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| Boilerpipe Text | Olympics 2020 was scheduled to be held in Tokyo from 24th July 2020 to 9th August 2020.Â
Tokyo Olympics
 was, however, postponed and rescheduled for 2021 due to concerns of the
COVID-19 pandemic
.Â
Students aiming to appear for the
Â
UPSC exam
Â
and other government exams can learn about Tokyo Olympics in detail here.Â
In this article, we bring to the detailed list of winners and the tally of medals secured by India in the latest edition. The list of winners from the 2020 Olympics is an integral part of the current affairs syllabus for the upcoming
IAS Exam
and other government examinations.
Tokyo Olympics Winners List PDF [UPSC Notes]:-
Download PDF Here
Other links related to sports which are a part of the
UPSC Syllabus
have been given below in the table. Candidates can refer to these for IAS preparation:
Brief Overview of Tokyo OlympicsÂ
The Tokyo Olympics 2020, which was delayed due to pandemic concerns, had its opening ceremony on 23rd July 2021 at the Tokyoâs National Stadium. World leaders from 15 nations attended this ceremony. Tokyo is the first Asian city to host the Summer Olympics more than once.
The Tokyo Olympics 2020 retained its original name despite its year-long delay. More than 11,000 athletes from 206 countries participated in 339 events across 33 sports.Â
Sports like 3Ă3 basketball, Madison cycling, freestyle BMX, karate, surfing, sports climbing, and skateboarding made their Olympics debut. Moreover, softball and baseball have made a comeback to the Olympics since 2008.Â
Mascot and Motto
The Tokyo Olympics 2020 mascot is Miraitowa which is derived from the Japanese words Mirai meaning âFutureâ and Towa meaning âEternityâ. The mascot is an embodiment of both the old and the new, and echoes the concept of âinnovation from harmonyâ. Ryo Taniguchi is the creator of theÂ
Tokyo Olympics 2020
 mascot.
The Olympic motto of âFaster, Higher, Strongerâ was modified to âFaster, Higher, Stronger- Togetherâ. This change in the motto was aimed to show solidarity at a time when the entire world suffered under the grip of COVID-19. The new motto in the Latin version would be âCitius, Altius, Fortius, Communiter.â
List of Venues for Olympics Games Tokyo 2020
The Tokyo Olympics 2020 venues include the following:
Tokyoâs National Stadium:
 Football and Athletics
Yoyogi National Stadium
Nippon Budokan
Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium
Kokugikan Arena
Tokyo Stadium
Ariake Arena
Odaiba Marine Park
Tokyo International Forum
Equestrian Park
Musashina Forest Sport Plaza
Musashinonomori Park
Ariake Gymnastics Centre
Ariake Urban Sports Park
Shiokaze Park
Makuhari Messe Hall
Sea Forest Waterway
Sea Forest Cross Country Course
Tsurigasaki Surfing Beach
Yumenoshima Park Archery Field
Aomi Urban Sports Park
Kasai Canoe Slalom Centre
Tokyo Aquatics Centre
Kasumigaseki Country Club
Tatsumi Water Polo Centre
Saitama Super Arena
Asaka Shooting Range
Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium
Sapporo Odori Park
Fuji International Speedway
Izu Velodrome
Izu MTB Course
Kasumigaseki Country Club
Enoshima Yatch Harbour
Miyagi Stadium
International Stadium Yokohama
Sapporo Dome
Saitama Stadium
Yokohama Baseball Stadium
Ibaraki Kashima Stadium
Aspirants can read about the
International Olympic Committee
, an important non-governmental organization that looks after the administration of the Olympic Games held all over the world.Â
Tokyo Olympics 2021 Schedule for Indian Athletes
The following table shows Indiaâs schedule for Tokyo Olympics 2021 athletics games:
Date
Athletes
Event
Start Time in IST
30
th
July
Avinash Jable
Steeplechase Heats
Men 3000m
From 5:30 am
MP JabirÂ
Menâs 400m Hurdles First Round
From 7:25 am
Dutee Chand
Womenâs 100m First Round
