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India To Bring 15 Medals & 5 Golds From Tokyo Paralympics: Gursharan Singh
India will perform its best in Tokyo Paralympics, aiming to bring at least 15 medals and five gold medals, said India’s Chef-de-Mission Gursharan Singh. India has already bagged 12 medals and four gold medals so far. Reportedly, India has featured the largest chance of introducing 54 athletes in nine different sports namely Para Archery, Para Athletics, Para Badminton, and others. India is having medal hopes from Para Javelin throwers.
Tags: Tokyo paralympics, medals, Gold Medal, Gursharan Singh, athletes
Courtesy: The Times Of India
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Bronze Medalist Seems Happier Than Silver Medal Winner: Research
It is often observed that there is a lack of joy and prosperity in the face of silver medallists in the Olympic Games than bronze medallists. A 1995 research paper published by psychologists Victoria Medvec, Thomas Gilovich, and Scott F Madey has found out why. The report claimed that the tendency of "counterfactual thinking" and psychology of "coming close" in human beings leads to such circumstances.
Tags: Olympics, Bronze Medal, Silver Medal, athletes
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Tokyo Olympics: 2 Athletes Test Covid Positive In Olympics Village
According to the officials, two athletes have tested Covid positive in the Tokyo Olympic village, just two days ahead of Tokyo Olympics 2020. The onset of the Olympics is already spreading a word of concern owing to the surge in Covid-19 cases in Japan. The Tokyo Olympic Village intends to accommodate 6,700 athletes and officials. The Olympics will happen inside the closed doors to curb the spread of Coronavirus.
Tags: Tokyo Olympics, athletes, Covid-19, Tokyo
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Tokyo Olympics: IOC Ease Ban Over Athlete's Freedom Of Expression
Easing the abiding ban on political protests during the Olympic Games, athletes can now “express their views” in Tokyo 2020. After releasing new guidelines on June 2, IOC stated that athletes can now express their views against racial injustice, speak to the media, and wear clothes expressing their political views after and before the game. However, statements during games at Olympic village or victory ceremonies, are off the list.
Tags: International Olympics Committee, athletes, Tokyo Olympics, political protests
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Sachin, Sehwag Pour Heartwarming Wishes For Their Moms On Mother's Day
Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag poured heartwarming wishes for their mother on Mother's Day occasion. While Tendulkar expressed his gratitude to his mother through his emotional words and photos, Sehwag posted a heart-touching poem for his mother in Hindi. Former cricketer Suresh Raina also thanked his mother for guiding him. Indian southpaw opener Shikhar Dhawan too wished his mother mentioning her "greatest teacher".… read-more
Tags: Indian Cricketer, athletes, mother, motherhood
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SAI Allows Non-residential Athletes To Train At NCOEs
Talented non-residential athletes can now train at the National Centre of Excellence (NCOEs) amid strict COVID-19 rules to protect the bio bubbles made for Olympic-bound sportspersons. Sports Authority of India Regional Director Shiv Sharma urged NCOE in-charges to allow young national level athletes of 'come and play' scheme or NCOE non-residential athletes to practice at staggered timings with their coaches. The decision comes after non-… read-more
Tags: sports, Sports Authority of India, athletes, Olympics
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Tokyo Olympics To See Less Number Of Athletes In Opening Ceremony
The Tokyo Olympics organizers on January 18 stated that they would simplify the operations amidst the pandemic by bringing down the number of athletes at the opening and closing ceremonies. With more than 11,000 athletes competing, only 6,000 are expected to partake in the ceremonies. Moreover, this year's ceremonies will reportedly be redesigned, leaving behind grand traditions and keeping it simple and restrained. However, any "specific… read-more
Tags: Tokyo Olympics, athletes, Ceremony, Covid-19
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SAI Releases SOPs for Covid-postive Tested Athletes
The Sports Authority of India, on October 3, issued standard operating procedure (SOP) for high-performance athletes who had tested positive for COVID-19. The SOPs have been classified into three parts, based on athletes’ symptoms as asymptomatic, prolonged infection or post recovery complications. Medical teams have been assigned and coaches have been instructed to reduce the workout intensity by 50%. All such trainings will take place at… read-more
Tags: SAI, Covid-19, athletes, Training
Courtesy: The Times Of India
