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It was expected that with a low combined ranking of 113, Bopanna (38) and left-handed Sharan's (75) entry would depend only on large scale withdrawals.

She became the 12th individual Indian athlete to qualify for the Tokyo Games.

Aditi thus joined Anirban Lahiri and Udayan Mane to make it a team of three to Tokyo.

Tokyo is under a quasi-state of emergency until July 11 with infection cases rising again.

“It is a proud moment to be the flag-bearer for the country in the Olympics. I am really excited as you will not get that opportunity again. This is the opportunity where you will be there,’’ said Sindhu

The Tokyo-bound badminton doubles specialists says it is always good to hear different kind of perspective which usually they don’t talk with coaches.

Sushila, who competes in the 48kg category, has 989 points which puts her at seventh spot in the Asian list, the International Judo Federation said.

The Sports Authority of India and Indian Olympic Association will conduct interactive sessions to understand the Covid-19 protocols.

Dutee missed the automatic qualification mark of 11.15 seconds by two-hundredths of a second during the Indian Grand Prix 4.

The Indian captain said it was not easy to prepare the team physically and mentally when the Games were delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Lahiri on Tuesday made the cut for the Olympics at the 60th spot, the last quota available as per the International Golf Federation rankings

The sprinter, who broke own national record in 100m, will get another shot at the mark in inter-State event.

The Indian made the cut at the 60th spot, the last available quota in the Games rankings.

The Tokyo organisers have prescribed stricter regulations for travellers from 11 countries including India for the Games beginning July 23.

Under Manpreet's captaincy, the Indian team won the Asia Cup in 2017, the Asian Champions Trophy in 2018 and the FIH Series Final in 2019.

Dutee Chand, women’s relay team breach national records but failed to make the cut.

The Indian men's hockey team has won 11 Olympic medals, includes eight gold, one silver and two bronze. However, it has been 41 years since the team last won an Olympic medal.

Mirza has been training under Dubai-based Spanish coach Cesar Ferrer-Victoria.

Nadal lost to world No.1 Novak Djokovic in the French Open semi-finals recently.

Eight seasoned players -- are part of the 16-member strong squad. The team captain will be announced later, said HI