Olympic Concerns
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Tokyo Games: Japan expands coronavirus emergency as 350,000 sign 'Cancel Olympics' petition
Tokyo 2020 chief Seiko Hashimoto told reporters she was aware of the concerns, but insisted strict rules would keep everyone safe.
AFP
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Tokyo Games: Naomi Osaka commits to Olympics but admits virus is a big concern
Large parts of Japan are currently under a state of emergency to tackle a spike in coronavirus cases, with borders closed to almost all foreigners.
AFP
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Karate and squash unlikely at 2024 Paris Olympic Games after IOC quashes hopes of inclusion
Paris 2024 announced in February that it would include breakdancing, climbing, surfing and skateboarding.
AFP
Trending
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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Breakdancing front-runner to be included at 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
Surfing, sport climbing and skateboarding are the other sports expected to be included.
AFP
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Youth Olympics budget slashed by 40% amidst Argentina’s economic crisis
The International Olympic Committee was presented with a budget of $200 million for the 2018 Youth Olympics.
AFP
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Brazil arrests Olympic committee chairman as part of Rio 2016 corruption probe
The arrests are the latest in a widespread corruption scandal that has ensnared many of Brazil’s top political and business figures.
AFP
Video
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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Paris and Los Angeles set to be officially declared hosts of 2024 and 2028 Olympics
It is an outcome that all sides are declaring as victory in a ‘win-win-win’ deal.
AFP
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Hold on to your controllers: Paris bid committee to discuss including e-sports in the 2024 Olympics
Tony Estanguet, the co-president of the committee, said that it will help younger audiences connect with the event.
Scroll Staff
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Abhinav Bindra, Sushil Kumar among 14 Olympians appointed as 'national observers'
The 'national observers' have been tasked to come up with action plans with the 2020, 2024 and 2028 Olympic Games in mind.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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Premiere date announced for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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The secret ingredient of Pratik Gandhi’s success: ‘Salt to taste’
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‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ trailer: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff team up for action thriller
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Haryana sports minister responds to Sakshi Malik's claims of unfulfilled promises post Olympic win
Haryana sports minister Anil Vij hinted at a conspiracy behind the wrestler's claims.
Scroll Staff
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Abhinav Bindra, Pullela Gopichand named in eight-member task force for next three Olympics
Bindra was also appointed as the chairman of the 10-member Target Olympic Podium committee.
Scroll Staff
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What India can learn: The US produces Olympic champions not through a ministry but through parks
Playing fields and tournaments, organised free of cost, help catch sports stars young.
Aditi Mutatkar
The Field
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IPL 2024: KKR bring in Allah Ghazanfar as replacement player; RR rope in Keshav Maharaj
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: PV Sindhu wins opening match; Indian men’s singles campaign ends
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Captain’s log: The Indian Premier League has become a grooming ground for new captains
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IPL 2024: Record-breaking Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Mumbai Indians for first win of the season