Batra’s comment came in after a petition was submitted in Japan on Friday calling for the Games to be cancelled.
The government is likely to extend Tokyo's emergency and put the same order on northern Hokkaido, which is set to host the marathon.
Wriddhiman Saha has tested positive for the coronavirus for the second time and he will have to continue his isolation in Delhi.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a ban on flights from India. He also said that special privileges will be given to the Australian players in India.
Ravinder Pal Singh, member of the Indian hockey team that won gold at Moscow Olympics in 1980, died of COVID-19 on Saturday.
Sabre fencer C. A. Bhavani Devi created history by becoming the first Indian fencer to qualify for the Olympics.
Notably, only on Monday, RP Singh had condoled the demise of his former India teammate Piyush Chawla's father.
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Neeraj Chopra is only focused on “training hard” ahead of his first Olympics.
One of the best ever to play the game, Nadal's statement will have a rippling effect on the tennis world and on the Olympics' organizers.
In a major boost to Manchester United, Uruguayan forward Cavani has secured a one-year extension to his contract.