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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
