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Page 7 - 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Top headlines: Cloudtail to stop operations; Oyo gets IPO process going

Business Standard brings you the top headlines this evening

Top headlines: Cloudtail to stop operations; Oyo gets IPO process going
Updated On : 09 Aug 2021 | 8:23 PM IST

India's Olympic champions return from Tokyo, get grand reception in Delhi

Gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was welcomed by BJP MP Tejasvi Surya and others

India's Olympic champions return from Tokyo, get grand reception in Delhi
Updated On : 09 Aug 2021 | 6:40 PM IST

Frenzy, chaos as history-making Indian contingent returns from Tokyo

India's Olympic contingent, including history-making javelin throw gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra, returned to the country on Monday and was received enthusiastically by officials

Frenzy, chaos as history-making Indian contingent returns from Tokyo
Updated On : 09 Aug 2021 | 5:19 PM IST

Enough with phone calls, sportspersons should get rewards: Rahul to PM Modi

Enough of video of phone calls, now sportspersons should get rewards as promised, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Monday in an apparent swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In an Instagram post, he posted screenshots of media reports claiming that Olympians in the past had not been paid the rewards announced in Haryana. Gandhi also attached screenshots of tweets made in 2019 by Tokyo Games medal winner Neeraj Chopra - who won India's first ever gold in a track-and-field event - and Bajrang Punia, who won the bronze in wrestling, in which they urged ministers and authorities to fulfil the promise of rewards for athletes after winning medals. "Players should get their dues along with congratulations, not cuts in the sports budget," Gandhi wrote on Instagram. "Enough of video of phone calls, now hand out the amount of rewards," the former Congress chief said in an apparent swipe at the prime minister who spoke with several medal winners and videos of which were widely shared on

Enough with phone calls, sportspersons should get rewards: Rahul to PM Modi
Updated On : 09 Aug 2021 | 5:16 PM IST

UAE based NRI entrepreneur announces Rs 1 crore reward for Sreejesh

A non-resident Indian healthcare entrepreneur based in the United Arab Emirates on Monday announced a Rs one crore cash reward for the Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper P R Sreejesh

UAE based NRI entrepreneur announces Rs 1 crore reward for Sreejesh
Updated On : 09 Aug 2021 | 5:10 PM IST

Athletes to return from Tokyo today, security beefed up at IGI airport

Delhi Police have tightened the security at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport hours before Indian athletes are to return from Tokyo

Athletes to return from Tokyo today, security beefed up at IGI airport
Updated On : 09 Aug 2021 | 2:18 PM IST

India shall aim at top 10 slot in Olympics, says Venkaiah Naidu

After the best-ever performance at the just-concluded Tokyo Olympics, India shall look at breaking into the top 10 at the earliest possible, Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu said on Monday

India shall aim at top 10 slot in Olympics, says Venkaiah Naidu
Updated On : 09 Aug 2021 | 2:10 PM IST

Biopic can wait, want to focus on the game for now, says Neeraj Chopra

Chopra, who made history by winning India's first-ever gold medal in athletics at the Olympics, is now setting sight on next year's Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and the World Championships

Biopic can wait, want to focus on the game for now, says Neeraj Chopra
Updated On : 09 Aug 2021 | 2:06 PM IST

Japan's PM Yoshihide Suga thanks people for safe Olympics during pandemic

Japan's prime minister thanked people for helping the country safely hold the Olympics despite the difficulties of the coronavirus pandemic

Japan's PM Yoshihide Suga thanks people for safe Olympics during pandemic
Updated On : 09 Aug 2021 | 2:03 PM IST

Most disheartened I've ever been: Aditi after missing out on Olympic medal

Indian golfer Aditi Ashok is "disheartened" at missing out on a medal after finishing fourth in the women's individual stroke play at the Tokyo Olympics.

Most disheartened I've ever been: Aditi after missing out on Olympic medal
Updated On : 09 Aug 2021 | 11:33 AM IST

Host gets the most: Here's a surefire way to lift your Olympic medal count

A look at the count of gold, silver, and bronze shows that the host country gets a significant boost, one that persists in subsequent games

Host gets the most: Here's a surefire way to lift your Olympic medal count
Updated On : 09 Aug 2021 | 10:21 AM IST

Enter: The brand called Neeraj Chopra, India's new sporting superstar

The draw for advertisers: Embodies skill & specialisation, is a combination of Olympian & soldier, has the looks

Enter: The brand called Neeraj Chopra, India's new sporting superstar
Updated On : 09 Aug 2021 | 4:07 AM IST

Games close as they began: Odd, empty but still a global spectacle

Spotlight shifts to mental health, best of human athleticism of 206 National Olympic Committees; Tokyo hands over Games baton to Paris for 2024

