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OLYMPICS
Jul 23, 2019
Tokyo 2020 organizers, IOC say preparation for games on right track
With exactly one year to go until the opening ceremony, delivery of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games remains "firmly on track," John Coates, chairman of the International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission, said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jun 27, 2019
Thomas Bach says IOC ready to talk 2030 bid with Sapporo
Changes to the Olympic election process announced by the IOC on Wednesday are likely to impact Sapporo's prospective 2030 Winter Games bid.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
May 23, 2019
IOC's John Coates pleased with Tokyo 2020's progress in managing issues such as traffic congestion
Tokyo 2020 Coordination Commission Chairman John Coates praised the local organizing committee on Thursday, citing unparalleled interest in ticket sales and progress toward managing issues regarding transportation and adverse weather conditions at the games.
JAPAN
Mar 28, 2019
As Tokyo Olympics loom, Japan needs to fill Takeda's empty seat ASAP, says IOC's Bach
French prosecutors have questioned Takeda and placed him under formal investigation in December for suspected corruption in Tokyo's successful bid to host the Olympic Games.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Dec 21, 2018
Tokyo 2020 budget revised with eye on transportation
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics will cost about ¥1.35 trillion, according to the third and most recent budget announced to the press on Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 5, 2018
2020 Tokyo Games: Costs related to Japan's scorching summers being factored into the budget
Organizers and the head of the International Olympic Committee's inspection team for the Tokyo 2020 Games on Wednesday said the rising costs associated with preventing heat-related illnesses and injuries to athletes and spectators due to the country's increasingly hotter summers are being factored into...
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Dec 1, 2018
IOC leader Thomas Bach speaks out on many issues
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said the organization is still reviewing multiple proposals concerning the possibility of extreme heat during the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 24, 2018
IOC to remain 'politically neutral' toward North Korea's involvement in 2020 Tokyo Olympics: vice president
International Olympic Committee Vice President John Coates stressed Tuesday that the IOC will remain "politically neutral" toward North Korea's participation at the 2020 Tokyo Games and will not try to force the government to accept non-sporting visitors.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 29, 2018
IOC chief Thomas Bach arrives in North Korea to discuss participation in future games
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach traveled to Pyongyang on Thursday, the Olympic body said, in a visit that comes after North Korea's participation in the Pyeongchang Winter Games helped ease inter-Korean relations.
OLYMPICS
Feb 25, 2018
Russia barred from flying flag at closing ceremony
The International Olympic Committee dashed Russian athletes' hopes of marching behind their national flag at the Pyeongchang Games on Sunday, deciding against immediately lifting Russia's Olympic suspension after fresh doping violations.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 14, 2018
From Russia with love: OAR skier weds skeleton racer not invited to Winter Games
Russian freestyle skier Semen Denshchikov on Wednesday married a skeleton racer who was not invited to compete in Pyeongchang in a Valentine's Day ceremony meant to lighten the mood around Russian sports.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 12, 2018
IOC boss to visit North Korea after Winter Olympics: source
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach will visit North Korea after the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics as part of an agreement between the IOC and North and South Korea, a source within the Olympic movement told said Monday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 10, 2018
Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics Day 1: Korean athletes parade in peace
The first day of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics was full of drama both on the ice and behind the scenes. Team Japan had a strong showing during the skating competitions, particularly Shoma Uno who rose above the rest as America's Nathan Chen suffered several mishaps.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Sep 14, 2017
IOC formally awards Paris 2024 Olympics, LA 2028 Games
Paris was awarded the 2024 Summer Olympics and Los Angeles was handed the 2028 edition on Wednesday, as the International Olympic Committee broke with decades of tradition to vote on a unique double allocation.
MORE SPORTS
Jul 28, 2017
AIBA chief Wu responds to ongoing rift, crisis
In the midst of an organizational crisis, the president of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) is fighting back.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 16, 2017
After decades-long run, McDonald's ends Olympic sponsorship deal early
U.S. fast-food giant McDonald's has ended its 41-year-long Olympic Games sponsorship deal three years early, the International Olympic Committee said on Friday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Mar 4, 2017
IOC to probe payments on voting for Rio Games
Organizers of the 2016 Rio Olympics denied on Friday that vote buying helped to secure the games after a French newspaper reported that a Brazilian businessman made payments to the son of an International Olympic Committee member before the vote.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 2, 2017
Private country club must equalize membership rules to host Olympic golf competition: IOC
Kasumigaseki Country Club will be stripped of hosting the Tokyo 2020 Olympic golf tournament if it does not allow women to become full members, the International Olympic Committee warned on Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Feb 8, 2017
JOC chief questioned in Olympic bid probe on France’s behalf
Kasumigaseki Country Club, slated to host golf at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, failed to make a decision about offering regular memberships to women at a meeting on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 20, 2017
Alibaba dives into mass marketing with reported $800 million Olympic sponsorship deal
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.'s deal to sponsor the Olympic Games through 2028 is said to be worth $800 million, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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