Brisbane wins right to host 2032 Olympics

Tokyo (IANS) The Australian city of Brisbane won the right to host the 2032 Summer Olympics in a vote at the 138th session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) here on Wednesday, two days before the opening ceremony of Tokyo 2020.

Australia…

Archers Deepika, Atanu Das have first training session in Tokyo

Tokyo (IANS) India's medal hopefuls in archery, the husband-wife duo of Atanu Das and Deepika Kumari -- the mixed team combine at the Tokyo Olympics -- got the feel of the archery facilities at the Yumenoshima Park in their first training session…

Olympic countdown: Michael Norman, a rising star with patience

New Delhi (IANS) If Michael Norman were to be defined by a word and a sentence, don't look further than his Twitter bio. 'PATIENCE' written 13 times in capital letters is unusual for a speed-loving sprinter who is the only one in the USA…

India's Aditi Ashok on the cusp of historic win in LPGA Tour

Michigan (IANS) Aditi Ashok has the chance of creating history for Indian golf as she moved to within 18 holes of becoming the first-ever winner on the LPGA Tour.

At the $2.3 million Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational, being played at the Midland…

COVID-19 infection rate low within Olympics, says IOC chief

Tokyo (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has said that only 15 people related to the Tokyo Olympics have tested positive for COVID-19. He reiterated that the upcoming Olympics are not a threat to the people of Japan…

Dream of 1.3B for Olympic gold rides on Fouaad Mirza

New Delhi: Raising the hopes of 1.3 billion souls for the first ever medal in an equestrian event for India in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 is the lone participant Fouaad Mirza. Yet, the demeanour and confidence of this handsome 29-year-old, does not betray…

Australian to send largest ever contingent to Tokyo Olympics

Sydney (IANS) With amendments to the athlete replacement rules and team changes, the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has added 16 athletes to its contingent, making it Australia's largest ever team for an Olympic Games on foreign soil.

Don't get bogged down by expectations, PM tells Tokyo-bound athletes

Mumbai (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked the Tokyo Olympics-bound Indian sportspersons not to get bogged down by the pressure of huge expectations and try and put up their best performance without bothering about the results.

Olympic countdown: Mirabai's challenge - snatching the opportunity

New Delhi (IANS) There will be a billion aspirations attached with Mirabai Chanu when she steps on the arena at the Tokyo International Forum to compete in the 49kg division on July 24.

As the sole Indian challenge in the event, Mirabai has…

Italy beat England in penalties to win Euro 2020

London (IANS) Italy became the European football champions after a gap of 53 years by defeating hosts England in a dramatic penalty shootout in the Euro 2020 final at the historic Wembley stadium here.

Italy had won their first Euro title in…