Olympic flag arrives in Tokyo for 2020 Olympics
Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike (R) waves the Olympic flag as she gets out of a plane upon its arrival.
city, Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike carried the flag at a ceremony at the city’s Haneda airport. “I strongly feel a heavy responsibility” for the next Olympics, Koike told the crowd. “I’m very happy that we’re able to bring the flag
back after more than 50 years.” Tokyo last hosted the summer Olympics in 1964, underscoring Japan’s post-war coming out party as it grew into a global economic powerhouse. A kimono-clad Koike on Sunday received the flag at
Bindra-led committee to review shooters’ poor show at Rio Olympics
NEW DELHI, AUG 24 (AGENCIES): PV Sindhu, badminton silver medallist at 2016 Rio Olympics, in an exclusive interview to NDTV cleared all air about her preference of a coach in her future endeavours. “For me, Gopichand is my best coach. Don’t want to comment on what minister said,” she said. Sindhu’s comments come after an excited Mehmood Ali, Telangana deputy chief minister, on Monday had said: “We are planning to give Sindhu proper training with foreign coach so that she can fetch gold next time.” PV Sindhu lost to Carolina Marin in the women’s singles final at Rio Olympics to settle for the silver medal. Before this Saina Nehwal’s bronze medal win was the best finish by an Indian badminton player at Olympics. Sindhu and her long-time coach Gopichand are still yet to cope with the numerous congratulatory messages and felicitations. “The celebrations were hectic. It was great and want to thank the governments of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana,” Sindhu said. However, Gopichand said that to achieve more Olympics medals, the system available to athletes need to improve. “ We d o n’ t h av e a great system. Medals are a byproduct of a good system. It’s not about a small group,” he said.
AAN meeting DIMAPUR, AUG 24 (NPN): Annual general body meeting of Anglers’ Association Nagaland (AAN) will be held on September 10, 10 a.m at Hotel Saramati conference hall. All the AAN members across the state have been informed to attend the meeting. K Y M C
and dissect the reasons for this huge let-down from the shooting contingent. After fetching medals at each of the last three Games, India’s largest-ever shooting contingent returned empty-handed. The issue of shooters hiring personal coaches, the selection of shooters for multiple Olympics on reputation rather than form and the role of private non-profits like Olympic Gold Quest, Lakshya Foundation, Anglian Medal Hunt and Go Sports are issues likely to be investigated by the panel. Sources said the NRAI is keen to have the panel recommend that all shooting activity be centralised under the federation’s control. Besides Bindra, the committee is likely to comprise NRAI secretary Rajiv Bhatia, former national tennis champion Manisha Malhotra, and two journalists.
which organisers have denied. Koike, who was elected in July as Tokyo’s first female governor, has ordered officials to rein in ballooning costs and pledged a formal review, as concerns grow over soaring costs which could potentially double or even triple from the reported original forecast of USD 7.14 billion. The Games were awarded to Tokyo in 2013, with expectations that they would be a model of efficiency with the city touting itself as “peaceful, reliable, safe, and stable”. Tokyo’s metropolitan conurbation is the world’s largest with more than 35 million people, but streets are safe, trains run on time and the air is clean. And with strict gun control and a public honesty visitors find disarming, few people ever experience serious crime. The games in Brazil -which is embroiled in a political crisis over the impeachment of suspended president Dilma Rousseff -- suffered its own series of setbacks. Tourists, officials and athletes have had to dodge the scenic city’s notorious street crime, structural problems inside the Olympic Village were a challenge and the Olympic diving pool turned green.
Rio Olympics inspired mural sets new Guinness WR Rio de Janeiro, Aug 24 (IANS): The Rio 2016 Summer Olympics, which concluded earlier this week with 65 new Olympic and 19 new world records in the sports field, now also has another record for the world’s largest street mural created by an artist. At 15.5m tall and 170m long, the work of art is nearly 3,000 square meters in size. Brazilian graffiti artist Eduardo Kobra painted this massive work of art along the promenade here and now it is recognised as the largest of its kind in the world. The work, titled “We Are All One,” shows five faces representing five main ethnic groups from five continents. It means to resemble the official Olympic symbol - the five Olympic rings - the 39-year-old, Sao Paulo born muralist told Efe on Tuesday. To accomplish the mural, it took 180 buckets of acrylic paint and 2,800 cans of spray paint as well as seven hydraulic lifts, Guinness World Records said in a statement. The mural by Brazil’s most renowned street artist became another attraction of the Olympic Boulevard. Kobra began this work in early July with three team members and finished the gigantic mural on August 2, three days ahead of the opening ceremony of the 2016 edition of the Games.
