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Revisiting the Tokyo Olympics as the track and field world championships open in Japan's capital

Japan’s National Stadium was fanless four years ago during the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

Japan’s Expo 2025 revives memories of Tokyo Olympics’ cost blowout

World Expo opens in Osaka amid scrutiny over weak ticket sales and ballooning costs.

Al Jazeera · Apr 14, 2025

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu delays return, eyes Commonwealth meet

NEW DELHI: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Mirabai Chanu, recuperating from a thigh injury, has delayed her return to competition.

The Times of India · Mar 11, 2025

Bajrang Punia approaches Delhi High Court, challenges suspension by NADA

NEW DELHI: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia has moved the Delhi High Court challenging his provisional suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) in June for “refusing to give his urine sample” for dope testing.

The Times of India · Sep 9, 2024

Hockey India plans to have Lakra, Sunil in coaching set-up

NEW DELHI: After roping in PR Sreejesh as the new chief coach of the junior men's team, Hockey India (HI) now plans to include two more former India players in the coaching set-up. Defender Birendra Lakra and halfback SV Sunil are likely to join Sreejesh in the coaching group for…

The Times of India · Aug 15, 2024

Neeraj Chopra's medal at Paris Olympics not quite a silver lining in athletics

A 27-member Indian athletics contingent, headlined by Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, competed at the Paris Olympics. They had just one medal to show at the end of the Games - Neeraj's silver in javelin throw.

The Times of India · Aug 12, 2024

Sifan Hassan Makes History With Marathon Gold In Tokyo

Sifan Hassan's historic gold in the women’s marathon at the Tokyo Olympics showcases her exceptional talent and versatility in long-distance running.

Top News · Aug 11, 2024

Psychotropic drugs in the Olympic Games: Doping regulations and athletes’ mental health medications

Elite gymnast Simone Biles made headlines in 2021 when she withdrew from the team finals and the individual all-around finals in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics for mental health reasons. Before that, Biles’s confidential medical records from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) database had been leaked by hackers alongside the records…

The Conversation · Aug 7, 2024

Paris Olympics: Who is Vinesh Phogat's gold-medal challenger Sarah Hildebrandt who makes flash cards to study her opponents

NEW DELHI: It won't be wrong to analyse that Vinesh Phogat wrestled the final first before reaching the gold-medal match in the women's 50kg division at the Paris Olympics. Beating Yui Susaki, who had won nothing but gold in her 82-0 unbeaten international career until Tuesday, including the Tokyo Olympics…

The Times of India · Aug 7, 2024

Paris Olympics: Who is Vinesh Phogat's gold-medal challenger Sarah Hiderbrandt who makes flash cards to study her opponents

NEW DELHI: It won't be wrong to analyse that Vinesh Phogat wrestled the final first before reaching the gold-medal match in the women's 50kg division at the Paris Olympics. Beating Yui Susaki, who had won nothing but gold in her 82-0 unbeaten international career until Tuesday, including the Tokyo Olympics…

The Times of India · Aug 7, 2024