women's 49 kg category competition scheduled for August 7.

India women's hockey team inch closer to Tokyo Olympics

India women's hockey team inch closer to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

India secured its place in the final round of Tokyo Olympic qualifiers by beating Chile 4-2 in the semi-finals of the women's FIH Series Finals hockey tournament.

Watch out for this Indian boxer at Tokyo Olympics

Watch out for this Indian boxer at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Vikas Krishan has no qualms admitting that he has been indisciplined and too reliant on luck in the past, problems that he claims to have fixed ahead of the Tokyo Games.

Nagal downs Istomin to advance at Tokyo Olympics

Nagal downs Istomin to advance at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Becomes only third Indian to win a singles match at the Games.

Indian shooters to leave for Tokyo Olympics on July 16

Indian shooters to leave for Tokyo Olympics on July 16

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

India will be represented by a record 15 shooters at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Uncharacteristic Tokyo outing ends Neeraj's fine run

Uncharacteristic Tokyo outing ends Neeraj's fine run

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Thursday endured the pain of missing out on a medal after he finished a lowly eighth at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Tokyo Olympics athletes won't have to isolate for 14 days on arrival

Tokyo Olympics athletes won't have to isolate for 14 days on arrival

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Athletes arriving in Tokyo for next year's Olympic Games, postponed from 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, will be exempt from the 14-day isolation period Japan has imposed on anyone arriving from overseas to help stop the virus spreading.

A year to go, Tokyo Olympics still shrouded in uncertainty

A year to go, Tokyo Olympics still shrouded in uncertainty

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Plans that had been almost a decade in the making were shredded as the COVID-19 pandemic forced the IOC and Japanese government to take the unprecedented decision to postpone the Olympics for a year.

This is how much delayed Tokyo Olympics could cost IOC

This is how much delayed Tokyo Olympics could cost IOC

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The International Olympic Committee expects to bear costs of up to $800 million for its part in the organisation of the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics, now due to be staged next year, IOC president Thomas Bach said on Thursday. In March, the International Olympic Committee and the Japanese government decided to delay the Games, which were due to start this July, for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic that has killed 300,000 people worldwide.

Pandemic label for coronavirus to impact Tokyo Olympics talks?

Pandemic label for coronavirus to impact Tokyo Olympics talks?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Coronavirus outbreak has sparked speculation about whether the Games, scheduled to open July 24, could be postponed or even cancelled.

How Sajan swam his way to the Tokyo Olympics

How Sajan swam his way to the Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Butterfly swimmer Sajan Prakash's journey from injury to Olympics 'A' cut.

Japan wants to modernise its toilets for Tokyo Olympics

Japan wants to modernise its toilets for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Japan's next restroom revolution? Phasing out squat toilets for Tokyo 2020

World champion Sindhu's next target is Tokyo Olympics

World champion Sindhu's next target is Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Winning an elusive Olympic gold in Tokyo next year is PV Sindhu's top priority but reigning world champion's immediate target is to do well in the coming tournaments as this is the qualifying year for the quadrennial extravaganza.

'Past Glory Won't Count': Coach Marijne's Tough Message For India Women's Hockey Team

'Past Glory Won't Count': Coach Marijne's Tough Message For India Women's Hockey Team

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Sjoerd Marijne said past achievements won't guarantee selection in the Indian women's hockey team, highlighting the importance of fighting for a spot and focusing on upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Tokyo Olympics chief Mori set to quit over sexist remark

Tokyo Olympics chief Mori set to quit over sexist remark

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The president of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics organising committee, Yoshiro Mori, will resign over a sexist remark that sparked an outcry, two sources said on Thursday, while the former prime minister said he could not let the controversy drag on.

Tokyo Olympics will be cancelled if pandemic persists: Games chief

Tokyo Olympics will be cancelled if pandemic persists: Games chief

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Last month, the Tokyo 2020 Games were postponed to July 2021 due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

Josh Kerr storms back to 3,000m gold glory

Josh Kerr storms back to 3,000m gold glory

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Josh Kerr of Britain won the 3,000 metres title at the World Indoor Championships in Poland, while other athletes broke records in the heptathlon, 400 metres, and pole vault.

'Tokyo Olympics must be held next year at any cost'

'Tokyo Olympics must be held next year at any cost'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The rearranged Tokyo Games must be held "at any cost" in 2021, Japan's Olympic Minister Seiko Hashimoto said on Tuesday.

Abdulla Aboobacker eyes second Commonwealth Games medal

Abdulla Aboobacker eyes second Commonwealth Games medal

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Indian triple jumper Abdulla Aboobacker is aiming for a second successive medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after an inconsistent season.

Billards, snooker want spot in 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Billards, snooker want spot in 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Billiards and snooker launched an unexpected bid to win a spot on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics sports programme, saying sharp global rise in popularity helped their case.

