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As Tokyo Olympics marks the revival of hockey in India, read how Odisha’s Sundergarh district has become the ‘Cradle of Indian Hockey’

OpIndia Staff -
Odisha govt has been sponsoring national hockey teams since 2018, contributing towards its growth in recent times
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Tokyo Olympics: Wrestler Ravi Dahiya wins semi-final, silver medal assured for India

OpIndia Staff -
With entry into finals. a silver medal is now assured for Ravi Dahiya at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Tokyo Olympics: Indian Wrestler Deepak Punia defeats Chinese athlete to reach semis, Ravi Dahiya also qualifies for semis

OpIndia Staff -
Deepak Punia, who represented the country in the freestyle 86kg category, defeat Chinese wrestler Zushen Lin by a 6-3 margin to enter the men's Freestyle 86kg wrestling semi-finals.
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US shot putter Raven Saunders twerks to celebrate her silver medal at Tokyo Olympics, sparks outrage: Details

OpIndia Staff -
Shot putter Raven Saunders twerked in front of cameras after securing second position in the women's shot put tournament.
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Not an international tournament; Out of jurisdiction: ICC refuses to take sides in PoK Premier League

OpIndia Staff -
BCCI had written a letter to the ICC, asking it to not recognise the dispute Kashmir Premier League that is being organised by PCB in PoK
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Taiwan’s Olympic gold medal in badminton made the Chinese athletes listen to the Taiwanese national flag anthem

OpIndia Staff -
Taiwan is compelled to represent in the Olympic Games as 'Chinese Taipei' due to pressure from China on the International Olympic Committee.
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China’s gold medalists wear Mao badges on Olympics podium: Here is a brief profile of Chinese mass murderer Mao Zedong

OpIndia Staff -
Mao's policies and ambitions led to the death of tens of millions of Chinese. However the use of Olympic podium to express political messages is not new.
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Americans cheer as ‘woke’ US women’s soccer team loses to Canada in Tokyo Olympics semifinals

OpIndia Staff -
The United States Women's National Team (USWNT) for football lost to Canada 1-0 at the semifinals of the Tokyo Olympics.
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Olympic Gold Medalist diver found knitting while in the stands attracted global attention: Here’s why he loves it

OpIndia Staff -
Tom Daley was spotted knitting in the stands while watching the 'Women's 3m Springboard Final' event at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.
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Dhruv Rathee syndrome: How the media, Bollywood is taking limelight away from Indian women team’s brilliance with focus on ‘Chak De! India’

K Bhattacharjee -
After Indian women's hockey teams victory in quarter finals of Tokyo Olympics, media is focusing on 'Chak De! India' minstead.
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