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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 ...)

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 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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)

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 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 ...)

Irish marathon runner Stephen Scullion reverses his decision to withdraw from the Olympics and now plans to compete in Japan. ( read original story ...)

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 ...)

Fugitive banker, accused of financial misconduct, tells BBC how he fled Japan hidden in a box on a private jet ... ( read original story ...)

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 ...)

South Korea reports 1,615 new cases as distancing rules tightened for most of country; Japanese among most uninterested in Olympics ... ( read original story ...)

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 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 ...)

Intended to mark Japan’s economic revival but hit by the pandemic, the games has instead become a matter of survival ... ( read original story ...)