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Self-doubts had crept in post Tokyo Olympics due to knee injuries, but now I am the same Bajrang of 2018 & '19, says Bajrang Punia

NEW DELHI: Star Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia on Saturday revealed that he suffered from insecurities post his career-threatening knee injury in June last year and later settling for a consolatory bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, informing that it took a series of medical tests and doctor consultation to get over…

The Times of India

Rani Rampal dropped from FIH World Cup squad, Savita to lead India again

Rani Rampal, who led the Indian women’s hockey team to the historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics, was dropped for next month’s FIH World Cup with doubts over her fitness

The Hindu

Tokyo Olympics cost ¥1.42 trillion, say organisers as they close books

Accurately tracking costs of the pandemic-delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics is a moving maze because of recent fluctuations in the exchange rate between the dollar and the Japanese yen

The Hindu

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Tokyo closes books on costly, pandemic-delayed Olympics

Organizers of the Tokyo Olympics are closing the books on the pandemic-delayed Games

The Independent UK

Archer Deepika Kumari set for India comeback at Paris World Cup

PARIS: Sidelined after the Tokyo Olympics debacle, star Indian archer Deepika Kumari is all set to make an India comeback in the upcoming Stage 3 of the World Cup beginning here on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Olympic filmmaker needed 2 movies to cover Tokyo turmoil

Naomi Kawase had more material than she knew what to do with after being commissioned by the International Olympic Committee almost four years ago to make a documentary about the Tokyo Olympics

The Independent UK

Neeraj Chopra headlines 37-member Indian team selected for Commonwealth Games 2022

NEW DELHI: Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra headlined the 37-member squad named by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Thursday to compete in the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham from July 28 to August 8 this year.

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Happy with his national record breaking throw of 89.30m, Neeraj Chopra gears up for Diamond League and World Championships

NEW DELHI: Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, who bettered his national record in his very first event since the Olympics, has already set his eyes on the next events and said that he is aiming to improve further in the coming months. Neeraj set the new NR with a…

The Times of India

Neeraj Chopra shatters own national record in first competition after Tokyo Olympics gold

NEW DELHI: India's superstar javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra made a spectacular return to competition after his historic gold in the Tokyo Olympics, a stunning throw of 89.30m shattering his national record and placing him second in a star-studded field at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland, on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Neeraj Chopra set to return to field for the first time after Tokyo Olympics

TURKU (Finland): Tokyo Olympics champion Neeraj Chopra is all set for his much-awaited return to competitive action at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2022, to be held here at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium in Turku, Finland on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Mirabai Chanu’s CWG target: 90kg in snatch & 120kg in clean & jerk

NEW DELHI: Mirabai Chanu is all set to push the weight envelope at the Birmingham CWG next month. The Tokyo Olympics silver medallist has set herself a target of lifting a record 90kg in snatch and another 120kg in clean and jerk at the Games to defend her Gold Coast…

The Times of India

Sports: Shooter Avani Lekhara breaks world record, secures berth for Paris Paralympics 2024

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Avani Lekhara clinched a gold medal with a world record score of 250.6 in Women's 10m Air Rifle standing SH1 here at the Chateauroux Para-Shooting World Cup on Tuesday and secured a place at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Report: WNBA Star Cambage Directed Racial Slur at Nigerian Players

The Australian center was involved in an incident during a scrimmage with Nigeria prior to her withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics.

Sports Illustrated

No taking pressure: Neeraj Chopra wants to repeat Tokyo Olympics approach in World Championships

Chopra is currently training at Kuortane Olympic Training Centre in Finland, where he reached on Thursday after shifting base from Turkey

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Irish Mirror

Irish Olympian Rhys McClenaghan blocked from competing at Commonwealth Games

McClenaghan competed for Ireland at the Tokyo Olympics but has been blocked from competing at the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

The Times of India

Caught in 'experimentation' trap, is Indian hockey losing the chance to rebuild its legacy after Tokyo Olympics high?

Any Olympic success is a great opportunity to build a legacy. But in the case of Indian hockey, the script has been differently written since the 1980 Moscow Games.

The Independent UK

Tokyo Olympic film debuts in Japan; headed next to Cannes

The documentary film about the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics has had it first public viewing

The Guardian - UK

Reece Prescod becomes first Team GB athlete to forgive CJ Ujah publicly

The sprinter Reece Prescod has become the first British athlete to forgive CJ Ujah publicly for failing a drugs test and costing Team GB a 4x100m relay silver medal at last year’s Tokyo Olympics

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Minister of State for Sport Jack Chambers speaks out ahead of IABA's EGM in June

The association recently lost Bernard Dunne as the high performance unit's director due to his disillusionment over how criticism of his work had been handled prior to the Tokyo Olympics.

The Times of India

World Boxing Championships: Lovlina bows out, Pooja advances to quarterfinals

NEW DELHI: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain's IBA World Championship campaign in the 70 kg category came to an early end after a disappointing loss in the pre-quarterfinals, while her compatriot Pooja Rani (81kg) cruised to the last eight stage in Istanbul on Friday.

The Guardian - UK

Clare Balding’s year in TV: ‘My wife and I tried to eat at the table during the pandemic, but we’re back on the sofa’

The broadcaster on loving Ted Lasso, watching The Chase on +1, and presenting the BBC’s Tokyo Olympics coverage from Salford

Bangkok Post

Five Thais to watch at SEA Games

Thailand are sending 819 athletes to the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam which officially begin tomorrow. Here are some of the country's top stars who are expected to shine at the biennial event.

The Times of India

Odisha promotes itself as the sports capital of India with huge investments

ROURKELA: Following the historic performance of the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams at the Tokyo Olympics, the Odisha model of sports was hailed by all and sundry. The Odisha model attributes to the unique partnership between the federations, corporates and sportspersons with a common vision to achieving sporting excellence.…

The Times of India

Women's World C'ships: India boxers handed mixed draw; Lovlina to begin campaign on opening day

NEW DELHI: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain will take on former champion Chen Nien-Chin in her opening bout as Indian pugilists were handed a mixed draw in the 12th edition of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships, starting in Istanbul on Monday.

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Former Opals captain Jenna O'Hea says Liz Cambage told Nigerian players to 'go back to your Third World country' during a training game

Former Opals captain Jenna O'Hea claims that Liz Cambage caused a confrontation with Nigerian basketballers in a training game before the Tokyo Olympics, telling them to "go back to your Third World country".

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