From 8:10 am
Sarthak Bhambri, Revathi Veeramani, Alex Anthony, Subha VenkatesanÂ
Mixed 4x400m Relay First Round
From 4:30 pm
31
st
July
Seema Punia, Kamalpreet Kaur
Womenâs Discus Throw Qualification
6:00 am
M Sreeshankar
Menâs Long Jump Qualification
3:40 pm
Alex Antony, , Revathi Veeramani, Subha Venkatesan, Sarthak BhambriÂ
Mixed 4x400m Relay Final
6:05 pm
Dutee Chand
Womenâs Semi-final and Final
6:20 pm
2
nd
August
M SreeshankarÂ
Menâs Long Jump Final
7:20 am
Dutee Chand
Womenâs 200m First Round
7:30 am
Kamalpreet Kaur, Seema Punia
Womenâs Discus Throw Final
5:30 pm
Avinash Sable
Menâs 3000m Steeplechase Final
5:45 pm
3
rd
August
Annu Rani
Womenâs Javelin Throw Qualification
From 5:50 am
MB JabirÂ
Menâs 400m Hurdles Final
8:50 am
Tajinder Singh Toor
Menâs Shot Put Qualification
3:45 pm
Dutee ChandÂ
Womenâs 200m Final
6:20 pm
4
th
August
Shivpal Singh, Neeraj Chopra
Menâs Javelin Throw Qualification
5:35 am
5
th
August
Sandeep Kuma, KT Irfan
Menâs 20 km Race Walk Final
1:00 pm
6
th
August
Gurpreet Singh
Menâs 50 km Race Walk Final
2:00 am
Priyanka, Bhawna Jat
Womenâs 20 km Race Walk Final
1:00 pm
Amoj Jacob, Arokia Rajiv, Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Noah Nirmal Tom, P NaganathanÂ
Menâs 4x400m Relay First RoundÂ
4:55 pm
Annu Rani
Womenâs Javelin Throw Final
5:20 pm
7
th
August
Neeraj Chopra, Shivpal Singh
Menâs Javelin Throw Final
4:30 pm
Amoj Jacob, P Naganathan, Noah Nirmal Tom, Arokia Rajiv,Muhammed Anas Yahiya
Menâs 4Ă400 m Relay Final
6:20 pm
Medal Tally for India in Tokyo Olympics 2020
The United States clinched the first position in terms of gold medals (39) and the total medal count (113). China stood at second spot with a total of 88 medals and 38 golds, while the host nation Japan got 27 gold medals and 58 total medals. Great Britain holds the fourth position.
India secured 7 medals in the Tokyo Olympics: two silvers, one gold and four bronze.Â
Athletes
GameÂ
Medal
Neeraj Chopra
Javelin Throw
Gold
Ravi Dahiya
Wrestling (57 Kgs)
Silver
Mirabai Chanu
Weightlifting for Women (49 Kgs)
Silver
PV Sindhu
Womenâs Single Badminton
Bronze
Indian Hockey Team
Hockey
Bronze
Womenâs Welterweight Boxing
Lovlina Borgohain
Bronze
Bajrang Punia
Wrestling (65 Kgs)
Bronze
 Aditi Ashok did not clinch a medal, but she finished off at 4th in Golf.Â
These details about the Tokyo Olympics 2020 will help UPSC aspirants to prepare forÂ
IAS preparation
.
One must also be aware of other current affairs to amplify their preparation.
Â
Tokyo Olympics Winners List PDF [UPSC Notes]:-
Download PDF Here
Frequently Asked Questions on Tokyo Olympics
Q1
Q 1. What is the logo of the Tokyo Olympics?
Ans. The logo of the Tokyo Olympics is a chequered circle that was designed by Japanese artist Asao Tokoro. It is made of the traditional Japanese colour of Indigo blue and consists of three rectangular shapes.
Q2
Q 2. How many Indian athletes participated in the Tokyo Olympics 2020?
Ans. Over 100 athletes qualified for the Olympics games in Tokyo 2020 from India. In addition, India sent two relay teams and two hockey teams. |
| Markdown | 
Olympics 2020 was scheduled to be held in Tokyo from 24th July 2020 to 9th August 2020. **Tokyo Olympics** was, however, postponed and rescheduled for 2021 due to concerns of the [COVID-19 pandemic](https://byjus.com/free-ias-prep/wuhan-coronavirus/).
Students aiming to appear for the[UPSC exam](https://byjus.com/free-ias-prep/upsc-exam/)and other government exams can learn about Tokyo Olympics in detail here.
In this article, we bring to the detailed list of winners and the tally of medals secured by India in the latest edition. The list of winners from the 2020 Olympics is an integral part of the current affairs syllabus for the upcoming [IAS Exam](https://byjus.com/ias-exam/) and other government examinations.
