Nikkei hits 5-week high on Olympics euphoria; strong GDP supports

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 09:10

The Nikkei was up 2.7 percent at 14,238.42 in mid-morning trade after earlier rising to 14,251.46, its highest since August 6.

Sports Ministry welcomes wrestling`s re-inclusion in Olympics

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 22:33

The Sports Ministry on Sunday expressed happiness as wrestling won back its place in the Olympic Games through voting at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Buenos Aires.

IOA, grapplers welcome wrestling`s re-inclusion in Oly Games

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 22:08

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the wrestling fraternity of the country was ecstatic as wrestling on Sunday won a crucial International Olympic Committee (IOC) vote to regain its place in the Olympic sports roster.

Wrestling wins back 2020 Games spot

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 22:04

Wrestling completed an unprecedented Olympic comeback on Sunday, reclaiming its spot in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after beating bids from rivals squash and baseball/softball in an International Olympic Committee vote.

Summer Olympic Games hosts` list

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 15:42

Tokyo will be hosting its second summer Olympic Games in 2020, it was announced by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) here on Saturday.

Tokyo in celebratory mood as it wins bid to host 2020 Olympics

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 15:41

People in Tokyo rejoiced today as the city was chosen to host the 2020 Summer Olympics by the International Olympic Committee in Buenos Aires.

Rafael Nadal blasts Madrid 2020 Olympic snub

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 15:41

Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal blasted the decision not to award Madrid the 2020 Olympic Games, claiming the International Olympic Committee had not treated the Spanish capital fairly.

Tokyo to host 2020 Olympic Games

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 15:41

Tokyo has won the right to host the Olympic Games for the second time, overcoming fears about radiation from the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant.

Where now for Madrid`s Olympic future?

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 15:12

The news that Madrid fell in the first round of voting in the decision to elect the host city for the 2020 Olympic Games was greeted with shock and disappointment by crowds gathered in the city centre Saturday night.

IOC opts for stability, money in picking Tokyo

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 10:51

The IOC was in no mood for new adventures when it picked Tokyo as the host of the 2020 summer Olympics.

2020 Olympic Games will repay debt Japan owes the world: Shinzo Abe

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 09:33

Tokyo will repay the world the debt they owe them for their help after the tsunami in 2011 when the city hosts the 2020 Olympic Games Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Saturday.