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Host city Tokyo bans Olympic spectators amid Covid-19 emergency

Host city Tokyo bans Olympic spectators amid Covid-19 emergency

This will rob the July 23 to Aug 8 Games of their last vestige of pomp and public spectacle.
Zii Jia replaces Khairul Anuar as flag bearer for Tokyo Olympics

Zii Jia replaces Khairul Anuar as flag bearer for Tokyo Olympics

This comes after Khairul Anuar asked to be replaced as the archer will be in action the next day, says OCM.

Parents and teachers gauge risks for children attending Tokyo Games

Parents and teachers gauge risks for children attending Tokyo Games

Schools are concerned if measures are adequate to prevent Covid-19 spread for students to spectate games.

Tokyo goes to the polls as pandemic-shadowed Olympics loom

Tokyo goes to the polls as pandemic-shadowed Olympics loom

The elections are unlikely to affect the Games but are a bellwether for parliamentary polls.

NZ weightlifter to become first transgender athlete to compete at Olympics

NZ weightlifter to become first transgender athlete to compete at Olympics

Hubbard competing in women's super-heavyweight 87kg category set to test ideal of fair competition in sport.

COMMENT | An Olympic-size Covid risk

COMMENT | An Olympic-size Covid risk

Without herd immunity (or something close to it) in Japan, hosting the Tokyo Games is a risky bet.

Two Olympics: Father, son design aquatics venues decades apart

Two Olympics: Father, son design aquatics venues decades apart

'I believe we're the only father and son in the world to design the same Olympics venue.'
IOC's Coates arrives in Tokyo as Games organisers to unveil latest 'playbook'

IOC's Coates arrives in Tokyo as Games organisers to unveil latest 'playbook'

Japan's govt is considering ending the state of emergency in Tokyo.
Heatstroke or Covid-19? Similar symptoms could confuse at Olympics

Heatstroke or Covid-19? Similar symptoms could confuse at Olympics

Wearing masks can raise body temperatures in the heat of the summer.
Japan welcomes Malaysian athletes to Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics

Japan welcomes Malaysian athletes to Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics

Our government never requested the Olympic committee to deny entry of athletes - Japanese Embassy.

Japan 'cornered' into holding Games, says local Olympian

Japan 'cornered' into holding Games, says local Olympian

She accuses organisers of shunning dialogue and riding roughshod over public opinion.
Tokyo 2020 chief rules out delay in Olympics despite pandemic fears

Tokyo 2020 chief rules out delay in Olympics despite pandemic fears

Australia's softball squad is the first national team to arrive in Japan.

Japan looks to extend Tokyo state of emergency to June 20

Japan looks to extend Tokyo state of emergency to June 20

A cabinet minister expresses concern over the increasing flow of people into the city.

With Olympics looming, US advises against travel to Japan due to Covid-19

With Olympics looming, US advises against travel to Japan due to Covid-19

The US "Do Not Travel" advisory and guidance for Japan did not mention the Olympics specifically.
IOC says 'safe and successful' Tokyo Games will go ahead

IOC says 'safe and successful' Tokyo Games will go ahead

Organisers have designed a 'custom-made Olympic bubble' to protect athletes and the Japanese people.
World's oldest person pulls out of Olympics torch relay

World's oldest person pulls out of Olympics torch relay

This is over fears about spreading the Covid-19 virus at the nursing home.

Olympics: Swimmer calls for expulsion of junta-led Myanmar from Games

Olympics: Swimmer calls for expulsion of junta-led Myanmar from Games

Win Htet Oo says his country's Olympic committee is a 'puppet' of the military junta.
US to consult allies over Beijing Olympics; China warns against boycott

US to consult allies over Beijing Olympics; China warns against boycott

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson says the idea of a boycott went against the spirit of the Olympic charter.
No Chinese vaccines to be taken by Team Japan, minister says

No Chinese vaccines to be taken by Team Japan, minister says

This is because Japan has not approved the vaccines, Olympics Minister Tamayo Marukawa says.

Sports Ministry seeks permission to restart badminton training

Sports Ministry seeks permission to restart badminton training

CORONAVIRUS | Minister Reezal Merican Naina Merican says BAM has devised SOPs to curb the spread of Covid-19 if greenlight is given.

Olympics next year difficult without vaccine, says Japanese medical association chief

Olympics next year difficult without vaccine, says Japanese medical association chief

CORONAVIRUS | I am not saying Japan should or shouldn’t host the Olympics, but it would be difficult to do so, says Yoshitake Yokokura.

Thai, M'sian weightlifters barred from Tokyo Olympics

Thai, M'sian weightlifters barred from Tokyo Olympics

Ban due to doping offences and the countries' weightlifting associations have also been suspended from IWF.

Japan, IOC set July 23, 2021 for start of delayed Olympics

Japan, IOC set July 23, 2021 for start of delayed Olympics

CORONAVIRUS | The games’ postponement is the first such delay in the 124-year history of the modern Olympics.
Japanese emperor, on birthday, talks about coronavirus concern, Olympics

Japanese emperor, on birthday, talks about coronavirus concern, Olympics

Naruhito, who turns 60 today, ascended the throne last May after his father Akihito abdicated.