Sindhu to Miss All England Championships Amid Travel Chaos

Sindhu to Miss All England Championships Amid Travel Chaos

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is set to miss the All England Championships after being stranded in Dubai due to travel disruptions. Other Indian shuttlers face challenges reaching the tournament.

India to send largest ever Olympics contingent to Tokyo

India to send largest ever Olympics contingent to Tokyo

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

"The first contingent will leave for Tokyo on July 17. It will have 90 athletes and officials in total."

Can Saina beat the odds and qualify for Tokyo Olympics?

Can Saina beat the odds and qualify for Tokyo Olympics?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal is currently in a tight spot in her bid for a Tokyo Olympics singles berth but a couple of good performances in the coming weeks can put her back in contention, her mentor Parupalli Kashyap said on Friday. Saina, a 2015 World Championship silver medallist and two-time Commonwealth Games champion, is racing against time to make the cut for her fourth successive Olympics.

Trump wants Tokyo Olympics 'postponed for a year'

Trump wants Tokyo Olympics 'postponed for a year'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday officials should consider delaying the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games for one year amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying the summer event would not be the same without spectators. The United States is one of the biggest participants in the Games, scheduled to begin in July and expected to be a major economic boost for Japan.

Murali Sreeshankar Secures Long Jump Win in Athletics Series Comeback

Murali Sreeshankar Secures Long Jump Win in Athletics Series Comeback

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Murali Sreeshankar won the men's long jump at the Indian Athletics Series, marking a successful return after knee surgery. Other winners included Ancy Sojan in the women's long jump, Reagan Ganesh in pole vault, and Tamil Arasu in the 100m sprint.

Mosque on wheels to help Muslims pray at Tokyo Olympics

Mosque on wheels to help Muslims pray at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The Mobile Mosque, a fully-equipped 48-square-metre prayer room that opens up on the back of a parked truck, can be widened in seconds and the vehicle also includes Arabic signage and outdoor water taps for pre-worship cleaning. The Yasu Project, the organisation behind the enterprise, plan on pitching up outside venues during the Tokyo Olympics, which run from July 24 to August 9.

Tokyo Olympics: Deepika-Jadhav lose to Korea in quarters

Tokyo Olympics: Deepika-Jadhav lose to Korea in quarters

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

The Indians failed to shoot even a single 10 in the first set as the top seed Korean duo of An San and Kim Je Deok took the first set 35-32 in a low-scoring affair.

Why medals in badminton will be tougher in Tokyo Olympics

Why medals in badminton will be tougher in Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

For India to send two shuttlers in Tokyo Olympics women's singles, both of them will have to be inside top 16 in the world rankings which will be released after the end of qualification period, on April 30, 2020.

Why Sindhu is a big contender for gold medal at Tokyo Olympics

Why Sindhu is a big contender for gold medal at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

With her silver from Rio, PV Sindhu is already India's most successful female Olympian but her World Championship triumph also boosted the nation's hopes of a medal in Tokyo next year.

Champion Marin pulls out of Tokyo Olympics due to injury

Champion Marin pulls out of Tokyo Olympics due to injury

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Reigning women's singles Olympic badminton champion Carolina Marin of Spain has withdrawn from the Tokyo games due to a knee ligament injury.

Top Indian Athletes Gear Up for Indian Athletics Series 3

Top Indian Athletes Gear Up for Indian Athletics Series 3

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A star-studded field, including national record holders, will compete at the Indian Athletics Series 3 in New Delhi, motivated by the new Mondo track at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Here's how India is preparing for Tokyo Olympics

Here's how India is preparing for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Rathore said the government was 'leaving no stone unturned' to train 200 elite athletes for the 2020 Olympics

Tokyo Olympic torch staffer becomes event's 1st COVID-19 infection

Tokyo Olympic torch staffer becomes event's 1st COVID-19 infection

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

A man in his 30s tested positive for the virus after working on the relay in Kagawa

World Athletics: Pole Vault Queen Moon's Historic Hat-trick!

World Athletics: Pole Vault Queen Moon's Historic Hat-trick!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

American Katie Moon created history as she became the first woman to win three consecutive World Championships pole vault titles.

Coronavirus holds no threat to Tokyo Olympics: WHO tells IOC

Coronavirus holds no threat to Tokyo Olympics: WHO tells IOC

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The International Olympic Committee has been advised by the World Health Organization that there is no case for contingency plans to cancel or relocate the Tokyo 2020 Olympics over the coronavirus outbreak, the IOC's Coordination Commission head said on Friday.

Meet the 21-YO Archer Who Took Down Olympic Legends

Meet the 21-YO Archer Who Took Down Olympic Legends

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

The Shanghai Archery World Cup last month marked the emergence of Parth Salunkhe, and the 21-year-old former youth world champion will look to shine again

Sreejesh recounts Tokyo Olympics medal-winning moment

Sreejesh recounts Tokyo Olympics medal-winning moment

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

'We had conceded many times in the past in the last seconds of the game and all those painful memories flashed in my mind. However, I knew I had to focus on the moment.'