Committee to Dipa appears for MA exam a probe into Jaisha’s day after returning from Rio New Delhi, Aug 24 Dr KB Jamatia told NDTV, allegations (Agencies): Dipa Karma- “It’s a striking example to
New Delhi, Aug 24 (PTI): The Sports Ministry on Tuesday constituted a twomember committee to probe the allegations of official apathy levelled by marathon runner O.P. Jaisha, who claims to have been denied water refreshment during her event at the Rio Olympic Games. Jaisha, who finished 89th in the marathon, has alleged that no water or energy drinks were made available by the Indian officials during her event, leaving her completely exhausted at the end of the race. She had fainted after crossing the finishing line. The Athletics Federation of India (AFI), however, has asserted that the athlete herself refused any such arrangement when approached on the eve of the event.
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kar, India’s star gymnast and fourth-place finisher at Rio Olympics, is not only aspiring to be a gold medallist at 2020 Tokyo Games but also hopes to hold a Master of Arts degree soon. According to NDTV, Dipa appeared for her second semester MA exams on Tuesday, at the Distance Learning Centre of Tripura University, just a day after she arrived in Agartala from Rio. She says she is confident of a Masters Degree in Political Science soon. Officials at the Tripura University are amazed at Dipa’s dedication towards academics in spite of her sporting commitments. They say it’s a message to all students who are thinking of making excuses to avoid sitting for exams. Director of Distance Education at Tripura University,
other students also. One who plays at the Olympic level can also study side by side to acquire higher education, along with her achievements in sports.” Dipa’s family says inspite of gymnastics taking most of her time, Dipa has never neglected her education. She even took her books to Rio so that she could be prepared for this exam during the long break in between her event. Her mother Gouri said: “My daughter always says sports is in its place and education is in its place. She says she has to get a degree.” From fellow examinees there was admiration for her dedication to sports and academics. A young man who also appeared for the exam with Dipa, told NDTV, “In our country people are usually given a choice between sports and academics.
In a memory of our beloved mother
of our beloved father
LATE KELHOUCHA KENSE (Date 25.08.2015)
As we complete a year without your presence in our midst, we deeply miss you and wish that you were near us. Though you have left us, yet we always cherish the sweet memories, love and comfort you have shown us. The value of truth, patience, caring and joy of living that you have left behind would always remain fresh in our hearts with every passing day. We still think about you everyday. We just love and miss you in our own special way.
Feyisa Lilesa crossed his arms as a protest against the Ethiopian government.
Addis Ababa, Aug 24 (Agencies): Olympic marathon silver medallist Feyisa Lilesa failed to return to Ethiopia on Monday night despite assurances he would not be punished for his Rio 2016 Games protest over political repression in his country. An AFP journalist at the airport in Addis Ababa said Lilesa was not onboard the plane that landed on Monday night carrying Ethiopia’s Olympics team. Ethiopian sports officials congratulated team members but made no mention of Lilesa’s silver medal achievement -- one of only eight medals won by Ethiopia -- and refused
to answer any questions about the athlete. On Sunday, Lilesa, who came second to Kenyan favourite Eliud Kipchoge in Rio, crossed his arms as he finished the marathon in a symbolic protest against the repressive Ethiopian regime. The 26-yearold repeated the gesture during the race’s medal ceremony, telling reporters later that he was afraid to go back to his homeland. Reports have suggested that the runner may seek political asylum in the United States, but a spokesperson for the US State Department refused to talk specifically about the case.
Paes reaches Winston-Salem quarters with 108th partner
Winston-Salem, Aug 24 (PTI): Leander Paes joined hands with Germany’s Andre Begemann, his 108th partner on the ATP circuit, to enter the quarterfinals of the WinstonSalem Open with a straight set win over Chris Guccione and Andre Sa, in Winston-Salem. The unseeded IndoGerman pair won 6-4 6-4 against the Australian-
Brazilian combination in the opening round. It took 43year-old Paes and Begemann only 65 minutes to seal the contest. They next run into top seeds, Poland’s Lukasz Kubot and Serbia’s Nenad Zimonjic, who struggled past fighting Americans Nicholas Monroe and Donald Young 2-6 7-6(5) 10-7.
