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Monday, May 6, 2024
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

Azad, Antony, Geetha—6 candidates to watch in 2024. Their win can reshape politics in states

While Chandra Shekhar Azad is a streetfighter who has caught the fancy of Dalit youth, Anil Antony is the face of the BJP’s fresh social engineering attempt.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.