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Rally Legend "Flying Finn" Hannu Mikkola Dies Aged 78

The Ford and Audi driver, known as the "Flying Finn", won the coveted World Rally Championship in 1983 and Finland's notoriously unnerving 1000 Lakes Rally seven times.

Tokyo Olympics Should Have Fans In Stands, Says President: Report

Seiko Hashimoto, the new Tokyo 2020 president, said Olympics should have spectators just like other major sports events.

Sports Ministry Restores Recognition Of Gymnastics Federation of India After 10 Years

The Sports Ministry has restored the recognition of the faction-ridden Gymnastics Federation of India (GFI) after 10 years, taking into records Sudhir Mittal's election as president in the polls held in November 2019.

New Zealand, France Clash In Heavyweight 2023 Rugby World Cup Opener

New Zealand and France are in Pool A along with Italy and two qualifiers - one from the Americas and one from Africa.

Hima Das Appointed Deputy Superintendent In Assam Police

India's ace sprinter Hima Das was officially appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assam, on Friday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates Khelo India Winter Games

Athletes from 27 states and Union Territories are competing in the Khelo India Winter Games which will conclude on March 2.

Gulmarg Will Be An International Destination For Winter Sports: Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju said that Gulmarg will be an international destination for Winter Games in the future.

Tokyo Olympics: Fans Allowed To Attend Torch Relay, But No Cheering

Spectators will be allowed to watch the flame pass, but will be required to wear masks, avoid crowding and only attend segments of the torch relay near their home.

Italian MotoGP Team Boss Fausto Gresini Dies Of Coronavirus At 60

Fausto Gresini won the 125cc motorbike world championship in 1985 and 1987 before setting up his own outfit.

German Beach Volleyball Stars Boycott World Tour Event In Qatar Over Bikini Ban

Germany's beach volleyball stars Karla Borger and Julia Sude have said they will boycott a tournament in Qatar next month because it was "the only country" where players were forbidden from wearing bikinis on court.

After Covid Warriors, Athletes Headed To Tokyo Olympics To Be Vaccinated Next: Kiren Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju said that when the vaccination starts for others starts after the Covid warriors get it, athletes headed to Tokyo Olympics should be first priority.

Confident That Karnataka Will Make Khelo India University Games 2021 Grand Success, Says Kiren Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju is confident that the next edition of Khelo India University Games (KIUG) scheduled for later this year is going to be a ''grand success''.

Karnataka To Host Khelo India University Games 2021

The first edition of Khelo India University Games (KIUG) was held in Bhubaneswar in February 2020.

Former Japan Olympic Minister Seiko Hashimoto Named Tokyo Games Chief After Sexism Row

Seiko Hashimoto said she will "spare no effort" in ensuring the Tokyo Olympics is a success.

Japan Olympic Minister Top Pick For 2020 Chief After Sexism Row: Reports

Seiko Hashimoto, Japan's Olympic Minister, is the top candidate to replace Tokyo Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori after the latter resigned over sexism row, said reports.

Tokyo Olympics Panel Starts Search For New Boss After Sexism Row: Report

The panel charged with finding a new Tokyo Olympics chief is convening for the first time to choose a successor to Yoshiro Mori, who resigned after making sexist remarks.

Three More Race Walkers Qualify For Tokyo Olympics; New National Records In 20km Events

3 Indian race walkers qualified for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics during the National Open Race Walking Championships, with Sandeep Kumar and Priyanka Goswami shattering national records in the men's and women's 20km events respectively.

Tokyo Olympics Chief Yoshiro Mori Resigns Over Sexism Row, But Successor Unclear

Tokyo 2020 chief Yoshiro Mori bowed to mounting pressure and resigned Friday over sexist remarks, but his replacement was not immediately clear after opposition emerged to his favoured successor.