Americas Olympic and Paralympic rowing qualifier to get underway in Rio de Janeiro
The Americas rowing qualifier for Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games is set to get underway in Brazilian city Rio de Janeiro.
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Tokyo 2020 appoints 12 women to Executive Board in response to sexism row
Twelve women have been appointed to the Tokyo 2020 Executive Board following a sexism row which led to the resignation of its President.
Poll says majority of Japanese public do not want Olympic Games to happen this year
Another survey has indicated the lack of public support in Japan for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games going ahead this year because of coronavirus concerns.
Tokyo 2020 reveal detailed Torch Relay schedule
Tokyo 2020 has unveiled a detailed city-by-city schedule for the Olympic Torch Relay, which is set to resume on March 25 at Fukushima’s J-Village football training centre.
Tokyo 2020 to decide on international spectators by end of March
Tokyo 2020 is to decide on the attendance of international spectators at the Olympic and Paralympic Games by the end of March.
Paris to stage rescheduled Tokyo 2020 European boxing qualifier
Paris has been chosen to stage the rearranged European boxing qualifier for the postponed Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Koike cautious over easing state of emergency despite decline in new coronavirus cases in Tokyo
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has expressed caution over the potential lifting of the state of emergency in Japan’s capital city on Sunday (March 7).
Schedule announced for Tokyo leg of Olympic Torch Relay with nod to 1964 Games planned
The final stages of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay are set to recall memories of 1964 as details of the route in the last fortnight before the Opening Ceremony on July 23 have been revealed.
BWF says revised Tokyo 2020 qualification approved by IOC
Badminton World Federation (BWF) has confirmed its updated Tokyo 2020 qualification process has been approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
President Moon hopeful Tokyo 2020 will be opportunity for dialogue between North and South Korea
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has expressed hope that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will be an opportunity for dialogue with North Korea.
Kenyan NOC offers financial backing to Kipchoge and company after marathon team selected
The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) has given its star-studded marathon team KES1 million (£6,500/$9,100/€7,600) to support their training for this year's Olympics.
MLB veteran and Asian Games champion Choo open to Olympic call-up after KBO switch
Major League Baseball (MLB) veteran and Asian Games champion Choo Shin-soo has said he will "absolutely play in the Olympics" if given the opportunity, after signing for a club in his native South Korea.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government releases infection-prevention manual for City Cast volunteers
A COVID-19 infection-prevention manual has been released by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for City Cast volunteers at this year's Olympic Games.
Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee expected to add at least 11 women to Board
The Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee is expected to add at least 11 women to its Board.
Jamaican sprinter Blake says he would rather miss Tokyo 2020 than take COVID-19 vaccine
Four-time Olympic medallist Yohan Blake has said he would rather miss Tokyo 2020 than receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
