The entire Olympic movement is united in its determination to ensure the Tokyo Games happen in July and August, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said in a video message to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics set to kick off in six months amid Covid pandemic
Organizers say there will be frequent testing, restrictions on how long athletes can stay in the Olympic Village, and a radical rethink of the opening ceremony parade. ( read original story ...)
Venice, Paris, Tokyo . . . Carbis Bay: Cornish locals bemused at the choice for June’s G7 summit
News that Carbis Bay, the suburban neighbour of St Ives, will be hosting the G7 meeting of world leaders has barely sunk in among its population of retirees and holiday home owners.Venice, Paris ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s dilemma: how to call off Games while saving face
For the time being, at least, there are no visible signs at all that Japan’s Olympic dream has died. In front of Tokyo Station the digital clock is still counting down the days, hours and seconds ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis Superstar Naomi Osaka Talks TAG Heuer, Louis Vuitton, and Fashion Off The Court
Known predominantly for being one of the world's top tennis players, Naomi Osaka recently added a few more bragging points to her already-studded resume! We caught up with the 23-year-old to chat ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and IOC deny that Olympics will be cancelled
Japan and the IOC stood firm on Friday on their commitment to host the Tokyo Olympics this year and denied a report of a possible cancellation, although the pledge looks unlikely to ease public ... ( read original story ...)
“Who Did This”: Naomi Osaka After Becoming Part of a Viral Bernie Sanders Meme
The Bernie Sanders memes are getting quite a popular day by day. Meme makers are inserting his picture in almost every single post in order to gain likes and views. Recently, World No.3 Naomi Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Games may have to be held behind closed doors, says Lord Coe
The rescheduled Tokyo 2020 may have to be held behind closed doors if they are to go ahead this year, athletics chief Lord Coe says. ( read original story ...)
International Olympic Committee denies reports that Tokyo Summer Games will be canceled
The International Olympic Committee and the Japanese government are denying that the already postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be permanently canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Still, a ... ( read original story ...)
Virus surge puts ‘real pressure’ on Japan to cancel Olympics, Australia leader says
Japan and the IOC insist the Games are going ahead, but some members of the ruling coalition are reported to have developed cold feet. ( read original story ...)
‘Wrong and ridiculous’: Japan Olympics head slams Tokyo cancellation report
The head of Japan's national Olympic committee on Friday dismissed media reports that the Japanese government has privately concluded it will have to cancel the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and said ... ( read original story ...)
More the Merrier! Naomi Osaka Signs a Third Endorsement Deal in 10 Days!
Three-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka signs her third endorsement deal with Work Day ahead of the Australian Open 2021. ( read original story ...)
Japan dismisses ‘categorically untrue’ stories that Tokyo Olympics are doomed
The Japanese government has vehemently denied a story that it has privately concluded that this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo are doomed, calling them “categorically untrue”. Sources ... ( read original story ...)
Japan denies as ‘categorically untrue’ report Tokyo Olympics could be cancelled
The event originally planned for 2020 were delayed 10 months ago following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Can Japan cling onto its Olympic dream with a pandemic raging?
Officials firmly deny a report that, privately, they know the Summer Games are doomed, but they look increasingly cornered by COVID-19, and public opinion. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka adds to endorsement portfolio with Workday deal
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has added another sponsor to her burgeoning commercial portfolio after agreeing a new endorsement deal with human resources technology company Workday. Osaka, a ... ( read original story ...)