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The Tokyo Paralympics slated to begin on August 24, will be Jhajharia's third Paralympics.

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.

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.

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.

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

India had last week announced a 16-member team for the Tokyo Games but refrained from naming the captain although it was more or less certain that Rani would lead the side.

According to the IOA, the association with MPL is for one-and-a-half years and will end on December 31 next year.

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

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Assistant secretary Vinod Tomar defended the decision.

In February this year, the Rio Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu moved out of the SAI-Gopichand Academy and started training at the indoor stadium.

As per the norms, the number of officials travelling to Olympics cannot be more than one-third of the athletes' contingent.

The 26-year-old Vinesh can now win her third gold in as many tournaments this season, having won titles in Matteo Pellicone (March) and Asian Championship (April).