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 ...)
Tokyo Olympics will allow some domestic fans to attend events, despite Covid fears
Venues will be limited to 50 percent capacity, with up to 10,000 domestic spectators able to attend events when the games open next month, officials said Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japanese fans will be allowed at Tokyo Olympics, despite concerns from medical experts
Venues will be capped at 50 percent capacity, with maximum of 10,000 fans at the Olympics, which begin July 23. Decision on Paralympics still to come. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics to allow limited number of local fans at Summer Games venues
But there's a limit of 50% capacity up to a maximum of 10,000 fans for all Games venues, and even that could be quashed by a COVID surge. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 will allow up to 10,000 domestic fans into Olympic venues
Up to 10,000 Japanese fans will be allowed into Olympic venues at Tokyo 2020 despite warnings from health experts ... ( read original story ...)
The Tokyo Olympics will allow spectators who live in Japan, but with restrictions.
The decision indicates a growing certainty that the Games will go ahead, despite months of concern that they could become a superspreader event. ( read original story ...)
Support rising in Japan for Tokyo Olympics this summer: poll
Around a third of Japanese now back holding the Olympics, up from just 14 percent last month, a new poll showed Monday, though a majority still prefer cancellation or postponement because of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to allow up to 10,000 domestic spectators at Olympics venues despite covid concerns
Organizers have also warned they could revisit the decision if the covid-19 infection situation changes dramatically. ( read original story ...)
Japan to donate AstraZeneca vaccines to Thailand
Thailand's health minister said on Monday Japan's government would donate some AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines, as the Southeast Asian country seeks to shore-up supplies after some early delays in its ... ( read original story ...)
Ruling party may scrap Yokohama casino plan
In an unexpected move, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party appears headed toward backing a candidate for Yokohama mayor who will campaign on a platform of oppos ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics to allow limit of 10,000 local fans in venues
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 ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Megan Frazer and Nikki Evans miss out on Ireland squad
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 ...)
Japan to allow up to 10,000 domestic spectators at Olympic venues despite covid concerns
Organizers have also warned they could revisit the decision if the covid-19 infection situation changes dramatically. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Allyson Felix qualifies for fifth Olympics at US trials
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 ...)
Companies give vaccines to workers, boosting Japan’s rollout
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 ...)
Safiq Rahim geared up for AFC Champions League bow with Johor Darul Ta’zim
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 ...)