Page 6 - Athletes

Tokyo Olympics 2020: American medal rush begins with a splash

Host Japan follows China in list for most gold medals

Need joint effort to make India a sporting powerhouse: Anurag Thakur

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur insisted that sports is a state subject but said if the centre and the respective states work hand in hand, the country can be a sporting powerhouse in the future.

Delhi Metro installs Olympics selfie stations to root for athletes

A number of selfie points have been set up by the Delhi Metro authorities at its prominent stations, including at Rajiv Chowk and JLN Stadium, to cheer up the athletes taking part in Tokyo Olympics

Qualified at home, Indian athletes fail to make the cut at Olympics

While winning medals in track and field events may still be a tough task, can India's athletes at least match the minimum qualifying times at the real event?

Tokyo Olympics 2021 India contingent: List of Indian athletes, officials

India's Olympic contingent for Tokyo 2020 includes 127 participants from 18 sports, including two alternate players and one reserve goalie in men's and women's hockey squads, respectively

3810 anti-doping tests conducted in athletics in first six months of 2021

The Covid-19 restrictions may have been a big hurdle but it did not hamper the anti-doping efforts in athletics, which has seen 3,810 samples being collected in the first six months of the year

Olympics: 5,000 anti-doping tests to be conducted during Tokyo Games

The International Testing Agency (ITA) plans to conduct approximately 5,000 on-site tests as part of its anti-doping efforts during the Tokyo Olympic Games, starting July 23.

Olympics 2020: Gymnast Pranati Nayak begins practice in Tokyo

Gymnast Pranati Nayak, who was part of the first batch of Indian athletes to fly into Tokyo from New Delhi on Sunday morning, began her practice sessions ahead of the Olympics.

Indians at Olympic village: Mixed reviews for food, no daily housekeeping

The Indian contingent was largely satisfied with the food and facilities provided at the Olympic Games Village, but a request has gone out to the Indian Embassy for 100 plus electric kettles

Tokyo 2020: Anurag Thakur to send off first batch of Indian athletes today

With the Tokyo Olympics set to commence in a week's time, a formal send-off ceremony will take place on Saturday at New Delhi's Airport as the first batch of athletes departs from India to Tokyo

Tokyo Olympics: Know what happens if an athlete tests Covid-19 positive

An athlete or a team that is forced to withdraw because of Covid will be considered 'did not start (DNS)' instead of 'disqualified'. Check Covid protocols during Olympics 2021 here

PM Modi combines humour with sincerity in interactive session with athletes

Modi sought to make the athletes feel at ease before they leave for the Tokyo Games, where expectations from them will be high.

Govt will stand with Olympic players, try to provide facilities: Pramanik

Union Minister of State (MoS) for Youth Affairs and Sports Nisith Pramanik said that the Centre is confident that our sportspersons will play to bring glory to India

First batch of Indian athletes to depart for Tokyo Olympics on July 17: IOA

First batch of India's Olympic-bound athletes will depart for Tokyo on July 17, IOA President Narinder Batra said while expressing disappointment at organisers' refusal to allow them to come earlier

PM Modi reviews Olympic preparations; to interact with athletes on July 13

The interaction with the athletes will be held virtually owing to the Covid-19 situation.

PM Modi to interact with Tokyo-bound athletes on July 13 before departure

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with India's Olympic-bound sportspersons on July 13, three days before the first batch of athletes departs for the Games in Tokyo

No relay: Banned sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson left off Olympic team

Banned sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was not on the Olympic roster released by USA Track and Field

Indian Navy athlete MP Jabir qualifies for Tokyo Olympics in 400m hurdles

Ace athlete of Indian Navy, MP Jabir, has qualified for the Tokyo Olympics in 400m hurdles after he clocked 49.78s to win gold at the recently concluded Inter-State Athletiss Shamrionshirs in Ratiala

Srihari Natraj qualifies for Tokyo Olympics after FINA approves QT

Indian swimmer Srihari Natraj officially booked himself a Tokyo Olympics berth on Wednesday after the sport's world governing body FINA approved his 'A' standard qualification time

Covishield dose interval relaxed for Olympic-bound athletes: Centre to SC

The Centre has told SC that athletes, sportspersons, accompanying staff of the Indian contingent attending the Tokyo Olympics will be given second dose of Covishield vaccine prior to time interval