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Most Japanese Don't Want Foreign Fans At Tokyo Olympics: Poll

Agence France-Presse | Monday March 8, 2021

Tokyo Games organisers said last week that they plan to rule on the matter this month, likely before the nationwide torch relay begins on March 25.

Confident Of Tokyo Olympics Going Ahead This Year, Don't Believe Rumours: Kiren Rijiju

Asian News International | Monday March 8, 2021

Kiren Rijiju stated that the Tokyo Olympics has been finalised, and only the protocols are left to be decided on.

Mark Pavelich, "Miracle On Ice" Olympic Hockey Star, Found Dead

Agence France-Presse | Saturday March 6, 2021

Mark Pavelich was one of the leading scorers for the US national team that won the 1980 Winter Olympic hockey tournament in Lake Placid, New York.

Olympic-Bound Neeraj Chopra Shatters Own Javelin Throw National Record At Indian Grand Prix

Press Trust of India | Saturday March 6, 2021

Indian Grand Prix: Olympic-bound javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra broke his own national record by hurling a throw of 88.07m, bettering his previous best of 88.06m.

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju Bats For Hosting Olympics In India

Press Trust of India | Friday March 5, 2021

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said the Olympic movement is not complete till India hosts an Olympic Games.

Para-Javelin Thrower Sandeep Chaudhary's Missed Dope Test Not Considered Whereabouts Failure

Press Trust of India | Thursday March 4, 2021

The International Paralympics Committee said Indian para javelin thrower Sandeep Chaudhary's missed dope test will not be considered a whereabouts violation as he had given an advance notice of new location.

UK Government Unveils New 300-Million Pound Virus-Aid Scheme For English Sport

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday March 3, 2021

British government announced a 300-million pound recovery package for sport as part of a plan to assist the wider economy in coping with the fall-out from the coronavirus pandemic.

Decision On Foreign Fans At Tokyo Games This Month: Organisers

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday March 3, 2021

Tokyo 2020 chief Seiko Hashimoto said safety of Japanese citizens "is the top priority" even as a decision remains pending on allowing overseas fans at Olympics.

Rally Legend "Flying Finn" Hannu Mikkola Dies Aged 78

Agence France-Presse | Saturday February 27, 2021

The Ford and Audi driver, known as the "Flying Finn", won the coveted World Rally Championship in 1983 and Finland's notoriously unnerving 1000 Lakes Rally seven times.

Tokyo Olympics Should Have Fans In Stands, Says President: Report

Agence France-Presse | Saturday February 27, 2021

Seiko Hashimoto, the new Tokyo 2020 president, said Olympics should have spectators just like other major sports events.

Sports Ministry Restores Recognition Of Gymnastics Federation of India After 10 Years

Press Trust of India | Saturday February 27, 2021

The Sports Ministry has restored the recognition of the faction-ridden Gymnastics Federation of India (GFI) after 10 years, taking into records Sudhir Mittal's election as president in the polls held in November 2019.

New Zealand, France Clash In Heavyweight 2023 Rugby World Cup Opener

Agence France-Presse | Friday February 26, 2021

New Zealand and France are in Pool A along with Italy and two qualifiers - one from the Americas and one from Africa.

Hima Das Appointed Deputy Superintendent In Assam Police

Ajay Pal Singh | Friday February 26, 2021

India's ace sprinter Hima Das was officially appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assam, on Friday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates Khelo India Winter Games

Press Trust of India | Friday February 26, 2021

Athletes from 27 states and Union Territories are competing in the Khelo India Winter Games which will conclude on March 2.

Gulmarg Will Be An International Destination For Winter Sports: Kiren Rijiju

Asian News International | Friday February 26, 2021

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju said that Gulmarg will be an international destination for Winter Games in the future.