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Thursday, December 18, 2025
TopicTokyo Olympics 2020

Topic: Tokyo Olympics 2020

Postponement of Tokyo Olympics now looks inevitable

As Canada pulls out of the summer games, major sporting federations and political leaders have called on IOC and Japanese authorities to postpone the games.

Japan picks up Olympic Committee baton, keeps planning for games

The International Olympic Committee says it remains 'fully committed' to the event and there is no need for any 'drastic decisions' at this stage.

Japan’s Abe is now vague about timing of Tokyo Olympics

Abe and his cabinet, as well as the Olympics organisers, had until days ago been unanimous in insisting the Games would be staged as scheduled.

Should IPL be played in empty stadiums or cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic, travel ban?

Coronavirus has caused disruptions in the sports world. After the India Open badminton tournament, the pandemic now also casts its shadow on the IPL tournament.

From Formula One to Olympics, coronavirus threatens to stop major events in Asia

With travel curbs in place in many countries and business conferences scaled back, govts in Asia are getting an extra nudge to consider scrapping events.

Why coronavirus is not just a risk to 2020 Tokyo Olympics but beyond as well

The current scenario means a complex global event like the Olympics, with multiple vulnerabilities, must become less centralized and more risk-averse.

Coronavirus spread could cast a pall over Tokyo Olympics

IOC & Shinzo Abe have said the games, slated to begin on 24 July, will take place as planned but analysts are starting to map out the repercussions of a cancellation or delay.

Indian tennis icon Leander Paes set to retire in 2020

Winner of 18 Grand Slam doubles title, the 46-year-old has been going through a lean patch. His last major win came in 2016 at the French Open.

Never thought I’d be competing against ‘my idol’ Mary Kom, says boxer Nikhat Zareen

Junior world boxing champion Nikhat Zareen claims the BFI has altered the rules to accommodate Mary Kom in 2020 Tokyo Olympics squad.

How Vinesh Phogat did ‘exact opposite’ of what coaches said to ace Olympic qualifier round

With winning a medal at the World Championship out of the way, Phogat said she can now plan better for the Tokyo Olympic 2020.

On Camera

What the key political events of 2025 tell us about Narendra Modi and India’s future

From Operation Sindoor to India-US tensions to the EC controversies, a clear understanding has emerged about where the politics is headed now.

Antitrust watchdog Competition Commission to probe IndiGo flight disruptions

While the commission didn’t mention provisions under which IndiGo's market domination would be examined, Competition Act 2002 prohibits abuse of dominant position by any enterprise.

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.