Leander Paes, one of the most decorated sportspersons not only in India but the entire world, in an exclusive interview with WION’s Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, opened up on his life in lockdown, his trophy-laden career, future of sports post-coronavirus pandemic, motivation to play in another Olympics, and more.

WION Sports Broadband Edition with Indian tennis icon Leander Paes

Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea has called on his country folk to become “self-sufficient” amid rising economic concerns due to the coronavirus pandemic. During a meeting of the politburo, the leader talked about domestic economic issues. North Korea had already been suffering economically due to the international sanctions against the country’s nuclear programmes. And the country is currently in a spat with its neighbour, South Korea, over the matter of defectors.

Kim Jong Un talks economy in Politburo meet: COVID-19 hits North Korea Economy

Siegfried Aikman led the Japan men's hockey team to a historic gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and was on the last leg of preparing the team for the home Olympics in Tokyo before the coronavirus pandemic wiped out the global sporting calendar. The dutchman opens up on the measures japan is taking to curb the spread of the virus, the cost of postponing the games, and whether japan will risk the health and safety of all concerned if a vaccine is not found before the 2021 Olympics.

WION Exclusive conversation with Japan hockey coach Siegfried Aikman

The coronavirus pandemic has forced the postponement of the 2020 Olympic games but the impact on Indian sport is much greater. Former hockey captain and CEO Olympic gold quest Viren Rasquinha believe that the momentum of India's medal contenders has been lost and wants the sports ministry to allow athletes in quarantine camps to start training again with necessary precautions. In an exclusive conversation, Rasquinha spoke to WION's sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION exclusive conversation with Former Hockey Captain Viren Rasquinha

Reigning Asian Games champion Rahi Sarnobat will have no regrets if the coronavirus pandemic forces the cancellation of the 2021 Olympic games. Sarnobat was tipped as a medal contender in the 25-meter pistol event and believes that getting back into the competition is extremely necessary in order to reset training goals for the Tokyo games. She was speaking to sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION exclusive conversation with Indian Shooter Rahi Sarnobat

What makes a great team? You would think that communication is the key ingredient for success. Well, the most successful Indian pairing in recent memory though follows a different path. In 2019 teenagers Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary won gold medals at all 4 ISSF world cups in the mixed air pistol event, the first time this has happened in the sport's history. But in a chat with sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo, Bhaker revealed that the winning mantra is one of golden silence.

WION exclusive conversation with Indian Shooter Manu Bhaker | Air pistol | 2019 ISSF World Cup

Despite being one of India's most successful sportspersons, Vikas Krishan Yadav remains an enigma for many. The only Indian boxer to win 3 Asian games medals in a row, Yadav is also the reigning Commonwealth Games gold medalist and a world championship medalist. The Olympic gold though remains his obsession and he told sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo that not winning it in Tokyo next year would 'drive him crazy'.

WION exclusive conversation with Indian boxer Vikas Krishan Yadav

International golf is gearing up for resumption with the PGA tour hosting its first tournament next week. The field at the Charles Schwab challenge features the top 5 in the world rankings and 17 of the top 20 players in the FedEx cup rankings. One man missing from the field is India's Anirban Lahiri who can’t get over to America due to the suspension of air travel and he spoke to sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION exclusive conversation with Indian Golfer Anirban Lahiri

The badminton world federation's revised 2020 calendar with 22 events is rather ambitious feels world number 4 and 2017 world champion, Viktor Axelsen. Axelsen ended Denmark's 21 years wait for a men's singles title at the all England championships in march but believes that travel restrictions will make it extremely difficult for players to compete overseas. Axelsen was speaking to sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION exclusive conversation with All England badminton champion Viktor Axelsen

The biggest names in world sport including Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Serena Williams, Lewis Hamilton, and Roger Federer have all come out to condemn the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. American tennis player and 2020 Australian open champion Rajeev Ram admits that racism is a huge issue in American society and that the violence and rioting on the streets is something he has never seen before. Ram was speaking to sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION exclusive conversation with Australian open champion Rajeev Ram

Tropical Storm Cristobal has reached the southeastern United States, bringing heavy rains and sustained winds of up to 50 mph.

