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Japan says ‘no truth’ in Tokyo Olympics cancellation report
Japan dismissed a report claiming officials see cancelling the Tokyo Olympics as inevitable on Friday, as Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said he was “determined” to hold...
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/ 2 weeks agoTokyo Olympics organisers say cancellation report ‘fake news’
Tokyo Olympics organisers played down a poll showing plunging support for the Games on Tuesday and said a report claiming cancellation...
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/ 3 weeks agoTokyo Olympics ‘safe and secure’ despite virus emergency: organisers
Tokyo Olympics organisers insisted Friday that the coronavirus-postponed Games will still go ahead despite Japan declaring a state of emergency less...
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/ 2 months agoRoute approved for relocated Olympic marathon
A route has been approved for the Olympic marathon, which is to be held in the northern city of Sapporo to...
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/ 2 months agoThomas Bach unopposed in bid for second term as IOC president: official
Thomas Bach will stand unopposed to serve a second term as International Olympic Committee president, the body said on Tuesday. Bach,...
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/ 2 months agoDelayed Tokyo Olympics to cost an additional $1.9bn: report
The coronavirus-delayed Tokyo Olympics could cost $1.9 billion more than its original budget of $13 billion, a 15 percent increase, a...
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/ 2 months agoNo mandatory coronavirus vaccine for Tokyo Olympics, says IOC chief
Athletes won’t be required to take a coronavirus vaccine to compete at the Tokyo Olympics, IOC chief Thomas Bach said Tuesday,...
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/ 3 months agoRussia’s doping ban decision ‘by end of year’, says CAS
A decision over whether to overturn Russia’s four-year ban from international sport due to state-sanctioned doping will be known “by the...
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/ 3 months agoThe Paralympic Games
Paralympic Sport provides a world of opportunities for individuals with physical impairments to showcase their talents within the sporting field. At...
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/ 3 months agoWatch: Tokyo opens 15,000-seat Olympic aquatics centre
Tokyo opened a 15,000-seat swimming venue for the Olympic Games next year on Saturday, with a swimming star diagnosed with leukaemia...