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Tokyo Olympics to be conducted from July 23rd despite all controversies

Tokyo Olympics to be conducted from July 23rd despite all controversies

Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto warns that the Olympics "must be prepared" to proceed without spectators in the event of a coronavirus outbreak. Japan is dealing with a fourth wave of coronavirus cases, with 10 areas of the country under a state of emergency. There are 50 days until the delayed Tokyo Games begin on 23 July. Hashimoto said, "I believe that the possibility of these Games going on is 100% that we will do this." She added "The question right now is how are we going to have an even more safe and secure Games. "The Japanese people are…
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IPL may resume in 3rd week of September in UAE with several double-headers

IPL may resume in 3rd week of September in UAE with several double-headers

The postponed Indian Premier League will resume tentatively on September 18 or 19 in the UAE with as many as 10 double-headers expected to be played during a three-week window, a senior BCCI official told PTI on Tuesday. The final might be held on October 9 or 10. The three-week window will be enough for the league to complete its remaining 31 games for the season, a win-win scenario for all the primary stakeholders including the BCCI, franchises and broadcasters. Earlier, the IPL was suspended indefinitely midway on May 4 after COVID-19 cases started emerging in a couple of franchise…
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Tensions rise as Japan doesn’t cancel the Tokyo Olympics 2021

Tensions rise as Japan doesn’t cancel the Tokyo Olympics 2021

The situation is not looking great in Japan. A coronavirus state of emergency has been extended in the capital Tokyo and three other major prefectures as cases continue to rise. Yet there's been no word about cancelling the Games, despite both health experts and public opinion being stacked against them. Current polls in Japan show nearly 70% of the population do not want the Olympics to go ahead, but the International Olympic Committee (IOC) remains steadfast that the spectacle will take place. Japan has long insisted there was no question the Olympics, which should have taken place last summer, would…
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Down with covid, Sachin Tendulkar hospitalised

Down with covid, Sachin Tendulkar hospitalised

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who tested positive for Covid-19 last week, Friday said that he has been hospitalised under medical advice and also wished all Indians and his teammates on the 10th anniversary of the 2011 World Cup win. Tendulkar took to Twitter to say, “Thank you for your wishes and prayers. As a matter of abundant precaution under medical advice, I have been hospitalised. I hope to be back home in a few days. Take care and stay safe everyone. Wishing all Indians & my teammates the 10th anniversary of our World Cup win.” The 47-year-old Master Blaster tested positive for Covid-19 along…
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India vs Australia 4th Test: India is looking for the series win without key players.

India vs Australia 4th Test: India is looking for the series win without key players.

Injury has been a major issue for the Indian cricket team as India continues to lose its key players with every match playing in Australia this season. Australian head coach Justin Langer blames IPL saying “… I can’t help but think that the IPL third year really probably wasn’t ideal timing for anyone, certainly for such a big series like this” India reached Australia without Rohit Sharma. And the unavailability of Virat Kohli after the first test defeat already led team India at back foot. India is playing without Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja at the final test and it…
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KANE WILLIAMSON SHOWED APPREHENSION TO LEAVE FOR IPL TO UAE

KANE WILLIAMSON SHOWED APPREHENSION TO LEAVE FOR IPL TO UAE

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has acknowledged that there is a "little bit of apprehension" as he gears up to leave for the UAE to compete in the Indian Premier League, beginning September 19 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Thirteen members of the Chennai Super Kings contingent, including two players, testing positive for the virus has added to his concerns as he prepares for his stint with SunRisers Hyderabad. He flies out on Thursday. "That's part of the reason why they made every team stay at a different hotel," Williamson told 'Radio New Zealand'. "But obviously that's bad news. You don't…
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