Tokyo Olympics 2021 Archives

September 23, 2021 Ritesh Pathak

Tokyo Olympics gold-medalist Neeraj Chopra meets Abhinav Bindra; latter gifts him a puppy named ‘Tokyo’

The 23-year-old brought home India’s first-ever Olympic gold in track & field at Tokyo 2020.

August 7, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Tokyo Olympics 2020 Day 15 India Highlights: Neeraj Chopra wins gold medal; Bajrang Punia secures bronze

Here is how all the results for Indian contingent unfolded on a historic Saturday.

August 3, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

WATCH: Emotional moment at Tokyo Olympics as Qatar and Italy decide to share high jump gold medal

The video of them deciding to share the gold has gone viral on the internet with some terming it the best moment of Tokyo 2020.

August 1, 2021 Abhinav Goel

Tokyo Olympics 2020 Day 9 India Highlights: PV Sindhu wins Bronze, Men’s Hockey team in semis after 49 years

It was a fruitful day for India at Tokyo Olympics as PV Sindhu’s bronze finally added another medal to India’s tally.

August 1, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

WATCH: PV Sindhu’s historic winning moment at Tokyo 2020 that secured her second Olympic medal

Sindhu defeated China’s He Bingjiao 21-13, 21-15 to clinch bronze medal on Sunday.

July 29, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Tokyo Olympics Day 6 Medal Count: China back at top of standings; India down to 46th position

Talking about some key highlights of the day, USA’s Caeleb Dressel set an Olympic Record timing of 47.02 seconds during his gold medal swim in men’s 100m freestyle event.

July 28, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Tokyo Olympics Day 5 Medal Count: Japan stay at top of standings; India fall down to 43rd position

The hosts continued their dominant display in the Games in Tokyo.

July 28, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

CRICKET NEWS

Thrilling Thursday: From Tokyo Olympics 2020 to Cricket – Matches to watch on July 29

Some of the brightest medal prospects for India in the form of Mary Kom and PV Sindhu will also be in action where the duo will be looking to secure their quarter-finals berth in Tokyo.

July 28, 2021 Agency News

Tokyo Olympics: Simone Biles made call on mental health and showed strength to sit out team final

“Put mental health first” was Simone Biles’ message after she made the decision to sit out her first Tokyo 2020 final on Tuesday.

July 27, 2021 Agency News

Naomi Osaka stunned at Tokyo Olympics as Japan’s ‘face of the Games’ loses to Vondrousova

Naomi Osaka wanted to add Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020 to her US Open and Australian Open titles, but she was well beaten on Tuesday.

July 27, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Tokyo Olympics: India beat Spain 3-0 in men’s hockey to get campaign back on track after Australia defeat

India were dominant in much of the game and their defence, which had been breached as many as seven times in their last game, was also on point as they did not concede a single goal.

July 26, 2021 SportsTiger Staff

Tokyo Olympics Day 3 Medal Count: China and Japan clinch 7 medals each, India drop to 34th in the table

Have a look at all the gold medal winners on Day 3 of the Tokyo Olympics.

July 26, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

WATCH: Australian swimming coach Dean Boxall goes bonkers after Ariarne Titmus wins gold at Tokyo 2020

The video of the coach’s antics has gone viral on internet and is spreading faster than a forest fire.

July 26, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

WATCH: Basketball shooting robot showstopper during USA vs France match at Tokyo 2020

The Americans lost only for the sixth time in 144 matches at the Olympics.

July 25, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

CRICKET NEWS

Shadab Khan pledges to set up fund for Pakistan’s Olympic athletes following weightlifter Talha Talib’s spirited show at Tokyo 2020

Talib held the gold medal spot until the final round but ended fifth.

July 25, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Tokyo Olympics Day 2 Medal Count: USA clinch 10 medals on Sunday; India drop down to 24th position

Check out the list of all the medal winners on Day 2 of the 2020 Summer Olympics.

July 24, 2021 Abhinav Mishra

Blockbuster Sunday: Check out the Indian stars in action at Tokyo Olympics

Sania Mirza, Mary Kom, Manika Batra and PV Sindhu will all be in action on Sunday.

July 24, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Tokyo Olympics Day 1 Medal Count: China on top with 3 gold and 1 silver; India at 12th position

Check out the list of all the medal winners on Day 1 of the 2020 Summer Olympics.

July 24, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Tokyo Olympics 2021 Day 1 Highlights: Mirabai Chanu wins silver medal in weightlifting; Saurabh Chaudhary misses out in shooting finals

It was a mixed day for the Indian contingent on Day 1 in Tokyo on Saturday.

