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Emirates Airlines suspends flights to dozens more cities

The latest suspensions by Emirates Airlines take the carrier's total closed routes to 111

22 March 2020 8:26 AM IST

Tokyo 2020 Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori (C), flanked by three-time Olympic gold medalists Tadahiro Nomura (L) and Saori Yoshida, carries the Olympic flame during the Flame Arrival Ceremony at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Matsushima Base in Higashimatsushima in Miyagi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on Friday. AP Photo

Movement in favour of Tokyo Games' postponement gathering pace

The USOPC leadership has been in agreement with the IOC, that it's too soon to make any decisions regarding postponing...

21 March 2020 7:49 PM IST

Indian hockey players training at SAI Centre in Bengaluru. PTI Photo

Hockey teams happy to be training in -"safe environment-"

SAI Cente (South) has been shut for outsiders and authorities are doing everything to ensure the men's and women's...

21 March 2020 3:17 PM IST

Customs and police personnel keep a strict vigil at the countrys border with Sweden in Svinesund, Norway, to control the spread of coronavirus. AP Photo

Norwegians: Olympics must wait until virus 'under control'

NIF asked IOC to provide an "insight on the central milestones'' in the process leading to the final decision on the...

21 March 2020 2:30 PM IST

Muay Thai boxing fighters and officials at a makeshift screening facility outside Rajadamnern boxing stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, where around 5000 fans gathered to watch the action on March 6. AP Photo

Kickboxing match in Bangkok leads to spike in infections

As of Friday, confirmed cases from three boxing stadiums in Bangkok totalled 72, more than a fifth of the national toll...

21 March 2020 1:07 PM IST

Young people vulnerable to the virus too: WHO chief

Young people vulnerable to the virus too: WHO chief

While the elderly and those with pre-existing medical conditions are the hardest hit, young people are also vulnerable...

21 March 2020 12:29 PM IST

A view of a stand of the Saint Petersburg Stadium which will host some matches of the EURO 2020. AFP Photo

Leap year: UEFA admits error over 'Euro 2020' name for 2021 tournament

Euro 2020 has been pushed back 12 months to June 11 to July 11 next year to clear the way for suspended domestic...

21 March 2020 11:36 AM IST

Eliud Kipchoge, the first man to run a marathon in less than two hours. DC File Photo

Kipchoge suffers loneliness of the long-distance runner thanks to...

On the third day after breaking up from the camp, Kipchoge finds that it's really hard to train alone because teamwork...

21 March 2020 11:33 AM IST

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, an artillery firing competition between army units is held in the countrys west in North Korea. AFP Photo

Amid virus outbreak, North Korea fires ballistic missiles

North Korea has not reported any cases of the coronavirus

21 March 2020 9:34 AM IST

Moenchengladbachs players celebrate after the German first division Bundesliga match against Cologne on March 11. It was the first game in Bundesliga history to be played without fans. AFP Photo

Shocking prediction: Virologist says German soccer won't resume this...

He also says that the so-called "ghost games'' without fans are also unlikely to take place as fans would gather...

20 March 2020 7:56 PM IST

In this file photo taken on March 7, 2020 Dortmunds fans display banners depicting German entrepreneur and chief financial backer of Bundesliga football club TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Dietmar Hopp (L) and Fritz Keller, President of Germanys Football Federation DFB, wearing clown noses. AFP Photo

From football villain to virus hero, a huge 'Hopp' for German...

In three months, Hopp turns his image around to gain public appreciation, but will it last?

20 March 2020 6:41 PM IST

Pankaj Advani plays against Irans Ehsan Heydari in the final of Asian Snooker Tour in Bengaluru last year. PTI Photo

Snooker world championship postponed over virus

The event could be staged in July or August

20 March 2020 6:35 PM IST