News for 'Tokyo'

Markets bounce back; Sensex climbs 218 points

Markets bounce back; Sensex climbs 218 points

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

ICICI Bank, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, NTPC, JSW Steel, State Bank of India and Adani Ports were the other big gainers. Asian Paints, Nestle, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Hindustan Unilever, Infosys and ITC were the other big laggards.

Delayed Tokyo Olympics dates fixed?

Delayed Tokyo Olympics dates fixed?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Games likely to open in July 2021 according to Japanese media

Tokyo Games: THRILLING Pix!

Tokyo Games: THRILLING Pix!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Tokyo Paralympics: Check out India's schedule on August 25

Tokyo Paralympics: Check out India's schedule on August 25

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

The Paralympic Games opened in Tokyo on Tuesday and India begin their campaign on Wednesday.

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 1

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 1

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

A look at India's schedule at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, August 1, 2021.

AFI sacks long jumper Sreeshankar's coach after Tokyo debacle

AFI sacks long jumper Sreeshankar's coach after Tokyo debacle

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Monday said it has sacked long jumper M Sreeshankar's coach, his father S Murali, owing to the youngster's disappointing Tokyo Olympics performance.

Srihari Nataraj wins silver at Mare Nostrum swimming

Srihari Nataraj wins silver at Mare Nostrum swimming

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Nataraj, who competed at the Tokyo Olympics, clocked 25.50 seconds to finish second on the podium behind Hungary's Adam Jaszo, who touched the pad in 25.46s.

SEE: Sumit, Bhagyashri lead India's largest Paralympic team

SEE: Sumit, Bhagyashri lead India's largest Paralympic team

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Indian contingent led out by Sumit, Bhagyashri at Paralympic opening ceremony

Why Djokovic decided to compete in Tokyo Games

Why Djokovic decided to compete in Tokyo Games

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The prospect of winning an Olympic gold medal for Serbia outweighs the disappointment of playing in an empty venue at the Tokyo games, the men's world tennis number one Novak Djokovic said on Monday.

Olympics PIX: Germany win triathlon mixed relay gold

Olympics PIX: Germany win triathlon mixed relay gold

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Laura Lindemann won a thrilling sprint finish to give Germany gold in the Olympic triathlon mixed relay on Monday.

Your churma reminded me... PM to Neeraj's mother

"Your churma reminded me..." PM to Neeraj's mother

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's mother on Wednesday that the 'churma' prepared by her reminded him of his mother and turned him emotional.

Indian hockey team still missing one key ingredient...

Indian hockey team still missing one key ingredient...

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

German hockey captain Moritz Furste knows a thing or two about consistency and he feels the ability to deliver even performances in a series of games is the "little missing piece" in India's admirable resurgence in the last one decade.

Tokyo Games: Who will Light The Flame?

Tokyo Games: Who will Light The Flame?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

The torchbearer's face will likely be seen by hundreds of millions of people watching around the world.

Tokyo to move part of torch relay off public roads

Tokyo to move part of torch relay off public roads

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

During the first eight days to July 18, torch-lighting ceremonies will be held without spectators and the relay will not be held on public roads, the metropolitan government said. Relays on the islands, however, will be kept on public roads.

India's golden era in women's hockey is just beginning

India's golden era in women's hockey is just beginning

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Rani Rampal believes the Asian Champions Trophy title was an important feat for the Indian women's hockey team as it kick started its preparation for the Los Angeles Olympics

PICS: Tokyo Olympics kicks off with glittering ceremony

PICS: Tokyo Olympics kicks off with glittering ceremony

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Images from the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, at the National Stadium, on Friday.

'Humbled' Maana ready to make splash at Tokyo Olympics

'Humbled' Maana ready to make splash at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'...I believe this is just the beginning for me and there is a long way to go ... many more medals to win for India.'

Monk-like Harvinder reveals his mantra to Paralympics gold

Monk-like Harvinder reveals his mantra to Paralympics gold

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

His was India's second medal in archery at the ongoing Games after Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar combined for the compound mixed team bronze.

Neeraj Chopra Arrives In Paris

Neeraj Chopra Arrives In Paris

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Neeraj Chopra has officially touched down in Paris, marking the start of his campaign to retain the gold medal.

Dravid hails Bhaker's redemption to Olympic bronze

Dravid hails Bhaker's redemption to Olympic bronze

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

A pistol malfunction during qualification at Tokyo Olympics had left Bhaker crestfallen. But three years later, she got redemption.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 9

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 9

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The Indian hockey team entered the Olympic semifinals for a second successive edition but Lakshya Sen's zealous push for a gold turned into a hunt for bronze on a bitter-sweet Sunday for India at the Paris Games.

