Latest Sports Updates 21-05-2021 @ 5.00 p.m.IST

Athletics

Athletics Federation of India’s medical commission chairman Arun Kumar Mendiratta died on Friday at age 60 due to Covid-19 complications.He was set to travel with Indian contingent for Tokyo Olympics.

Tennis

Former French Open champion Simona Halep pulled out of this seasons major in Paris as she is yet to recover from calf injury.She retired from her Italian Open second round match last week.

Swimming

Canadian swimming team cancelled their pre Olympic training plan ahead of Tokyo Olympics amid Covid-19 pandemic.

Indian boxing’s first Dronacharya award winning coach OP Bhardwaj died in New Delhi on Friday after battling prolonged illness and age related issues.He was 82.

Football

Robert Lewondski is set to make his Bundesliga return as champions Bayern Munich play in front of home fans this weekend.

Hockey

Indian men’s hockey team goalkeeper P R Sreejesh has been reelected as FIH Athletes Committee member.

Baseball

Olympic qualifier for baseball has been moved from Taiwan to Mexico after Covid-19 spike in Taiwan which was set to host the tournament next month.

 

By Shailesh

Source: Internet