The government on Tuesday asked all the state governments and union territories to identify dedicated COVID-19 vaccination centres for the Tokyo Olympics-bound Indian contingent. The Indian Olympic Association has said that the country is likely to send 190-odd members, including over 120 athletes, to the Tokyo Olympics, which opens on July 23.

"The IOA has said that most of the Olympic-bound athletes, except for a few, have received their first dose.

Arrangements have also been made for the athletes who are training abroad and are expected to fly directly to Tokyo.

(With inputs from agencies)