Games close as they began: Odd, empty but still a global spectacle
Updated On : 09 Aug 2021 | 12:57 AM IST

Tokyo Olympics: From 3DAT to robots, the Games that went high-tech

The Olympics this year were not just tech-heavy in these more visible ways, but also deployed technology to bring the Games to the world in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic

Tokyo Olympics: From 3DAT to robots, the Games that went high-tech
Updated On : 09 Aug 2021 | 6:05 AM IST

'You inspired us': IOC prez thanks athletes as Olympic flame extinguished

Thomas Bach, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Sunday hailed each and every athlete who "inspired everyone with unifying power of sport" during the Tokyo Games.

'You inspired us': IOC prez thanks athletes as Olympic flame extinguished
Updated On : 08 Aug 2021 | 8:16 PM IST

Mixed bag: Erratic Pandemic Olympics wind to a nuanced end

It began with a virus and a yearlong pause. It ended with a typhoon blowing through and, still, a virus. In between: just about everything. The Tokyo Olympics, christened with 2020 but held in mid-2021 after being interrupted for a year by the coronavirus, glided to their conclusion in a COVID-emptied stadium Sunday night as an often surreal mixed bag for Japan and for the world. A rollicking closing ceremony with the theme Worlds We Share an optimistic but ironic notion at this human moment featured everything from stunt bikes to intricate light shows as it tried to convey a "celebratory and liberating atmosphere for athletes after a tense two weeks. It was set to pivot to a live feed from Paris, host of the 2024 Summer Games. And with that, the strangest Olympic Games on record began closing their books for good. Held in the middle of a resurging pandemic, rejected by many Japanese and plagued by months of administrative problems, these Games presented logistical and medical ..

Mixed bag: Erratic Pandemic Olympics wind to a nuanced end
Updated On : 08 Aug 2021 | 7:04 PM IST

Fireworks display marks the official close of Tokyo Olympic Games on Sunday

Ceremony opens with video that looked back on the 17 days of events and competition; Japan Crown Prince makes appearance in stands

Fireworks display marks the official close of Tokyo Olympic Games on Sunday
Updated On : 08 Aug 2021 | 6:21 PM IST

'Wish you had lived till Tokyo Olympics': Rijiju on Milkha Singh last wish

Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju remembered sprint legend Milkha Singh after India won its first gold in athletics through Neeraj Chopra in Javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympics."I'm in tears while posting this video. This is dedicated to you respected Milkha Singh Ji. I wish you had lived atleast till Tokyo Olympics to witness this fulfilling & special moment," Rijiju wrote on Twitter while sharing a video of Milkha Singh expressing his wish to see India win an athletics gold.In the video posted by the former Sports Minister, Milkha Singh could be heard saying: "It's my last wish to see someone, man or woman to win a gold in athletics for India at Olympics. And to see the tricolor at the top, and hear the national anthem will make me happy."Milkha Singh passed away on June 18 at the age of 91.The 23-year-old Neeraj Chopra created history on Saturday as he became the first from the country to win a gold in track and field in the Olympics. He threw a distance of ...

'Wish you had lived till Tokyo Olympics': Rijiju on Milkha Singh last wish
Updated On : 08 Aug 2021 | 5:16 PM IST

Still processing this feeling, says Neeraj Chopra after winning gold

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Sunday said that he is still processing the feeling of winning gold for India at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics."Still processing this feeling. To all of India and beyond, thank you so much for your support and blessings that have helped me reach this stage. This moment will live with me forever," tweeted Chopra.Neeraj Chopra on Saturday threw the javelin to a distance of 87.58m to pick the gold at the Olympics. He began his quest for a medal with a massive throw of 87.03 meters and was leading the pack after the end of the first attempt. He bettered it with the second throw of 87.58m.While Neeraj wasn't able to improve any further, it was enough to get him the coveted medal. He is now the second Indian after Abhinav Bindra to win a gold medal in individual events.Neeraj had then said that he wants to dedicate his medal at the Tokyo Olympics to track and field legends Milkha Singh and PT Usha. Milkha Singh, who passed away earlier this year, always had ...

Still processing this feeling, says Neeraj Chopra after winning gold
Updated On : 08 Aug 2021 | 4:26 PM IST

Staying away from mat for 20-25 days affected preparations: Bajrang Punia

Bajrang had skipped the Poland Open, last ranking event before Games, arguing that he needed training more than the points and headed to Russia, where he trained, also injured his right knee

Staying away from mat for 20-25 days affected preparations: Bajrang Punia
Updated On : 08 Aug 2021 | 3:26 PM IST