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Tokyo Olympics

March 14, 2021

Nigeria ‘silently’ preparing for Tokyo Olympics: Sports Minister

The 2020 Olympics have been rescheduled for July 23 to August 8.

Minister of youth and sports development Sunday Dare (Credit: Twitter)
March 8, 2021

Most Japanese against foreign fans at Tokyo Olympics: Poll

Organisers also said they would decide on the maximum capacity for spectators in general in April.

Olympics rings used to tell the story.
February 19, 2021

G7 supports hosting of Olympics this summer: Japanese PM

Japanese Prime Minister told the summit meeting that he was resolved to hold the Games.

Yoshihide Suga
February 12, 2021

Tokyo Olympics chief resigns for saying ‘women talk too much’

“I thought how hard it must be for him, and I couldn’t stop crying,” said Mr. Kawabuchi.

Olympics rings used to tell the story.
January 27, 2021

Tokyo Olympics depends on Biden to hold: Japanese official

The U.S. brings the largest contingent of athletes to any Olympics and also provides the IOC with its most lucrative television deal.

Olympics rings used to tell the story.
January 22, 2021

COVID-19: Japan insists on hosting Tokyo Olympics despite second wave

About 80 percent of people in Japan do not want the Games to be held this summer.

Olympics rings used to tell the story.
January 16, 2021

Footballers should be vaccinated last: German Doctor

“They are young and healthy footballers in the very last group,” Mr. Meyer said.

Uefa’s chief medical official Tim Meyer