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Olympic athletes to put on own medals at Tokyo ceremonies

Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics will put their medals around their own necks to protect against spreading the coronavirus. The “very significant change” to traditional...

Japan extends state of emergency in Tokyo

Japan has extended its state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas until the end of May. It comes as the country shows social and...

Olympic virtual sports event launched

A competitive virtual sports event has been launched by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The Olympic Virtual Series will include five sports – baseball, cycling,...

UK exposes Russian cyber attacks against Tokyo Olympics

The Russian military intelligence service (GRU) carried out cyber attacks on officials and organisations linked to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in an effort to...

Japan facing catastrophe in virus fight

Hospitals in Japan are increasingly turning away sick people as the country struggles with surging coronavirus infections and its emergency medical system collapses. In one...

Olympic torch festivities dimmed because of Covid-19 fears

Tokyo organisers have downsized the arrival ceremony for the Olympic torch because of the spreading Covid-19. Organising committee president Yoshiro Mori said Friday that 140...

Tokyo Olympics CEO: I’m seriously worried over China virus

Tokyo Olympics organisers have said they are increasingly concerned about the disruption the fast-spreading virus in China is causing ahead of the Games, which...

Rio police charge US swimmer Lochte with false report of robbery

Brazilian police have charged American swimmer Ryan Lochte with filing a false robbery report over a drunken incident during the Rio Olympics. A police statement...

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