July 24, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Twitter salutes Mirabai Chanu after she bags first India medal at Tokyo 2020

The 26-year-old lifted a total of 202 Kgs (87kg + 115 Kg) to better Karnam Malleswari’s bronze in the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

July 23, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Tokyo Olympics 2021 Day 1 Results: Deepika Kumari ranked 9th in women’s individual event in Archery

With her performance on Day 1, Deepika Kumari is now set to face World No. 193 Bhu Karma of Bhutan in the first round of women’s individual event on July 28.

July 22, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

IOA announces cash reward of INR 75 lakh for gold medal winners from India in Tokyo Olympics

It has also been decided that a pocket allowance of USD 50 per day will be provided to each member of the Indian contingent (including players and staff) for their actual days of stay in Tokyo.

July 19, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Here is the complete list of Indian athletes participating in Tokyo Olympics along with their disciplines

The summer games are set to commence from July 23 and culminate on August 8 and will be played behind closed doors owing to the COVID-19 risk.

July 18, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Tokyo 2020: All you need to know – Opening Ceremony, Schedule, Timing and More

Prior to the commencement of the games, here is all you need to know about the renowned opening ceremony, as India gears up to play in Tokyo 2020 with its biggest contingent of 126 athletes.

July 15, 2021 Varun Malik

Swimming legend Michael Phelps to return to Tokyo Olympics in a new avatar

Phelps, who retired from the professional sports post-2016 Rio Olympics, will join the NBC Sports crew

July 11, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

OTHER SPORTS

It’s a matter of only three more years: India’s boxer Saweety Boora targets 2024 Olympics

With so many achievements already to her name, there is one thing that Saweety has been waiting for quite a long time – Olympics.

July 9, 2021 Abhinav Mishra

PM Modi to interact with Tokyo Olympic-bound Indian athletes virtually on July 13

Around 120 athletes from 18 sporting categories have so far qualified or been named in the final squad by their respective federation for the rescheduled Olympics.

July 8, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Tokyo to be under Coronavirus emergency throughout Olympics, announces Japan PM

As per the current rules, overseas spectators are banned from attending the Games and a cap has been set at 50 per cent of capacity or up to 10,000 people even for domestic viewers.

July 2, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Wrestler Sumit Malik out of Tokyo Olympics, receives two-year ban for using prohibited stimulant

Malik’s ban comes as a big blow to the Indian Wrestling Federation.

June 24, 2021 Ketaki Pole

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju launches Tokyo Olympics 2020 official theme song for India

Tokyo Olympic 2020 are set to kick off from July 23- August 8 in Tokyo, with over 100 Indian athletes qualifying for the sporting event.

June 3, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

OTHER SPORTS

India unveils official Tokyo Olympics kit, pictures trend online

It is also being learned that four sets of official kits will be given to each athlete and more than 100 kits have been kept aside as contingency.

June 1, 2021 SportsTiger Staff

BIG UPDATE | Badminton star Carolina Marin out of Tokyo Olympics; PV Sindhu top contender for women’s singles gold

In a statement, Marin said she has torn the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the two menisci in her left knee and will undergo surgery.

May 11, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

IPL Special

BIG NEWS | Tokyo Olympics might get called off

Even after an extended wait, the situation looks bleak in Japan and there is a possibility that the quadrennial event might have to be called off.

April 23, 2021 Agency News

Tokyo to enter state of emergency three months out from the Olympics

Fresh concerns over the Olympic Games have been raised with Tokyo set to enter a state of emergency.

April 15, 2021 Abhinav Goel

Tokyo Olympics likely to be cancelled due to COVID-19: Senior Japanese official

“What’s the meaning of the Olympics if we spread this infectious disease to many people during the Olympics?”

April 14, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

100 days to Tokyo Olympics: 3 things to look forward to in the Summer Games

For a world plagued with negativity, the Olympics can come as a breath of fresh air for sports lovers around the globe.

March 20, 2021 Abhinav Goel

OTHER SPORTS

BREAKING: Tokyo Olympics to be staged without overseas spectators

Japan has attributed about 8,800 deaths to COVID-19 pandemic and has controlled the virus better than most countries.

March 10, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Tokyo Olympics 2020 to be staged without overseas spectators: Reports

With lingering concern over a rebound in infection rates especially with the detection of new COVID-19 variants, seems like the organisers might well have to take the tough call

February 26, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Indian Grand Prix II: Dutee, Hima register wins in 100m, 200m sprints respectively

While Dutee is hoping to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics by meeting the 11.15 seconds standard, Hima has clocked a better timing only three times before.