In Loving Memory of LT. IMTINGANGNEN
EVEN THOUGH YOU LEFT FOR HEAVENLY ABODE FROM US ON THIS DAY, THE 25TH OF AUGUST 2015, YOUR LOVING MEMORIES STILL LINGERS IN OUR HEARTS. Loving wife, children, in-laws and grand children DP-6323
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Loving wife, children, grandchildren, in-laws & relatives
LT. LAXMI DEVI 1956 – 2015
It's been a year since you passed away but still we thought of you today, but that's nothing new, we thought about you yesterday and the day before that too, we think of you in silence, we often speak your name, all we have is memories of your pictures in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake from which we will never apart. God has you in His arms, we have you in our hearts, we miss you mom. More than the number of tears we have cried.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We, the bereaved family members, through this column would like to expressed our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individuals, unions, organizations and churches for your physically, financially, materially and spiritually throughout her prolonged illness till she breathed her last at NEIGRIHMS Hospital Shillong. We specially would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to; 1. Jacob Elah-Shillong. 2. Khriezo Rhakho Diphupar–B 3. Shezota Gidemi 4. Er. Dr. Vekho Swuro 5. Yitachu Hon’ble Minister School Education Nagaland 6. Weku G. Kenye–Rtd. Director 7. Avolie Kezo 8. Kupota Khesoh 9. Sahisüyi Kezo 10. Chakhesang Students’ Union Shillong 11. Chakhesang Christian Fellowship Shillong 12. Phekmi Welfare Union Dimapur 13. Phekmi Welfare Women Union Dimapur 14. Phekmi Welfare Union Kohima 15. Chakhesang Baptist Church Minister Hill Kohima 16. Phek Village Baptist Church 17. Phek Village Council 18. Phek Town Baptist Church 19. Chepoketa Village Council 20. Bethany–II Colony, Phek Town 21. Prayer warrior group 22. NSCN/GPRN (R) 23. NSCN/GPRN (R) Chakhesang Region. We regret our inability to mention each and every individual but we sincerely prayed that your every caring gesture bestowed upon us will never be forgotten and God’s abundant blessings be upon you all. Loving, dad, Mum, bro & family members
Rio Olympics: Protest runner fails to return to Ethiopia
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Through this column, we the bereaved family would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual who stood by us spiritually, financially and physically at the sudden demise of our dearest LATE TIAMEREN IMSONG who left for his Born : 06.01.1970 heavenly abode on 5th of Died on: 05.08.2016 August 2016. We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone but it is our earnest prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Loving Mom, Wife, Children and Relatives. DP-6285
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PUTSA (APUTSA) It's been a month today that you left us for your eternal life in heaven but not a single day exists when we don't remembered you or all the lovely times spent with you. Why did you left us this early, we had so much more to spend together. The pain of losing you hurts us every moment but thinking that one day we will be meeting somehow satisfies us-Do keep your blessing upon us as you always did. Your one in a million. We love you & we miss you.
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accountability of for the same subsequently,” a top official of the federation told PTI on condition of anonymity. The panel will also be expected to recommend to NRAI measures to prevent a recurrence. The likes of Heena Sidhu, Manavjeet Singh Sandhu, Gagan Narang, Jitu Rai and Apurvi Chandela, among others, left the country thoroughly disappointed after they were unable to put on an impressive show. The NRAI was expected to introspect
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N e w D e l h i , Au g 2 4 (Agencies): The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has come up with a proposal to set up a special committee, to be headed by Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra, to carr y out a comprehensive review of the shooters’ below-par performance at the Rio Games. Indian shooters proved to be an epic failure in a disastrous Rio Olympic Games as the 12-member team, with the exce ption of Bindra, failed miserably to live up to the sky-high expectations. This has left the country’s shooting fraternity highly disappointed. “NRAI is to shortly announce the formation of an independent committee to anlyse the performance of the Indian shooting team at the Rio Olympics and fix
the closing ceremony in Rio where thousands of fans and athletes donned ponchos on a wet and windy night for a colourful festival of Brazilian culture and music with bursts of fireworks. Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a comical cameo as Nintendo video game character Super Mario as Tokyo set a light-hearted tone for its hosting of the Games in four years. Abe came out from a pipe after a video showed plumber Mario drilling down from Tokyo into the earth to reach Brazil. “I wanted to show Japan’s soft power to the world with the help of Japanese characters,” Abe told reporters. “I wasn’t sure how the audience would react. But I received so many cheers. I appreciate it.” Abe pledged in Rio that he will work hard to host the best Games yet but Tokyo’s Olympic preparations have suffered high-profile setbacks including soaring costs and having to redesign the Games logo after accusations of plagiarism. French prosecutors have also launched an investigation into alleged bribes linked to Tokyo’s winning Olympic bid,
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London, Aug 24 (Agencies): The Olympic flag arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday as Japan’s capital gears up to host the 2020 Olympics, with officials promising smooth sailing after Rio’s sometimes shaky 2016 instalment. After stepping off a plane from the Brazilian host
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Loving Grand children Pritika (dolly) & Pratik (Voro)
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Born: 08.08.1978 – Died: 14.08.2016 Through this column, we would like to extend our profound and heartfelt gratitude to all individuals and groups who stood by and supported us physically, emotionally and financially throughout the brief illness and at the sad demise of our beloved Lt. P. Tinurenla (Chungtia). Though we are unable to thank each and everyone individually, we pray sincerely that our Almighty God bless you abundantly for your kind deeds. Loving family members and relatives DP-6304 K Y M C