Almost all of the athletes from the refugee Olympic team have had their arrival at the Tokyo Games delayed after a team official tested positive for the coronavirus. Twenty-six refugee athletes from ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-IOC’s Bach confident of sporting success in Tokyo despite pandemic
The postponed Tokyo Olympic Games will create new "stars and legends" despite a one-year delay, fragmented preparations and the absence of fans in the stadiums, International Olympic Committee ... ( read original story ...)
Physician Warns Tokyo Olympics Could Spread COVID Variants
A physician representing a Japanese medical body warned Thursday that holding the postponed Tokyo Olympics in two months could lead to the spread of variants of the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports most daily COVID-19 cases in six months as Olympics loom
Tokyo reported the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in almost six months on Wednesday, with the Olympics due to open in the capital in just nine days. The city government said there were 1,149 new ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Do-it-yourself medal ceremony at Tokyo Games amid pandemic
Olympic champions at the Tokyo Games starting next week can forget about having their medals hung around their necks as they stand on the podium, shaking hands with dignitaries and soaking up their ... ( read original story ...)
Bach: Tokyo Games will be “historic” due to challenges
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Wednesday (July 14) the Tokyo Games will be "historic" for the way the Japanese people have overcome challenges to hold the global ... ( read original story ...)
Refugee team to delay Tokyo Games arrival after positive test
The refugee Olympic team due to compete at the Tokyo Games this month has delayed its arrival to Japan following a positive COVID-19 case by a team official in Qatar, the International Olympic ... ( read original story ...)
Watch: Vending machines dispense Tokyo Olympics souvenirs
In the country that helped to perfect the vending machine, Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games memorabilia has gone on sale from smart dispensers. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s daily COVID-19 cases hit highest mark since late January
Tokyo reported 1,149 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, its highest daily tally since Jan. 22, as the capital gears up for the summer Olympics slated to start on July 23. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Stephen Scullion reverses decision to withdraw from Olympics
Irish marathon runner Stephen Scullion reverses his decision to withdraw from the Olympics and now plans to compete in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Tokyo Games will be historic given challenges overcome, says Bach
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Wednesday the Tokyo Games, starting on July 23, will be historic for the way the Japanese people have overcome challenges to hold the ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn talks of daring escape from Japan
Fugitive banker, accused of financial misconduct, tells BBC how he fled Japan hidden in a box on a private jet ... ( read original story ...)
Navy blazers, stripes and flag scarves for Team USA in Tokyo
The Team USA flag bearers in steamy Tokyo will likely be the coolest members of their packs. Ralph Lauren has built a personal air conditioning system into a roomy white jacket to be worn by the ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: South Korea tightens curbs again amid record cases; interest in Tokyo Olympics ‘muted’
South Korea reports 1,615 new cases as distancing rules tightened for most of country; Japanese among most uninterested in Olympics ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: How Matthew Coward-Holley went from broken back to shooting success
If asked to name Team GB's most likely Tokyo Olympic gold medallists, who would you list? Sprint star Dina Asher-Smith? The near-unbeatable swimming sensation Adam Peaty? Or perhaps history-seeking ... ( read original story ...)
China hits back at Japan over Taiwan warning
China fired back at Japan on Tuesday, saying Tokyo was “irresponsible” for naming Beijing as its top national security concern in its annual defense white paper.China in recent months has increased ... ( read original story ...)