National Sep 25, 2020
Olympics organizers agree to 52 items for simplifying Tokyo Games
The local organizers and the IOC Coordination Commission agreed to scrap welcome ceremonies and reduce the number of vehicles for next year's torch relay.
Olympics / Summer Olympics Sep 7, 2020
Tokyo Olympics 'will take place with or without COVID,' senior IOC official says
John Coates, who heads the IOC’s Coordination Commission for the Tokyo Games, vows they will be the "games that conquered COVID."
Olympics May 10, 2020
Despite concerns over the potential lack of a coronavirus vaccine, the IOC official insisted that the postponed Olympics will take place without further delays.
Olympics Apr 16, 2020
Organizers meet to discuss new framework for 2020 Games
by Kaz Nagatsuka
Local organizers and the IOC are moving ahead with their plans for the Tokyo Olympics
Olympics Mar 17, 2020
No deadline for Tokyo Olympic decision, IOC's John Coates says
The International Olympic Committee's point man for the Tokyo Games has insisted there's no deadline to call off the event and that it was still going ahead as planned. John Coates, chairman of the Tokyo coordination commission, was speaking before his return from Switzerland to ...
National Nov 1, 2019
Tokyo Gov. Koike gives up fighting IOC's decision to move Olympic marathon to Sapporo
by Ryusei Takahashi
The governor was reluctant to acquiesce to the unilateral move, but said “the chances of winning were slim.”
National Oct 30, 2019
by Ryusei Takahashi
Tokyo’s governor, who said she was blindsided by the IOC’s decision to move the marathon and walking events to Sapporo over heat concerns, asked why the city was not consulted.
National Oct 28, 2019
Tokyoites split over 2020 marathon being held in Sapporo, metropolitan government survey shows
In the survey of around 2,000 residents, 36 percent supported the International Olympic Committee’s plan to shift the events to Sapporo, while 32 percent were opposed.
National Oct 25, 2019
Tokyo Gov. Koike protests but IOC stands firm on 2020 Olympic marathon's move to Sapporo
by Ryusei Takahashi
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike demands an explanation on why the Olympic host city wasn’t consulted about the decision to move the marathon and race-walking events to Sapporo.
Olympics Jul 23, 2019
Tokyo 2020 organizers, IOC say preparation for games on right track
by Ryusei Takahashi
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. "The excitement is growing," Coates said during a joint ...
National Jul 23, 2019
Tokyo must plan ways to use new venues beyond the Olympics, says IOC's Coates
John Coates, chairman of the International Olympic Committee's Coordination Commission for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, said Monday that the Japanese capital needs to strategize beyond the games. In an exclusive interview with Kyodo News, Coates said while organizers deal with the pre-Olympic madness, they must ...
Olympics May 23, 2019
IOC's John Coates pleased with Tokyo 2020's progress in managing issues such as traffic congestion
by Dan Orlowitz
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. Speaking at a joint news conference at the conclusion of the ...