79% of volunteers worried about COVID-19 spread at Tokyo Olympics
In a survey responded to by 13,480 City Cast volunteers, 75.1% also said they want the Japanese capital to create a safe environment for games volunteers to work in.
Japan to use cyberattack countermeasures to protect Tokyo Games
The U.K. said cyber-reconnaissance was carried out on organizers, sponsor firms and logistics services.
Ad behemoth faces claims of conflict of interest in Tokyo Olympic campaign
“Adult understanding” investigated as a potential conflict of interest for the Japanese advertising giant.
Japanese children's athletic ability deteriorates from 1964, survey shows
Boys and girls in Japan in 2019 had lower athletic ability than their counterparts in 1964, when the previous Tokyo Olympics were held, an annual government survey showed Sunday. Meanwhile, boys and girls in 2019 were taller and heavier than their 1964 counterparts, according to ...
Group dreams of displaying Japan's cherry blossoms at Summer Olympics
The group has been utilizing a snow-filled storage facility to adjust when the local Keio-zakura variety blooms with the hope of displaying them during next year's games.
Surfing and Olympics still in love as wedding countdown continues
The sport's top athletes are taking the one-year postponement of the Tokyo Games in stride.
Brett Brown quits as coach of Australian men's team for Olympics
Former Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown won’t be guiding the Boomers at the Tokyo Olympics after informing Basketball Australia he can no longer commit to the job. "The uncertainties around the direction of my professional future unfortunately mean that I cannot commit to the time ...
Swimming star Daiya Seto will not take part in any official activities for the rest of the year as punishment for an extramarital affair, the Japan Swimming Federation decided Tuesday. In an extraordinary online meeting, the federation determined that the 26-year-old Seto had breached its ...
'LGBTQ landmark': Pride House Tokyo opens as part of Olympics project
While Japan has some protections for sexual minorities, it remains the only Group of Seven country that does not recognize same-sex unions.
The event is expected to serve as a test of protocols designed to allow international athletes to attend the Tokyo Olympics.
Cancel or proceed? Public statements reignite debate on Tokyo Games
If the games are to be canceled, experts remain divided over how soon the decision needs to be made.
Sebastian Coe says athletes should be allowed to protest at Tokyo Olympics
Coe is not just any voice. He's an International Olympic Committee member, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and the head of World Athletics.
