Tokyo Olympics to be played without overseas spectators

Organizers of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics said on Saturday that the world's biggest games would be held without overseas spectators, given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. "We have to take decisions which may need sacrifice from everybody and we have to ask for understanding," said Thomas Bach, International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief. The decision was ...

12:40 Et March 20, 2021

Former Olympic athlete Hashimoto chosen as head of Tokyo 2020 organisers

Japan’s Seiko Hashimoto, a woman who has competed in seven Olympics, said on Thursday she had been chosen as president of the Tokyo 2020 Organising committee, replacing a ...

23:10 Et February 18, 2021

Tokyo Olympics chief Mori announces resignation over sexist remarks

Tokyo Olympics organizing committee president Yoshiro Mori said on Friday he will resign after his sexist remarks sparked an international uproar. His resignation dealt another blow to the ...

16:10 Et February 12, 2021

Amid cancellation talk, Tokyo Olympics 'focused on hosting'

IOC President Thomas Bach and local organizers are pushing back against reports that the postponed Tokyo Olympics will be canceled. Now set to open July 23, the Tokyo ...

20:45 Et January 22, 2021

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