Storm Cristobal hits Louisiana coast

The police department in the US city of Minneapolis will be dismantled and rebuilt, city councilors said late Sunday

Minneapolis Police Department To Be Dismantled

India witnessed another huge spike in daily coronavirus count with 9,983 people testing positive for the virus in last 24 hours. The total number of coronavirus cases in the country zoomed to 256,611.

COVID-19: 9,983 new cases in India in last 24 hours

Security forces who were deployed in the area closed streets in the downtown while riot police fired tears gas at the demonstrators.

Lebanon sees violent anti-government protest

12th consecutive day of protests across America over George Floyd's killing by a cop in Minneapolis. Watch this video to know more.

Black lives matter protests gain momentum worldwide

During the virtual meeting on Saturday, the cartel agreed that the countries that were unable to reach full conformity in May and June will have to compensate for this in July, August and September.

OPEC+ Agrees On Extending Record Output Cuts

In this segment of WION, the newly elected CII President and Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd, Uday Kotak speak on COVID-19 virus' impact on the Indian economy.

Uday Kotak's take on the Indian economy | Straight Talk with Uday Kotak

George Floyd protests: 12th consecutive day of protests across America

US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo has lashed out at China for "callous exploitation" of George Floyd's death saying that "this laughable propaganda can't fool anyone".

Mike Pompeo accuses China of exploiting George Floyd's death

An American blogger and former social media strategist of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Cynthia D. Ritchie has accused a former interior minister Rehman Malik of rape and former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani for sexual harassment, through Facebook lives and a series of Twitter posts, even as the former official has denied charges.

Ex-Pak Interior Minister Rehman Malik accused of rape by a US blogger

Watch today in 'WION In Focus': Some stories related to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

WION In Focus: Some stories related to coronavirus pandemic | COVID-19 | Coronavirus News

Thousands of fans poured into stadiums in Vietnam on Friday as the country resumed top-flight soccer without social distancing

COVID-19: Over 30,000 fans at Nam Dinh stadium watch pro soccer league

With almost 10,000 COVID-19 deaths and more than 90,000 confirmed cases, Mexico is second only to Brazil in Latin America for the number of fatalities and fourth in the region in terms of infections.

COVID-19: Mexico sees surge in deaths as lockdown eases

Global leaders are hoping against all hope for a quick turnaround in their economies. Some sectors have already collapsed, others are barely staying afloat. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a rundown of the five worst-hit sectors.

Gravitas: Coronavirus slowdown | 5 worst-hit sectors

The Wuhan Coronavirus has infected more than 65,00,000 people worldwide. India is reporting more than 2,29,000 cases. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the latest numbers

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus | More than 66,00,000 cases worldwide

Estonia has developed the first-ever digital immunity passport that could be the key to reopening the country and resuming international travel. Watch report.

Estonia: App to certify whether people are immune | COVID-19 Pandemic

The Libyan Army on June 6 liberated the strategic Tarhuna city, the last stronghold of warlord Khalifa Haftar in western Libya. Watch report.

Libyan Army liberates Tarhuna city: GNA claims full control of Tripoli

WION In Focus: Some stories related to coronavirus pandemic

China has appointed a new PLA commander for its Western Theatre Command ground forces responsible for the Sino-India border, ahead of the key talks between senior Indian and Chinese military officials.

China appoints new PLA commander for India border

In Chile coronavirus death toll has risen to 50% in the past week, despite a 3-week lockdown in the capital city of Santiago. Watch report.

Chile witnesses sudden surge in COVID-19 deaths

Britain's Prince Charles spoke of his experience of coronavirus, saying he was fortunate to have only mild symptoms and that he hopes the pandemic will refocus efforts on the environment.

Prince Charles on COVID-19: "I was lucky in my case and got away with it quite lightly"

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