Brisbane emerges as front-runner to host 2032 Summer Olympics
The International Olympic Committee announced on Wednesday that Brisbane was the preferred candidate to host the 2032 Games and said it would enter "targeted dialogue" with bid organizers. "The IOC future host commission recommended that the executive committee initiate a targeted dialogue with Brisbane and ...
IOC's Thomas Bach emphasizes safety over packed stadiums at Tokyo Games
He said that there is no hard deadline to decide whether fans will or will not be allowed to attend.
Thomas Bach says entire Olympic movement united in determination to stage Tokyo Games
Bach conceded it would be a "huge undertaking" to get the games underway.
IOC's Dick Pound says fans not 'must-have' for Tokyo Olympics
As for another postponement, however, he said "it's just not possible so it's either 2021, or nothing."
Hopes for Tokyo’s Summer Olympics growing dim
Officials both in Tokyo and with the International Olympic Committee have begun to acknowledge that holding a safe games might not be possible.
IOC's Dick Pound says Tokyo Games uncertain due to virus surge
The former Canadian swimming champion also told the BBC that athletes should be vaccinated as a priority ahead of the postponed Olympics and Paralympics.
Esports has been named as a full medal event for the 2022 Asian Games, a major step towards the mainstream for a sport that has long harbored Olympic ambitions. Eports and breakdancing were both included on the program for the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, ...
Japan pledges support for IOC's efforts to vaccinate Tokyo Olympic athletes
IOC President Thomas Bach indicated that the IOC was considering shouldering the cost of vaccinating athletes and officials for the games.
Athletes' time at Olympic Village to be restricted during Tokyo Games
The decision by the IOC, intended to limit the risk of coronavirus infections, will reduce the number of athletes participating in the event's opening and closing ceremonies.
Tokyo Olympics to require COVID-19 testing of athletes every 120 hours
Organizers plan to require athletes competing at the postponed games next summer to undergo testing every four to five days, even if they do not show symptoms.
IOC President Thomas Bach to visit Tokyo to review Olympic preparations
Bach said in a news conference following an IOC board meeting that the possibility of canceling the summer games will not be on the agenda during his four-day stay.
IOC's Thomas Bach to visit Japan for November meeting with Suga
Bach is also expected to spend time with Tokyo 2020 President Yoshiro Mori as preparations for the postponed Summer Games continue.
