Tokyo Olympics

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Japan’s ‘Super Fan’ prepares for Games without fans

Ishikawa, who is president of an IT company, has attended every Summer Olympics since then, becoming famous as an unofficial…

3 years ago

Paris not Tokyo could be last Olympics, hints Biles

After thinking hard about hanging on another year to compete at the COVID-19 delayed Tokyo Olympics, four-time gold medallist gymnast…

3 years ago

Tokyo Olympics: North Korea to skip Games over Covid-19 fears

North Korea has announced it will not take part in the Tokyo Olympics this year, saying the decision is to…

3 years ago

Japanese karate champion testifies she was bullied by official

TOKYO: A Japanese karate champion who will compete at the Tokyo Olympics testified before an ethics commission on Wednesday (Mar…

3 years ago

One year late, Tokyo Olympics torch relay gets up and running

FUKUSHIMA: The Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch relay set off from Fukushima on Thursday (Mar 25), beginning a four-month countdown to…

3 years ago

Speculation over Tokyo Olympics: 2021, 2032 or not at all?

Just about everybody, especially the organizers in Japan and Switzerland, want the Tokyo Olympics to open on July 23 —…

3 years ago

Tokyo Olympics: Up to 10 Russians can compete in track and field events as neutrals

Up to 10 Russian track and field athletes will be able to compete as neutrals at the Tokyo Olympics this…

3 years ago

Tokyo Olympics ceremonies chief quits over pig insult to female comedian

TOKYO: The creative director for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics announced his resignation on Thursday (Mar…

3 years ago

Tennis: Federer sets eyes on Tokyo Olympics as long as knee holds up

Roger Federer is targeting a third Olympic medal at the Tokyo Games this year after missing out in 2016 due…

3 years ago

Swiss Open 2021: Tepid Indian performance at Basel a reason to worry about Tokyo Olympics qualification

The early exits of Saina Nehwal, HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen did them no favours as they fight to qualify for…

3 years ago

Katie Ledecky wins fourth title in return meet as Simone Manuel takes 50m free

Katie Ledecky won the 800m freestyle in Texas on Saturday night for her fourth title in her first national competition…

3 years ago

Japan planning to ban overseas spectators at Tokyo Olympics over Covid-19 fears: Report

TOKYO: Japan's government is planning to stop overseas spectators coming to the Summer Olympics due to worries they will spread…

3 years ago

Tokyo Olympics should have fans in stands: Tokyo 2020 president

TOKYO: The Tokyo Olympics should take place before a live audience, Japan's new Olympics chief has said, despite concerns about…

3 years ago

Vaccines ‘encouraged’ but not compulsory for athletes at Tokyo Olympics: Coates

MELBOURNE: Athletes are being encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 ahead of the Tokyo Olympics but it will not be…

3 years ago

All G7 leaders support Japan’s plan to hold Olympics this summer, says PM Suga

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Saturday (Feb 20) the Group of Seven leaders gave unanimous support for…

3 years ago

Three More Race Walkers Qualify For Tokyo Olympics; New National Records In 20km Events

3 Indian race walkers qualified for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics during the National Open Race Walking Championships, with Sandeep Kumar…

3 years ago

Tokyo Olympics head announces his resignation over sexist comments

The head of the Tokyo Olympics has announced his resignation over sexist comments. Yoshiro Mori had said women talk too…

3 years ago

Japan Says “No Truth” In Tokyo Olympics Cancellation Report

Japan PM Yoshihide Suga's latest insistence that the postponed Tokyo Games are on track comes after The Times cited an…

3 years ago

#OnThisDay: Tokyo Olympics 2020 was set to begin today; a look at the timeline leading to postponement of summer games

The 2020 Summer Olympics also officially known as the Games of the XXXII Olympiad and commonly called as Tokyo 2020…

4 years ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Australia Follow the Canada Way, Declares Pullout Over COVID-19 Concerns

Australia became the second country to pull out from Tokyo Olympics 2020 after Canada, citing reasons of concern over coronavirus.…

4 years ago