Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday urged the nation to again its Olympics-bound athletes as they give the impression of being to shine on the upcoming Games in Tokyo, having skilled a lot of uncertainty in current instances owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pushed by a yr because of the unprecedented world well being disaster, the Tokyo Olympics are scheduled to be held from July 23 to August 8.
“I invite every Indian to cheer for our athletes as they train to win laurels for India despite difficult times. Yes, India is ready to go and shine at the #Tokyo2020 Olympics!” Rijiju wrote on his Twitter deal with.
“Join me in wishing our athletes all the very best for the Olympics,” Rijiju mentioned in the direction of the tip of a video earlier than that includes Indian athletes.
I invite each Indian to cheer for our athletes as they practice to win laurels for India regardless of tough instances. Yes, India is able to go and shine on the #Tokyo2020 Olympics!#HumHongeKamyab #GroupIndia #SonySportsCommunity #Olympics#OlympicsJosh #JaiHind 🇮🇳🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/3dVaNE2PHa
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) May 29, 2021
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Monday sought particulars from the nationwide federations in regards to the vaccinated athletes and officers, who’re set to journey to Tokyo for the Games.
The nationwide Olympic physique additionally requested if the NSFs have made their athletes totally conscious of the COVID protocols earlier than departure for Tokyo and if they’re taking “extra and special precautions” for his or her athletes and officers.
More than 90 Indian athletes throughout sports activities have thus far certified for the postponed Tokyo Olympics.
