Olympic Games

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The modern Olympic Games or Olympics are leading international sporting events featuring summer and winter sports competitions in which thousands of athletes from around the world participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games are considered the world's foremost sports competition with more than 200 nations participating. The Olympic Games are normally held every four years, alternating between the Summer and Winter Olympics every two years in the four-year period.

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5-year-old girl Anwesha won gold medal in online International E-Kata Championship 2020 A 5-year-old girl, Anwesha Spehia won gold medal in online International E-Kata Championship 2020 held on August 29-30 in female 5-year Kata category. "I want her to play in Olympics and win medal for.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:47Published 1 week ago

Which celebrities have been confirmed for Strictly so far? The celebrity contestants confirmed for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing sofar include an EastEnders actress, an Olympic boxer and a reality TV star. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:40Published 3 weeks ago

Olympic flame goes on display near Tokyo’s National Stadium The Olympic flame will go on display at the Japanese Olympic Museum until next year's torch relay ahead of the rescheduled 2020 Tokyo Games. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 03:22Published 3 weeks ago

PM Modi pays tribute to Dhyan Chand, President confers National Sports Awards Nation on Saturday remembered hockey legend Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter and paid tribute to Dhyan Chand on the occasion. Dhyan Chand's birth.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:39Published 3 weeks ago

Usain Bolt self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19 On Monday, Jamaica’s health ministry confirmed that Usain Bolt, eight-time Olympic gold medalist, had tested positive for COVID-19. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:06Published on August 26, 2020

Eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt self-isolating after coronavirus test Eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt has confirmed he is in quarantineas he awaits the result of a coronavirus test. The 34-year-old Jamaican, whoretired from sprinting in 2017, revealed on.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:42Published on August 24, 2020

Give award after meticulous decision-making: Olympian Sushil Kumar on Arjuna Awards The double Olympic medalist in wrestling, Sushil Kumar stated that prestigious awards like Arjuna and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna must be given to players after meticulous decision-making. "Congrats to.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:28Published on August 20, 2020

The Olympic Royal, Princess Anne, turns 70 Princess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise was born on August 15, 1950, the second of the queen's four children. She went on to shirk the royal stereotype, even competing in the Olympics. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:04Published on August 14, 2020

Olympics-Stranded Japanese honeymooners end up as Cape Verde's team ambassadors From a wrecked honeymoon in Cape Verde to becoming the country's Olympic ambassadors - the extraordinary COVID-19 tale of a Japanese couple. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 04:18Published on August 13, 2020

Diving fail He is training for the Olympics! Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:11Published on August 11, 2020

Bouncing back from Olympic disappointment Japanese trampolinist Tetsuya Sotomura was pushing for his country's final qualification spot for the Tokyo Olympics earlier this year but his dream was shattered when the Games were postponed. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:15Published on August 7, 2020

Olympic rings removed temporarily from Tokyo Bay The Olympic rings monument installed in Tokyo Bay for the 2020 Summer Games was temporarily removed for maintenance on Thursday, and will return in December when Japan heads into the final stretch of.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:51Published on August 6, 2020

Olympic rings temporarily removed from Tokyo Bay The Olympic rings monument installed in Tokyo Bay for the 2020 Summer Games was temporarily removed for maintenance on Thursday (August 6) and will return in December when Japan heads into the final.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:06Published on August 6, 2020

The next Olympic diver is here! Terrible landing. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:16Published on August 3, 2020

‘Captain Tobias’ completes marathon fundraiser with help from Olympic champion Olympic champion Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill joined nine-year-old fundraiserTobias Weller for the final leg of his second lockdown marathon. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:12Published on August 1, 2020

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Mo Farah breaks one-hour world record at Brussels Diamond League Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah breaks the one-hour world record on his return to the track at Friday's Diamond League meeting in Brussels. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago
Olympic icon John Carlos proud of NBA boycotts: 'I hope it goes beyond just basketball' John Carlos, who took a stand against racism at the 1968 Olympics, watched the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday with a deep sense of pride. USATODAY.com - Published on August 27, 2020
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Sprinting legend Bolt tests positive for coronavirus Jamaica's eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt tests positive for coronavirus, his agent confirms. BBC News - Published on August 26, 2020

Eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt tests positive for COVID-19 Usain Bolt won gold medals in both the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash at three consecutive Olympic Games from 2008-2016. USATODAY.com - Published on August 25, 2020
Bolt awaits coronavirus test result Jamaican former sprinter and eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt is awaiting results of a recent coronavirus test while self-isolating. BBC News - Published on August 24, 2020
Chariots of Fire actor Ben Cross dies aged 72 He was best known for his portrayal of British Olympic athlete Harold Abrahams in the Oscar-winning film. BBC News - Published on August 18, 2020	Under Armour CEO under fire for Olympic speed suit controversy Some Olympic speedskaters are blaming their Under Armour Mach 39 suit for their poor performance at Sochi. Kevin Plank, founder and CEO of Under Armour, talks about the controversy with the "CBS This.. CBS News - Published on August 17, 2020
War veteran bobsledder competes in Sochi for fellow soldiers Iraqi war veteran Chris Fogt is competing in his second Olympics as a member of the U.S. bobsledding team. He is part of the US Army World Class Athlete program, which allows soldiers to compete as.. CBS News - Published on August 17, 2020	Lauryn Williams takes silver in bobsled, just misses Olympic history American Lauryn Williams became just the fifth person to win medals at both the Summer and Winter Olympics. In Sochi, she was part of the two-person bobsled team that took silver. Williams won a gold.. CBS News - Published on August 17, 2020
U.S. strikes Olympic gold for the second day in a row For a second straight day, the U.S. struck gold at the Winter Olympics in Sochi. Steve Futterman reports. CBS News - Published on August 17, 2020	Americans win first gold in Olympic ice dancing Meryl Davis and Charlie White won the ice dance gold medal Monday, the first Olympic title in the event for the United States. CBS News - Published on August 17, 2020
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Jessica Ennis-Hill: A personal guide through the magic of Olympic gold It was an iconic moment. The 'face of the Games' triumphing on 'Super Saturday' at London 2012. Jessica Ennis-Hill looks back on gold. BBC News - Published on July 18, 2020	Beth Tweddle: Olympic medallist says 'there is no place for bullying' in gymnastics Olympic medallist Beth Tweddle says "there is no place for bullying or abuse in the sport that I love" amid widespread allegations in gymnastics. BBC News - Published on July 15, 2020
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Olympic Games

Major international sport event

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Cathy Freeman admits she had doubts when she was asked to light the cauldron at the Sydney 2000 games

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Beirut blast: The rowers left with nothing cling to Olympics dream

Mo Farah breaks one-hour world record at Brussels Diamond League

Olympic icon John Carlos proud of NBA boycotts: 'I hope it goes beyond just basketball'

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Sprinting legend Bolt tests positive for coronavirus

Eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt tests positive for COVID-19

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