**Tokyo Olympics Winners List PDF \[UPSC Notes\]:-**[Download PDF Here](https://cdn1.byjus.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Tokyo-Olympics.docx.pdf)
Other links related to sports which are a part of the [UPSC Syllabus](https://byjus.com/ias/upsc-syllabus/) have been given below in the table. Candidates can refer to these for IAS preparation:
| | |
|---|---|
| [List of Countries and their National Games](https://byjus.com/govt-exams/countries-and-their-national-games-list/) | [List of Sports Terms for General Awareness](https://byjus.com/govt-exams/list-sports-terms/) |
| [List of Sports Cups and Trophies](https://byjus.com/govt-exams/sports-cups-and-trophies-list/) | [National Sports Day \[August 29\]](https://byjus.com/free-ias-prep/national-sports-day/) |
| [Fantasy Sports In India](https://byjus.com/current-affairs/fantasy-sports-india/) | [Khelo India Programme](https://byjus.com/free-ias-prep/khelo-india-national-programme-development-sports/) |
## Brief Overview of Tokyo Olympics
The Tokyo Olympics 2020, which was delayed due to pandemic concerns, had its opening ceremony on 23rd July 2021 at the Tokyoâs National Stadium. World leaders from 15 nations attended this ceremony. Tokyo is the first Asian city to host the Summer Olympics more than once.
The Tokyo Olympics 2020 retained its original name despite its year-long delay. More than 11,000 athletes from 206 countries participated in 339 events across 33 sports.
Sports like 3Ă3 basketball, Madison cycling, freestyle BMX, karate, surfing, sports climbing, and skateboarding made their Olympics debut. Moreover, softball and baseball have made a comeback to the Olympics since 2008.
### Mascot and Motto
The Tokyo Olympics 2020 mascot is Miraitowa which is derived from the Japanese words Mirai meaning âFutureâ and Towa meaning âEternityâ. The mascot is an embodiment of both the old and the new, and echoes the concept of âinnovation from harmonyâ. Ryo Taniguchi is the creator of the **Tokyo Olympics 2020** mascot.
[](https://byjus.com/free-ias-prep/upsc-2023/)
The Olympic motto of âFaster, Higher, Strongerâ was modified to âFaster, Higher, Stronger- Togetherâ. This change in the motto was aimed to show solidarity at a time when the entire world suffered under the grip of COVID-19. The new motto in the Latin version would be âCitius, Altius, Fortius, Communiter.â
| |
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### List of Venues for Olympics Games Tokyo 2020
The Tokyo Olympics 2020 venues include the following:
- **Tokyoâs National Stadium:** Football and Athletics
- Yoyogi National Stadium
- Nippon Budokan
- Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium
- Kokugikan Arena
- Tokyo Stadium
- Ariake Arena
- Odaiba Marine Park
- Tokyo International Forum
- Equestrian Park
- Musashina Forest Sport Plaza
- Musashinonomori Park
- Ariake Gymnastics Centre
- Ariake Urban Sports Park
- Shiokaze Park
- Makuhari Messe Hall
- Sea Forest Waterway
- Sea Forest Cross Country Course
- Tsurigasaki Surfing Beach
- Yumenoshima Park Archery Field
- Aomi Urban Sports Park
- Kasai Canoe Slalom Centre
- Tokyo Aquatics Centre
- Kasumigaseki Country Club
- Tatsumi Water Polo Centre
- Saitama Super Arena
- Asaka Shooting Range
- Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium
- Sapporo Odori Park
- Fuji International Speedway
- Izu Velodrome
- Izu MTB Course
- Kasumigaseki Country Club
- Enoshima Yatch Harbour
- Miyagi Stadium
- International Stadium Yokohama
- Sapporo Dome
- Saitama Stadium
- Yokohama Baseball Stadium
- Ibaraki Kashima Stadium
Aspirants can read about the [International Olympic Committee](https://byjus.com/free-ias-prep/international-olympic-committee/), an important non-governmental organization that looks after the administration of the Olympic Games held all over the world.
