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The Tokyo Olympics will allow some local fans to attend when the games open in just over a month, Tokyo organizing committee officials and the IOC said on Monday. Organizers set a limit of 50% of ... ( read original story ...)

Megan Frazer and Nikki Evans are two big-name omissions for Ireland's 16-player hockey squad for the Tokyo Olympics next month. Sarah Torrans is named despite missing the EuroHockey Championships with ... ( read original story ...)

Organizers have also warned they could revisit the decision if the covid-19 infection situation changes dramatically. ( read original story ...)

Six-time Olympic champion Allyson Felix qualified for her fifth Games with a second-place finish in the 400m at the US trials. The 35-year-old, who has nine Olympic medals in total, clocked 50.02 ... ( read original story ...)

Thousands of Japanese companies began distributing COVID-19 vaccines to workers and their families Monday in an employer-led drive that aims to rev up the nation’s slow vaccine rollout ... ( read original story ...)

Bangkok: Midfielder Safiq Rahim is looking forward to making his AFC Champions League debut for Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta’zim in their Group G opener against Japan's Nagoya Grampus on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)

Olympic organisers are expected to decide later on Monday whether and to what extent domestic spectators will be allowed into venues in a decision that health experts say has implications for public ... ( read original story ...)

Trayvon Bromell used a blistering time to win the 100-meter dash at the U.S. Olympic trials. Fred Kerley and Ronnie Baker also qualified for Tokyo. ( read original story ...)

Three days after a disastrous showing in the 100-meter freestyle, Simone Manuel punches her ticket to Tokyo in the 50. ( read original story ...)

Reports suggest Tokyo 2020 organisers will allow 10,000 fans; New Zealand approves Pfizer vaccine for 12-15 year olds; US borders with Canada and Mexico to remain closed to non-essential travel until ... ( read original story ...)

Terunofuji will pursue promotion to yokozuna and a third straight championship at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament from the top east ozeki slot in the rankings published by the Japan Sumo Association. ( read original story ...)

Three days after revealing that she was suffering from overtraining, anxiety and depression throughout the spring, Simone Manuel qualified for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics by winning the women’s 50 ... ( read original story ...)

We take a tour inside the Olympic and Paralympic Village in Tokyo. Bloomberg reporter Kurumi Mori shows us around the bedrooms, dining halls, and more. (Source: Quicktake) ... ( read original story ...)

UK-OLYMPICS-2020-CYCLING-BRITAIN:Cycling-Kennys eye Tokyo gold, but British domination unrealistic, says team chief ... ( read original story ...)

Condoms will be distributed to Olympic athletes — but not until they’re leaving the Tokyo Games as organizers try to curb the spread of COVID-19. ( read original story ...)

Laura Kenny will attempt to win three gold medals in the velodrome at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, giving her the chance to extend her record as the most successful female British Olympian to seven ... ( read original story ...)