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Fans From Abroad Unlikely for Postponed Tokyo Olympics
The new president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee has stopped short of saying there would be no foreign fans at this year’s games but she hinted at it after online talks with IOC President Thomas Bach and others
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College Softball an Anchor for Olympic Hopefuls in Pandemic
Division I softball is providing a training ground this season for players preparing for the Summer Olympics
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Tokyo Olympic Torch Relay Plans to Kick Off in One Month
The torch relay for the postponed Tokyo Olympics is to start in a month.
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Russia's Team Name, Flag Agreed on for Next 2 Olympics
Russia’s team and athletes will be officially branded as “ROC” at the next two Olympics
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Russia's Team Name, Flag Agreed on for Next 2 Olympics
Russia’s team and athletes will be officially branded as “ROC” at the next two Olympics
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Seiko Hashimoto Takes Over as Tokyo Olympic President
A woman has been named president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee
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Japan Starts COVID-19 Vaccinations With Eye on Olympics
Japan has launched its coronavirus vaccination campaign amid questions about whether it will reach enough people quickly enough to save a Summer Olympics already delayed by the pandemic
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President Of Tokyo Olympic Committee Resigns
The president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee Yoshiro Mori has resigned from his position
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Tokyo Olympics Chief Mori Exits But Gender Issue Remains
Yoshiro Mori resigned Friday as the president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee following sexist comments implying women talk too much.
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Tokyo Olympics Chief to Step Down Over Sexist Comments
Yoshiro Mori, the Tokyo Olympics chief, is expected to step down after sparking backlash both at home in Japan and abroad. Mori landed in hot water after saying women spoke too much during meetings, which he categorized as annoying, and asked for time restrictions for board members if more female members were to be added.
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Reports: Tokyo Olympics President to Resign Over Sexist Remarks
Pressure is coming from all sides in Japan for Yoshiro Mori to step down as the president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee.
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Head of Tokyo Games Won't Resign After Statement About Women
The president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee says he will not resign despite pressure on him to do so after making derogatory comments earlier in the week about women
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New Rules for Olympic Officials Include No Cheering, No Bars
Ground rules to help ensure a safe Tokyo Olympics during the pandemic have been detailed
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Tokyo Olympic Organizers Reiterate ‘We Will Hold the Games'
The president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee had a simple message for fellow members of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party
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IOC President Says Tokyo Olympics Will Proceed with Strict COVID Measures
Following a meeting of the International Olympic Committee’s executive board, president Thomas Bach says the Tokyo Olympics will proceed with strict COVID measures.
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IOC, Tokyo Olympics to Unveil Rule Book for Beating Pandemic
Remember the word: Playbook
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Olympian Grace Luczek Is Keeping Her Eye on Gold Despite Questions Around Tokyo Olympics
The Japanese government and IOC are adamant that the Tokyo Olympics will go forward in July after an anonymously sourced report suggested that the events might be canceled. Olympic rower Grace Luczek reacted to the uncertainty around the competition and shared how she and her teammates are continuing to prepare despite COVID-19.
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Fauci: The Tokyo Olympics Can Happen Safely — But the World Needs to Commit to Vaccines
Dr. Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious-diseases expert, said it will take a global commitment to ensure the Tokyo Olympics are safe.
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Fauci Says a Global Vaccine Push Is the Key to a Safe Tokyo Olympics
Dr. Anthony Fauci addressed doubts about the safety of the Tokyo Olympics in an interview with LX News. Watch the full interview with Dr. Fauci on NBCLX this Tuesday at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET.
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Japan Denies Olympics Cancellation Rumors 6 Months Out
With just six months to go before the delayed 2020 Olympics is scheduled to open in Tokyo, organizers are denying reports of Japan shuttering the games for good.