tokyo olympics 2021

Success stories become special when they are built through struggle, courage, and belief. Sunisa Lee is one such athlete. She never lost hope. Even during the toughest moments of her life. From a little girl practicing flips in her backyard to becoming an Olympic champion, Lee's journey is full of inspiration. Her father built her a balance beam using a mattress. This was because the family could not afford expensive training equipment in the beginning. That support became the base of her journey in gymnastics.

Neymar is back in yellow after nearly three years away, carrying the scars of a torn ACL and the weight of what may be his final World Cup. With Vinicius Jr. waiting in the wings and Brazil's most iconic shirt number at the centre of a national debate, this is the story of what the No. 10 has always meant, and why, one last time, it still belongs to him.

British sprinter CJ Ujah, a sub-10-second 100m runner and 2017 World Championship relay gold medalist, faced a significant setback after a doping violation at the Tokyo Olympics. Following a 22-month ban for a non-intentional violation linked to supplements, Ujah has returned to competition and is working to rebuild his athletic career.

Neeraj Chopra is nearing a comeback after a 232-day break focused on rehabilitation from groin, ankle and back injuries. The Olympic champion has been rebuilding fitness and refining technique ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Potential return events include meets in Poland, Finland and Czechia, while his main target remains defending his Asian Games title later this year.

Nelly Korda continues her reign as a golf superstar. She has secured major titles and Olympic gold. Her career highlights include multiple LPGA Tour victories. In 2026, Korda dominated the Chevron Championship, adding another major to her impressive collection. She also regained the world number one ranking. Korda's consistent performance solidifies her position as a leading figure in women's golf.

Allyson Felix is targeting a remarkable Olympic return at Los Angeles 2028, driven by the pull of competing at home rather than expectations of success. The most decorated woman in track and field history is balancing family life with a measured comeback attempt, aiming to test her limits once more, even as she openly acknowledges the challenges of returning at 42.

WWE has carried out a major post-WrestleMania 42 roster shake-up, with over 20 talents exiting across the main roster, NXT and developmental. High-profile names and entire factions, including Wyatt Sicks, were affected as the company begins a new cycle. The scale of departures reflects a significant reset following its flagship event, with further changes still possible.

Denmark's two-time Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen, 32, has retired due to persistent back issues, ending a dominant era in badminton. His career, marked by two Olympic golds and two World Championship titles, redefined the sport's physical standards. Axelsen's influence extended globally, particularly in China, where he connected with fans in Mandarin.

Tennis legend Leander Paes has switched from Trinamool Congress to BJP ahead of the Bengal assembly polls. The saffron party sees his move as a way to connect with urban, young, and non-Hindu voters. Paes expressed his desire to serve the youth and countrymen, thanking PM Modi for the opportunity. His entry is expected to boost BJP's image and campaign.

The IOC has banned transgender women from competing in women’s Olympic events starting from the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The decision includes a mandatory gene test and is based on fairness concerns, according to IOC president Kirsty Coventry. The move aligns with recent U.S. policy and is expected to spark strong debate across the global sports community.

The Tokyo 2021 Olympics opening ceremony is on Friday 23rd and the Games will run till Sunday, August 8, 2021. The Tokyo Olympic 2020 opening ceremony will begin from 4:30 pm IST on July 23, 2021, while the events on Friday commenced at 5.30 am IST.

The Tokyo Olympics, delayed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, are now scheduled for late July and early August.

India's only individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra on Friday lauded the Tokyo-bound athletes for showing great determination and achieving the "exceptional" feat of qualifying for the Summer Games in the face of the Covid-19 adversity. Bindra, posted a heartfelt message, congratulating all Indian athletes who have qualified for the Tokyo Games, starting July 23.

Ace weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu opened India's medals tally on Saturday as she bagged a silver in the Women's 49kg category at Tokyo International Forum. Chanu lifted a total of 202 kg (87kg in snatch and 115kg in clean and jerk) during her four successful attempts across the competition. China's Zhihui Hou bagged gold with a total of 210kg and created a new Olympic Record while Indonesia's Windy Cantika Aisah grabbed bronze with a total of 194kg.

Many fans living outside Japan who bought tickets for the Tokyo Olympics from brokers — known as Authorized Ticket Resellers — will not get full refunds. And they may have a long wait to get any refunds at all.

Five personnel of the Indian Air Force (IAF) are part of the Indian contingent that will participate in the Tokyo Olympics starting Friday.

Tokyo 2020 Olympic organisers said on Thursday two athletes residing in the Olympic village tested positive for Covid-19. The organisers announced 12 new positive cases overall, including the two athletes, bringing the total to 87.

Just like the entire country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also tuned in to watch the ongoing men's hockey semi-final clash between India and Belgium in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.

China's Shi Tingmao claimed her second gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics with victory in the women's 3 metre springboard diving on Sunday, becoming the second woman to retain both individual and synchronised titles at the Games.

Australia were handed an automatic bronze in the mixed doubles after world number one Novak Djokovic withdrew because of injury but Ash Barty said on Sunday they fully deserved the medal after playing "incredible" tennis this week.