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Japan COVID-19 situation worsens after the Tokyo Olympics 2020

20Aug

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Japan COVID-19 situation worsens after the Tokyo Olympics 2020

"The surge in infections is reaching alarming record highs", said Suga Yoshihide, the Prime Minister of Japan Crowds gather outside Tokyo stadium for Olympics opening ceremony TOKYO, JAPAN - On Monday 16th August, the government of Japan decided to extend the country's current state of emergency even after September 12. The government previously decided that it would end the state of emergency on September 12, however the ever increasing COVID-19 cases in Japan have made them extend it. Major states including Tokyo, Osaka, Okinawa and other are all under the state of emergency. This state of emergency began in July and people expected it to end with the closing of Tokyo Olympics. The number of cases, however have increased drastically after the Tokyo Olympics thus resulting in...

West Indies lead by 34 runs on end of day 2: Pak vs WI Test series

14Aug

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West Indies lead by 34 runs on end of day 2: Pak vs WI Test series

Carlos Brathwaite carried West Indies to the lead with his excellent innings. He made 96 runs on 220 balls and spent more than 300 minutes on the pitch. After Pakistan's batting on day one of the 1st test match, West Indies had to continue the major part of its innings on the second day. Pakistan's balling side initially made things difficult for West Indies. Major wickets including Roston Chase and Jermaine Blackwood were dropped in the starting of the match. However, West Indies captain 'Kraigg Brathwaite' alongside right handed batsman 'Jason Holder' was able to hold the ground. Their partnership gave Indies a good amount of runs in the later half of the day. Day 2 of the first test started off with the Indies continuing their innings. The day started with Indies already being ...

Teen from Japan is Youngest Gold Medalist in Tokyo Olympics

12Aug

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Teen from Japan is Youngest Gold Medalist in Tokyo Olympics

13 year old Skateboarder, Momiji Nishiya secured Olympic gold, in the newly introduced 'Women's Street Competition'. Nishiya after the win said, "I welled up in tears because I was beyond happy". TOKYO, JAPAN - On Monday 9th August, Japan 13 year old skateboarder Momiji Nishiya went onto win the Gold medal in the women's skateboarding street competition. Nishiya despite her small age, showed exceptional talent and had a total score of 15.26 points. Winning the Olympic Gold at 13 years and 330 days gave her the title for being the Youngest Gold Medalist in the Tokyo Olympics. This made Nishiya the second youngest athlete to win gold in Olympic history. She is right behind Marjorie Gestring, who at 13 years and 268 days, won gold in diving at the 1936 Olympics. The Tokyo Olympics we...

Messi bids farewell to FC Barcelona in tears

10Aug

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Messi bids farewell to FC Barcelona in tears

Messi entered the club at age of 13 as a short heighted boy and left as what people knew to be a Magician on field. The beautiful journey ended with tears as the magician bid farewell at the Camp Nou stadium. On August 5, FC Barcelona released a statement stating that its star player 'Lionel Messi' will not continue playing with the club. The statement came out after rumors of Messi leaving the club. It left millions of cules all over the world in tears. The club's management soon started receiving criticism for this decision. Following the criticism 'La porta' the president of Barcelona said that “Lionel Messi wanted to stay and the Club wanted him to stay. But with the La Liga rules it has not been possible.” Following the conformation a press conference/farewell was took ...

Indian women’s hockey beats Australia to reach Olympics Hockey semi finals

4Aug

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Indian women’s hockey beats Australia to reach Olympics Hockey semi finals

The match ended with Indian women's hockey team leading Australia by 1-0, with Gurjit Kaur scoring the goal that made India reach Olympics Hockey semifinals On Monday 2nd August, the Indian women’s hockey team qualified for the Olympic semifinals. The team did so by beating Australia 1-0 in the quarter finals. Gurjit Kaur scored the goal from a penalty corner in the second quarter. With Qualification in the semifinals. The Indian women’s hockey team has created history since this is the first time that it has survived knock offs in the Olympics. The first quarter: Aggressive attacks and a missed shot The match started off with little hopes for India to win. This is because the Australian team was ranked at the number two position in world ranking and thus was considered a beastl...