Latest Sports Updates 06-04-2021 @ 6.00 p.m.IST

Weightlifting

Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu’s chamces of winning a medal at Tokyo Olympics increased after North Korea pulled out of Olympics due to Covid-19 concerns.Ri Song Gum of North Korea will miss the 49kg event.Gum is Chanu’s nearest rival for a medal.

Tennis

Great Britain will be without Johanna Konta for Billie Jean King Cup playoff tie against Mexico with a knee injury.The tie will take place on April 16-17.

Football

German FA said Joachim Loew will remain in charge of Germany at Euro 2020 despite last week’s humiliating loss.

Hockey

Indian hockey team’s chief coach Graham Reid believes the team can deliver results against Argentina in FIH Pro League.Besides two pro matches,the team will play four matches against Olympic champions.

Water polo

Water polo test event at Tokyo Olympics has been postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions.

By Shailesh

Source:Internet