Tokyo Olympic torch relay stirs mixed emotions

Tokyo Olympic torch relay stirs mixed emotions

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The four-month event has been hit by several high-profile runner cancellations as celebrities have pulled out, citing late notice and worries about drawing crowds during the pandemic.

Coco Gauff tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Tokyo Games

Coco Gauff tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Tokyo Games

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Gauff will not compete in the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19,

PIX: Zareen eyes gold after breezing through first round

PIX: Zareen eyes gold after breezing through first round

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

India's Nikhat Zareen who carries India's boxing hopes in the Paris Olympics started well on Sunday with a unanimous opening round win over Germany's Maxi Kloetzer.

Will Japan Instability Derail India Ties?

Will Japan Instability Derail India Ties?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

There is nothing to be worried about as bilateral ties are robust with solid foundations. Both are on the same page on the economic and defence/security ties bilaterally and globally and that shall continue irrespective of change in political dispensation in either country, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

PIX: It's love-all for Chinese shuttlers at Paris Games!

PIX: It's love-all for Chinese shuttlers at Paris Games!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

'Liu Yuchen didn't win the Olympic gold medal but he did win over an Olympic gold medallist.'

Neeraj won the silver at Diamond League Finale with fractured hand

Neeraj won the silver at Diamond League Finale with fractured hand

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

'I want to thank all of you for your encouragement. 2024 has made me a better athlete and person. See you in 2025.'

Tokyo Games: Athletes in ACTION!

Tokyo Games: Athletes in ACTION!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The Joy and Drama of Track and Field at the Olympics.

Hope people never forget what Vinesh did for country: Neeraj

Hope people never forget what Vinesh did for country: Neeraj

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was found 100gm overweight before her 50kg category final on Wednesday.

PICS: India salutes its Tokyo Olympics medallists

PICS: India salutes its Tokyo Olympics medallists

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Images from the felicitation for India's Tokyo Olympics medal-winners, in Delhi, on Monday.

Tokyo 2020: IAS officer Yathiraj gears up for Paralympics

Tokyo 2020: IAS officer Yathiraj gears up for Paralympics

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Suhas L Yathiraj along Manoj Sarkar on Friday qualified after the game's governing body BWF granted two bipartite quotas to India, making it a seven-member contingent at the Tokyo Games, beginning August 24.

Tokyo performance a huge confidence booster for us: Salima Tete

Tokyo performance a huge confidence booster for us: Salima Tete

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The Indian women's hockey team made history when they defeated the three-time Olympic gold medallists Australia 1-0 in the quarter-final and played in their first-ever Olympic semi-final against Argentina in the Tokyo Olympics.

Fabulous 5 India's Tokyo hopes ride on

Fabulous 5 India's Tokyo hopes ride on

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

This time, India may win as many as 17 medals at the Games.

Paralympics PIX: Nitesh Kumar wins badminton GOLD!

Paralympics PIX: Nitesh Kumar wins badminton GOLD!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Nitesh Kumar outclassed Great Britain's Daniel Bethell 21-14, 18-21, 23-21 in the men's singles SL3 category final.

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on Sunday, July 25

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on Sunday, July 25

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Olympic medallists PV Sindhu and MC Mary Kom will headline the action for India at the Tokyo Olympic Games on Sunday.

Paris Olympics: India's weightlifting woes exposed

Paris Olympics: India's weightlifting woes exposed

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

This Olympic cycle has been marred by injuries for Chanu, who turned 30 just a day after the competition in Paris.

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 3

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 3

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

A look at India's schedule on Tuesday, August 3, 2021:

Tokyo 2020 chief rules out delay despite pandemic fears

Tokyo 2020 chief rules out delay despite pandemic fears

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Towns and cities lined up to host Olympic training or events have increasingly expressed resistance

'India has best medal chance in Tokyo Olympics'

'India has best medal chance in Tokyo Olympics'

Rediff.com9 May 2021

India have won eight Olympic gold medals in the past, but their last top finish came way back in 1980 Moscow Games.

Sensex down 398 points on heavy selling in index majors Tata Motors, Reliance

Sensex down 398 points on heavy selling in index majors Tata Motors, Reliance

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Tata Motors was the biggest loser, tumbling nearly 6 per cent, followed by NTPC, Adani Ports, Larsen & Toubro, State Bank of India, JSW Steel, Mahindra & Mahindra, IndusInd Bank and Titan. In contrast, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever and Bajaj Finserv were among the gainers.