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North Korea missile launch tests Biden administration, Japan Olympics

North Korea missile launch tests Biden administration, Japan Olympics

It highlights the threat North Korea's illicit weapons programme poses to its neighbours and the international community.

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Tokyo Olympics chief set to quit over sexist remarks in another blow to the Games

Tokyo Olympics chief set to quit over sexist remarks in another blow to the Games

Mori said women talk too much, which he made during an Olympic committee meeting.

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80 pct want Tokyo Games cancelled or delayed: Japanese survey

80 pct want Tokyo Games cancelled or delayed: Japanese survey

Worries are mounting about a record survey in Covid-19 cases in the country.

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Tokyo Games to be symbol of hope as flame goes on display

Tokyo Games to be symbol of hope as flame goes on display

The flame will be on display from Sept 1 to Nov 1.

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Gov't gives go-ahead for Tokyo 2020 athletes to train during conditional MCO

Gov't gives go-ahead for Tokyo 2020 athletes to train during conditional MCO

CORONAVIRUS | A total of 57 athletes preparing for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics will be allowed to train albeit under strict SOPs.

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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.

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Tokyo Olympics postponed until 2021 due to Covid-19 pandemic

Tokyo Olympics postponed until 2021 due to Covid-19 pandemic

CORONAVIRUS | A senior IOC member says this follows an earlier announcement that the UK is unlikely to send its team to Tokyo this year.

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Covid-19: Japan says Tokyo Olympics may be postponed

Covid-19: Japan says Tokyo Olympics may be postponed

CORONAVIRUS | Japan PM Shinzo Abe says the Games should be held in its 'complete form'.

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Safety of all participants top priority in decision on Olympics participation - minister

Safety of all participants top priority in decision on Olympics participation - minister

CORONAVIRUS | M'sia among the 45 IOC affiliates who recently gave their backing for the Tokyo Olympics to proceed as scheduled.

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Delay of 1-2 years 'feasible' if Tokyo Olympics can't go ahead in summer - official

Delay of 1-2 years 'feasible' if Tokyo Olympics can't go ahead in summer - official

CORONAVIRUS | The IOC, however, has officially maintained its position that the games will proceed as planned.

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Azizul to go for sprint gold as well in Tokyo

Azizul to go for sprint gold as well in Tokyo

Having already qualified for the keirin event, national track cyclist will also compete in the sprint event at the Olympics.

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Japan coronavirus cases hit 1,000 mark as Tokyo insists Olympics on track

Japan coronavirus cases hit 1,000 mark as Tokyo insists Olympics on track

CORONAVIRUS | Tokyo 2020 Olympics president Yoshiro Mori not considering to cancel or delay the Games.

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Malaysia loses first leg 1-4 to Great Britain in Tokyo 2020 hockey play-off

Malaysia loses first leg 1-4 to Great Britain in Tokyo 2020 hockey play-off

Malaysia faces an uphill task to qualify for the Olympics and must produce a flawless display in the second-leg tonight.

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Dhabitah wins Asian Cup title to qualify for Tokyo Olympics

Dhabitah wins Asian Cup title to qualify for Tokyo Olympics

The 20-year-old stuns the judges with her impressive dives to collect a total of 313.85 points.

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