**Tokyo Olympics 2021 Schedule for Indian Athletes**
The following table shows Indiaâs schedule for Tokyo Olympics 2021 athletics games:
| | | | |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Date** | **Athletes** | **Event** | **Start Time in IST** |
| 30th July | Avinash Jable | Steeplechase Heats Men 3000m | From 5:30 am |
| MP Jabir | Menâs 400m Hurdles First Round | From 7:25 am | |
| Dutee Chand | Womenâs 100m First Round | From 8:10 am | |
| Sarthak Bhambri, Revathi Veeramani, Alex Anthony, Subha Venkatesan | Mixed 4x400m Relay First Round | From 4:30 pm | |
| 31st July | Seema Punia, Kamalpreet Kaur | Womenâs Discus Throw Qualification | 6:00 am |
| M Sreeshankar | Menâs Long Jump Qualification | 3:40 pm | |
| Alex Antony, , Revathi Veeramani, Subha Venkatesan, Sarthak Bhambri | Mixed 4x400m Relay Final | 6:05 pm | |
| Dutee Chand | Womenâs Semi-final and Final | 6:20 pm | |
| 2nd August | M Sreeshankar | Menâs Long Jump Final | 7:20 am |
| Dutee Chand | Womenâs 200m First Round | 7:30 am | |
| Kamalpreet Kaur, Seema Punia | Womenâs Discus Throw Final | 5:30 pm | |
| Avinash Sable | Menâs 3000m Steeplechase Final | 5:45 pm | |
| 3rd August | Annu Rani | Womenâs Javelin Throw Qualification | From 5:50 am |
| MB Jabir | Menâs 400m Hurdles Final | 8:50 am | |
| Tajinder Singh Toor | Menâs Shot Put Qualification | 3:45 pm | |
| Dutee Chand | Womenâs 200m Final | 6:20 pm | |
| 4th August | Shivpal Singh, Neeraj Chopra | Menâs Javelin Throw Qualification | 5:35 am |
| 5th August | Sandeep Kuma, KT Irfan | Menâs 20 km Race Walk Final | 1:00 pm |
| 6th August | Gurpreet Singh | Menâs 50 km Race Walk Final | 2:00 am |
| Priyanka, Bhawna Jat | Womenâs 20 km Race Walk Final | 1:00 pm | |
| Amoj Jacob, Arokia Rajiv, Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Noah Nirmal Tom, P Naganathan | Menâs 4x400m Relay First Round | 4:55 pm | |
| Annu Rani | Womenâs Javelin Throw Final | 5:20 pm | |
| 7th August | Neeraj Chopra, Shivpal Singh | Menâs Javelin Throw Final | 4:30 pm |
| Amoj Jacob, P Naganathan, Noah Nirmal Tom, Arokia Rajiv,Muhammed Anas Yahiya | Menâs 4Ă400 m Relay Final | 6:20 pm | |
### Medal Tally for India in Tokyo Olympics 2020
The United States clinched the first position in terms of gold medals (39) and the total medal count (113). China stood at second spot with a total of 88 medals and 38 golds, while the host nation Japan got 27 gold medals and 58 total medals. Great Britain holds the fourth position.
India secured 7 medals in the Tokyo Olympics: two silvers, one gold and four bronze.
| | | |
|---|---|---|
| **Athletes** | **Game** | **Medal** |
| Neeraj Chopra | Javelin Throw | Gold |
| Ravi Dahiya | Wrestling (57 Kgs) | Silver |
| Mirabai Chanu | Weightlifting for Women (49 Kgs) | Silver |
| PV Sindhu | Womenâs Single Badminton | Bronze |
| Indian Hockey Team | Hockey | Bronze |
| Womenâs Welterweight Boxing | Lovlina Borgohain | Bronze |
| Bajrang Punia | Wrestling (65 Kgs) | Bronze |
Aditi Ashok did not clinch a medal, but she finished off at 4th in Golf.
These details about the Tokyo Olympics 2020 will help UPSC aspirants to prepare for [**IAS preparation**](https://byjus.com/free-ias-prep/)**.** One must also be aware of other current affairs to amplify their preparation.
**Tokyo Olympics Winners List PDF \[UPSC Notes\]:-**[Download PDF Here](https://cdn1.byjus.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Tokyo-Olympics.docx.pdf)
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## Frequently Asked Questions on Tokyo Olympics
Q1
### Q 1. What is the logo of the Tokyo Olympics?
Ans. The logo of the Tokyo Olympics is a chequered circle that was designed by Japanese artist Asao Tokoro. It is made of the traditional Japanese colour of Indigo blue and consists of three rectangular shapes.
