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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Athletes should get vaccines to show solidarity with Japanese people - IOC’s Bach Bach says Olympic athletes should vaccinate to show solidarity Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 04:29Published 2 weeks ago

Olympics boss confronts Tokyo protesters International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach briefly confronted a small group of anti-Olympics protesters outside the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, building following his meeting with the.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:44Published 3 weeks ago

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IOC's Bach confident of hosting spectators at Games after meeting Japan PM Bach confident that spectators can attend next year's Olympics Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:54Published 3 weeks ago

Gymnasts reveal what a COVID-hit Olympics could be like VIDEO SHOWS: UNITED STATES' GYMNASTS YUL MOLDAUER AND EMJAE FRAZIER TALKING ABOUT THE RESTRICTIONS BEING IMPOSED ON THEM BECAUSE OF COVID-19 TO ENABLE THEM TO COMPETE AT AN EVENT IN TOKYO SHOWS: TOKYO Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:42Published on November 6, 2020

World worst executed ice skating trick! He won't make the Olympics. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:08Published on November 4, 2020

Construction of swimming pool with Olympic standards underway in Kashmir In order to promote water sports activities in Jammu and Kashmir, government is constructing first-of-its-kind swimming pool with Olympic standards. The new infrastructure will promote swimming.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:56Published on November 2, 2020

Breakdancing: What a sport! Is it a dance? Is it a sport? Breakdancing or breaking is a form of street dance that has its origins in Bronx in New York. Breakers, also called b-boys and b-girls, can move to anything from soul to.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 03:42Published on October 30, 2020

Sprint 100m World Champion banned for two years The U.S. sprinter and 100 meter world champion Christian Coleman has been banned from competition for two years for breaching anti-doping whereabouts rules. The decision means he will miss next years.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:06Published on October 28, 2020

Libyan weightlifter fights for Olympic dream Weightlifter Ahmed Abu Zeriba has spent years braving Libya's raging war, harsh economic conditions, and now a global pandemic - all with one goal - to represent his country in Tokyo's 2021 Olympics... Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:42Published on October 27, 2020

Growing tribe of Japanese proudly defies tattoo taboo, eyes Olympics boost Breaking taboos: Japan's tattoo fans bare their ink as they go against the social norm in their country. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 05:49Published on October 27, 2020

Tokyo urges Olympics supporters to 'pack less, wait less' following security tests Tokyo Games organisers complete three days of security tests as they prepare to host the rescheduled Olympics next year. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 03:36Published on October 21, 2020

DOJ calls out Russian hacking spree [NFA] The U.S. Justice Department said on Monday it has indicted six Russian intelligence agency hackers for a four-year long hacking spree that included attacks against the 2018 PyeongChang Winter.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:35Published on October 19, 2020

Chandigarh's Artist makes portrait of Olympic gold medallist Balbir Singh Senior using hockey, ball On the 97th birth anniversary of Balbir Singh Senior, an artist made his portrait with hockey and ball at Sector-42 hockey stadium. Legendary hockey player Balbir Singh Senior was an Olympic gold.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:57Published on October 10, 2020

Olympic gymnast launches unique new fragrance to smell like fresh laundry Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock has starred in a series of spoof ads tolaunch a unique new perfume capturing the essence of freshly launderedclothes. New scent has been specially created to.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:04Published on October 7, 2020

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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

Doggy daycare holds canine Olympics The real Olympics were canceled this year, but this doggy daycare in Wisconsin held its own events in honor of the summer games. CBS 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
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