TOKYO 2020….1!

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After a year-long delay amid the Covid-19 pandemic, finally the Tokyo Olympics fired up on July 23, 2021.

Faster, higher, stronger - Together

India sent a large contingent of 127 participants from 18 sports to the Tokyo Olympics.

But Wait! Did you know?

Hundreds of demonstrators took to streets in Tokyo to protest against the Olympics since the International Olympic Committee and the Japanese Prime Minister announced the hosting of games irrespective of the coronavirus crisis in Japan. 83% of Japanese demanded the cancellation of the 2021 Olympic games as these games were believed to be a hindrance in Japan's progress against the coronavirus pandemic.

“Olympics kill the poor”

Despite these protests as Covid-19 cases rose to record levels, Japan chose to organise the Olympics with tough preparations which resulted in successful events.

One gold, two silver and four bronze

India started its campaign with a historic silver on the first day and ended with a win of rare gold. India has recorded its most successful Olympics with a best-ever tally of seven medals at the quadrennial event.

India’s Super Seven

Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in men’s javelin throw with a best attempt of 87.58m and became the country’s second individual gold medalist.

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won Silver in 49kg category.

Wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya bagged the silver medal in men's 57kg freestyle category.

Shuttler P.V. Sindhu clinched the bronze medal for India in badminton and became the first Indian woman to win two individual medals at Olympics.

Boxer Lovlina Borgohain secured a bronze in the women's welterweight (64-69kg) category.

Wrestler Bajrang Punia won bronze in men's 65kg freestyle

After 41 years, Indian men’s hockey team won a bronze medal match with a thrilling comeback against Germany.

Curtains fall on the ‘most challenging Olympics journey’

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics were declared closed on August 8 by IOC chief Thomas Bach. Bronze medalist Bajrang Punia was the Indian flag bearer at the closing ceremony.

Tokyo handed the Olympics baton to Paris for 2024 Olympics.

Sayonara Tokyo, Bonjour Paris!