Q2
### Q 2. How many Indian athletes participated in the Tokyo Olympics 2020?
Ans. Over 100 athletes qualified for the Olympics games in Tokyo 2020 from India. In addition, India sent two relay teams and two hockey teams.
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Students aiming to appear for the[UPSC exam](https://byjus.com/free-ias-prep/upsc-exam/)and other government exams can learn about Tokyo Olympics in detail here.
In this article, we bring to the detailed list of winners and the tally of medals secured by India in the latest edition. The list of winners from the 2020 Olympics is an integral part of the current affairs syllabus for the upcoming [IAS Exam](https://byjus.com/ias-exam/) and other government examinations.
**Tokyo Olympics Winners List PDF \[UPSC Notes\]:-**[Download PDF Here](https://cdn1.byjus.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Tokyo-Olympics.docx.pdf)
Other links related to sports which are a part of the [UPSC Syllabus](https://byjus.com/ias/upsc-syllabus/) have been given below in the table. Candidates can refer to these for IAS preparation:
## Brief Overview of Tokyo Olympics
The Tokyo Olympics 2020, which was delayed due to pandemic concerns, had its opening ceremony on 23rd July 2021 at the Tokyoâs National Stadium. World leaders from 15 nations attended this ceremony. Tokyo is the first Asian city to host the Summer Olympics more than once.
The Tokyo Olympics 2020 retained its original name despite its year-long delay. More than 11,000 athletes from 206 countries participated in 339 events across 33 sports.
Sports like 3Ă3 basketball, Madison cycling, freestyle BMX, karate, surfing, sports climbing, and skateboarding made their Olympics debut. Moreover, softball and baseball have made a comeback to the Olympics since 2008.
### Mascot and Motto
The Tokyo Olympics 2020 mascot is Miraitowa which is derived from the Japanese words Mirai meaning âFutureâ and Towa meaning âEternityâ. The mascot is an embodiment of both the old and the new, and echoes the concept of âinnovation from harmonyâ. Ryo Taniguchi is the creator of the **Tokyo Olympics 2020** mascot.
[](https://byjus.com/free-ias-prep/upsc-2023/)
The Olympic motto of âFaster, Higher, Strongerâ was modified to âFaster, Higher, Stronger- Togetherâ. This change in the motto was aimed to show solidarity at a time when the entire world suffered under the grip of COVID-19. The new motto in the Latin version would be âCitius, Altius, Fortius, Communiter.â
### List of Venues for Olympics Games Tokyo 2020
The Tokyo Olympics 2020 venues include the following:
- **Tokyoâs National Stadium:** Football and Athletics
- Yoyogi National Stadium
- Nippon Budokan
- Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium
- Kokugikan Arena
- Tokyo Stadium
- Ariake Arena
- Odaiba Marine Park
- Tokyo International Forum
- Equestrian Park
- Musashina Forest Sport Plaza
- Musashinonomori Park
- Ariake Gymnastics Centre
- Ariake Urban Sports Park
- Shiokaze Park
- Makuhari Messe Hall
- Sea Forest Waterway
- Sea Forest Cross Country Course
- Tsurigasaki Surfing Beach
- Yumenoshima Park Archery Field
- Aomi Urban Sports Park
- Kasai Canoe Slalom Centre
- Tokyo Aquatics Centre
- Kasumigaseki Country Club
- Tatsumi Water Polo Centre
- Saitama Super Arena
- Asaka Shooting Range
- Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium
- Sapporo Odori Park
- Fuji International Speedway
- Izu Velodrome
- Izu MTB Course
- Kasumigaseki Country Club
- Enoshima Yatch Harbour
- Miyagi Stadium
- International Stadium Yokohama
- Sapporo Dome
- Saitama Stadium
- Yokohama Baseball Stadium
- Ibaraki Kashima Stadium
Aspirants can read about the [International Olympic Committee](https://byjus.com/free-ias-prep/international-olympic-committee/), an important non-governmental organization that looks after the administration of the Olympic Games held all over the world.
