Indonesia Wins First Medal at Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo, MINA – The Indonesian contingent won the first medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The medal was presented by young lifter Windy Cantika Aisah who won a bronze medal…
2020 Tokyo Olympics Officially Opened
Tokyo, MINA – The 2020 Tokyo Olympics officially wasbopened on Friday evening local time at the Tokyo Stadium, Japan. Japan’s Emperor Naruhito officially opened it after an invitation by International…
Unwilling to Meet Israel, An Algerian Athlete Withdraw from Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo, MINA – An Algerian judo athlete, Fethi Nourine on Thursday announced his retirement from the Tokyo Olympics because he would meet Israeli athlete Tohar Butbul in the second round….
19 Olympic-Linked COVID Cases Reported on Opening Ceremony Day
Tokyo, MINA – Nineteen more people, three of them staying at the Tokyo Olympic athletes’ village, have tested positive for the coronavirus, the organizing committee of the games said Friday,…
COVID-19 Cases on Rise in Tokyo as Olympics Near
Tokyo, MINA – Tokyo on Wednesday reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases, the highest daily number since May 13, as Japan’s capital is all set to host the Olympics…
Palestinian Football Player Joins Persib Bandung
Bandung, MINA – Persib Bandung, Indonesian Football Club announced a contract agreement with a Palestinian national team player, Mohammed B.A Rashid. As quoted from Persib Bandung’s official website on Thursday,…
Japan Vows to Go Ahead with Tokyo Olympics with Stricter Measures
Tokyo, MINA – Japan on Wednesday vowed to go ahead with Tokyo Olympics amid opposition that the world’s biggest games should be delayed due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “I want…
National Police Gives Permit to Hold Indonesian League Football Competition This Year
Jakarta, MINA – The Indonesian National Police gives permit to hild Indonesian League 1 and 2 competitions for the 2021-2022 season, which had been suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic….
Egyptian Footballer with a Greek Club Wears Palestine T-shirt Upon Winning Cup
Olympiacos, MINA – Egyptian footballer Amr Warda has worn a t-shirt saying “Free Palestine” as his Greek football club claimed the Greek Cup title after beating recently crowned Champions and…
Fenerbahce’s Ozil Sends Eid Message to Palestinians
Istanbul, MINA – In his Eid message, Fenerbahce star Mesut Ozil sent prayers to Palestinians who are facing incessant Israeli attacks, Anadolu Agency reported. “Eid Mubarak to all Muslims around…
Tokyo Olympics Venues to be No-Fly Zones
Tokyo, MINA – Tokyo Olympics venues will be marked no-fly zones this summer to help protect against terrorism, Japan announced on Thursday. The country’s Transport Ministry said in a statement the…
Ankara Keciorengucu Players Break the Fast During Match
Giresun, Turkey, MINA – A unique incident during the Giresunspor vs Ankara Keciorengucu, when the match had only been running for 10 minutes, the Ankara Keciorengucu players were seen breaking…
Foreign Minister Asks There No Discrimination Against Indonesian Team’s All England
London, MINA – Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi asked the Indonesian Embassy in London to ensure that there was no discrimination against Indonesian badminton athletes in the 2021 All England…
Indonesian Team Forced to Withdraw in All England
London, MINA – All Indonesian teams were forced to withdraw from the All England 2021 tournament and unable to continue the match was when a flight from Istanbul, Turkey to…
2032 Olympics: Indonesia Targets to Enter Top 10
Jakarta, MINA – Indonesian Miinister of Youth and Sports (Menpora) Zainudin Amali opened the 2021 Annual Member Meeting of the Indonesian Olympic Committee (NOC Indonesia) virtually in Jakarta on Monday….