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THOMAS BACH

Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 6, 2021
IOC's Bach says Tokyo Olympics have 'far exceeded' expectations
The IOC president said he believes the spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in Tokyo has no direct or indirect link to the Olympics.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 1, 2021
No moment of silence for A-bomb victims at Tokyo Olympics
The Hiroshima city government sent a written request to IOC President Thomas Bach to ask athletes and staff to observe a moment of silence but the body has not responded.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 24, 2021
IOC's Bach draws ire in Japan over long opening ceremony speech
Olympic boss Thomas Bach spoke for 13 minutes, about twice as long as his Japanese female host, Seiko Hashimoto, prompting a flood of criticism on social media.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 20, 2021
Olympic Village COVID-19 infection bubble already 'broken,' health expert says
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach admitted Tuesday that the IOC had not known 'how complex' holding the games during the pandemic would be.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 20, 2021
IOC's Bach lauds medical workers and says Games will send message of peace
'We can only be together today because of the heroic efforts of all the doctors, nurses, healthcare workers and the many volunteers around the world,' Bach said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 17, 2021
IOC aware of Japan skepticism over Olympics but hopes home success will shift mood
'We ask and invite the Japanese people, humbly, to welcome and support the athletes from around the world,' IOC President Thomas Bach said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 16, 2021
IOC's Bach visits Hiroshima amid protests in bid to promote peace
Some survivors of the city's 1945 atomic bombing and local citizens said the visit was politically motivated.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 16, 2021
IOC's Bach asks Suga to allow spectators if COVID-19 situation improves
According to a government official, Suga told Bach that the five organizing bodies of the Olympics and Paralympics will review policy in the event of a significant change.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 15, 2021
IOC president's Hiroshima visit fuels speculation about his true intent
A trip that's officially being made to send a message of peace has instead stirred controversy amid the pandemic and raised questions about Thomas Bach's real purpose.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 14, 2021
Olympics boss Bach aims to put ‘most-followed’ games on track
The stakes are enormous for Suga, whose political fortunes are closely tied to the games, and for the IOC, which faces scrutiny on whether it is prioritizing money over public health.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 14, 2021
IOC's Bach says Tokyo Olympic cancellation not option despite COVID-19
The head of the International Olympic Committee said going ahead with the games this summer was decided in the interest of athletes preparing for the games for many years.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 14, 2021
IOC chief Thomas Bach to visit Hiroshima despite calls for cancellation
Civic groups argue that the visit is politically motivated — taking advantage of a city that promotes world peace and thus 'dishonoring' survivors of the bombing.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 13, 2021
IOC chief praises Tokyo as 'best-ever prepared' Olympic host city
International Olympic Committee head Thomas Bach's comments come despite lingering fears that the pandemic-postponed games could turn into a superspreader event.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 8, 2021
IOC President Thomas Bach arrives in Japan for Tokyo Olympics
The IOC president arrived at Tokyo's Haneda airport amid rising concern the Olympics could trigger a further surge in infections.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 3, 2021
Tokyo Olympics' 10,000-spectator cap to be reviewed due to COVID-19 surge
With just three weeks remaining until the opening of the games, representatives of the organizers could meet as early as Thursday to discuss how best to deal with local fans
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 2, 2021
U.S. media say COVID-19 measures at Tokyo Olympics go against press freedoms
Sports editors from over 10 major U.S. media outlets have sent a letter of protest to organizers of the Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 27, 2021
IOC chief and Olympic No. 2 eye visits to Hiroshima and Nagasaki next month
With the planned visit to the two atomic-bombed cities, the two IOC leaders are likely to call for promoting peace as questions linger over holding the Tokyo Games amid the pandemic.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jun 11, 2021
IOC President Thomas Bach to arrive for Tokyo Games in July
Bach's planned trip to Japan in mid-May was postponed due to the situation of the pandemic in Tokyo.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
May 28, 2021
IOC President Thomas Bach says athletes can travel to Tokyo with confidence
Bach has previously said 80% of the 10,500 athletes expected in Japan would be vaccinated and on Thursday he urged Olympians to get their shots if they could.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
May 20, 2021
IOC President Thomas Bach to arrive for Tokyo Games on July 12
Bach had originally planned to visit the country this month, but his trip was postponed due to a resurgence of coronavirus infections across Japan.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
Sex differences could be key to the successful treatment of long COVID
A new study has found that women with long COVID had significantly lower levels of testosterone compared to those who had recovered from their infection.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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