**Tokyo Olympics 2021 Schedule for Indian Athletes**
The following table shows Indiaâs schedule for Tokyo Olympics 2021 athletics games:
| | | | |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Date** | **Athletes** | **Event** | **Start Time in IST** |
| 30th July | Avinash Jable | Steeplechase Heats Men 3000m | From 5:30 am |
| MP Jabir | Menâs 400m Hurdles First Round | From 7:25 am | |
| Dutee Chand | Womenâs 100m First Round | From 8:10 am | |
| Sarthak Bhambri, Revathi Veeramani, Alex Anthony, Subha Venkatesan | Mixed 4x400m Relay First Round | From 4:30 pm | |
| 31st July | Seema Punia, Kamalpreet Kaur | Womenâs Discus Throw Qualification | 6:00 am |
| M Sreeshankar | Menâs Long Jump Qualification | 3:40 pm | |
| Alex Antony, , Revathi Veeramani, Subha Venkatesan, Sarthak Bhambri | Mixed 4x400m Relay Final | 6:05 pm | |
| Dutee Chand | Womenâs Semi-final and Final | 6:20 pm | |
| 2nd August | M Sreeshankar | Menâs Long Jump Final | 7:20 am |
| Dutee Chand | Womenâs 200m First Round | 7:30 am | |
| Kamalpreet Kaur, Seema Punia | Womenâs Discus Throw Final | 5:30 pm | |
| Avinash Sable | Menâs 3000m Steeplechase Final | 5:45 pm | |
| 3rd August | Annu Rani | Womenâs Javelin Throw Qualification | From 5:50 am |
| MB Jabir | Menâs 400m Hurdles Final | 8:50 am | |
| Tajinder Singh Toor | Menâs Shot Put Qualification | 3:45 pm | |
| Dutee Chand | Womenâs 200m Final | 6:20 pm | |
| 4th August | Shivpal Singh, Neeraj Chopra | Menâs Javelin Throw Qualification | 5:35 am |
| 5th August | Sandeep Kuma, KT Irfan | Menâs 20 km Race Walk Final | 1:00 pm |
| 6th August | Gurpreet Singh | Menâs 50 km Race Walk Final | 2:00 am |
| Priyanka, Bhawna Jat | Womenâs 20 km Race Walk Final | 1:00 pm | |
| Amoj Jacob, Arokia Rajiv, Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Noah Nirmal Tom, P Naganathan | Menâs 4x400m Relay First Round | 4:55 pm | |
| Annu Rani | Womenâs Javelin Throw Final | 5:20 pm | |
| 7th August | Neeraj Chopra, Shivpal Singh | Menâs Javelin Throw Final | 4:30 pm |
| Amoj Jacob, P Naganathan, Noah Nirmal Tom, Arokia Rajiv,Muhammed Anas Yahiya | Menâs 4Ă400 m Relay Final | 6:20 pm | |
### Medal Tally for India in Tokyo Olympics 2020
The United States clinched the first position in terms of gold medals (39) and the total medal count (113). China stood at second spot with a total of 88 medals and 38 golds, while the host nation Japan got 27 gold medals and 58 total medals. Great Britain holds the fourth position.
India secured 7 medals in the Tokyo Olympics: two silvers, one gold and four bronze.
| | | |
|---|---|---|
| **Athletes** | **Game** | **Medal** |
| Neeraj Chopra | Javelin Throw | Gold |
| Ravi Dahiya | Wrestling (57 Kgs) | Silver |
| Mirabai Chanu | Weightlifting for Women (49 Kgs) | Silver |
| PV Sindhu | Womenâs Single Badminton | Bronze |
| Indian Hockey Team | Hockey | Bronze |
| Womenâs Welterweight Boxing | Lovlina Borgohain | Bronze |
| Bajrang Punia | Wrestling (65 Kgs) | Bronze |
Aditi Ashok did not clinch a medal, but she finished off at 4th in Golf.
These details about the Tokyo Olympics 2020 will help UPSC aspirants to prepare for [**IAS preparation**](https://byjus.com/free-ias-prep/)**.** One must also be aware of other current affairs to amplify their preparation.
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## Frequently Asked Questions on Tokyo Olympics
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### Q 1. What is the logo of the Tokyo Olympics?
Ans. The logo of the Tokyo Olympics is a chequered circle that was designed by Japanese artist Asao Tokoro. It is made of the traditional Japanese colour of Indigo blue and consists of three rectangular shapes.
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### Q 2. How many Indian athletes participated in the Tokyo Olympics 2020?
Ans. Over 100 athletes qualified for the Olympics games in Tokyo 2020 from India. In addition, India sent two relay teams and two hockey teams. |
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