First batch of Indian athletes depart for Tokyo Olympics

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday gave a formal send-off to India's first batch of the Tokyo Olympic-bound athletes from eight disciplines at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. A contingent of 88 members, which includes 54 athletes besides support staff and IOA representatives, departed for the Japanese capital on Saturday night to participate in the COVID-hit Tokyo Games.

First batch of Indian athletes depart for Tokyo Olympics
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday gave a formal send-off to India's first batch of the Tokyo Olympic-bound athletes from eight disciplines at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. A contingent of 88 members, which includes 54 athletes besides support staff and IOA representatives, departed for the Japanese capital on Saturday night to participate in the COVID-hit Tokyo Games.