India commenced their Tokyo Olympics mission with a 3-2 triumph over New Zealand in their opening men's hockey Group A fixture on Day 2. Vice-captain Harmanpreet Singh with a brace to propel his side dominate and have a winning start. Australia to face next, tomorrow.
Sri Lanka beats India in the 3rd ODI by three wickets where Praveen Jayawickrama and Akila Dananjaya conveyed six wickets while Avishka Fernando and Bhanuka Rajapaksa gave half-centuries to impel their side but India wins the series by 2-1 in Colombo.
The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics at the national stadium finally began after a year delay. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sighted having an occasional glimpse of the mega event. Sports Minister Anurag Thakur also applauded Indian athletes from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.
A Judo practitioner from Algeria, Fethi Nourine has concluded withdrawal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics before his event commencements to prevent his possible draw against an Israeli opponent.
Real Madrid striker and France International Karim Benzema contacts COVID-19 virus and is prohibited from being in part with the Whites team.
Archer Deepika Kumari is set to pair with Pravin Jadhav for the archery mixed event at the Tokyo Games.
Gold medal winners in Tokyo Games will get a cash amount of Rs 75 lakh from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) apart from their bonus sum of Rs 25 lakh for partaking.
FC Goa defender Sanson Pereira has signed a contract extension with the club that will keep him at the Indian Super League side for three more years until the summer of 2024.
Group C oppositions Spain and Egypt started in the group stage of the Tokyo Men's Football event with a goalless draw losing their two players to injury.
Wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant is back on the team India squad for the Test series vs England as he healed from COVID-19 virus.
Manchester City have suspended their pre-season friendlies against Troyes in France because of the British necessity of quarantine, confirmed the English club on Wednesday.
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur with "Humara Victory Punch" started a new ambition to hail the confidence and motivate the Olympic-bound athletes who are representing the nation.
Doordarshan, All India Radio and DD Sports are set to broadcast the Tokyo Games live while additional DD channels and AIR will operate with special programs.
Giannis Antetokounmpo conquers with his career-high 50 points for the Bucks to win the NBA championship against the Phoenix Suns 105-98 in 50 years.
India defeats Sri Lanka in their stunning 2nd ODI with three wickets (277/7) where Indians needed 276 runs to seize a defensible lead in the series.
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