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Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium holds test event with 420 athletes including Gatlin
Event arranged to fine-tune Covid protocols ahead of GamesCoe pledges to ‘deliver events in a safe and secure …
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Japan extends Covid emergency in Tokyo as Olympics loom
Government admits restrictions that had been due to end on 11 May have failed to stop rising infectionsSee all…
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IOC and Pfizer strike vaccine deal for Tokyo Olympics competitors
Agreement boosts chances of Team GB being fully vaccinatedIOC says doses will not be taken out of existing pro…
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Japan nurses voice anger at call to volunteer for Tokyo Olympics amid Covid crisis
Medical staff say their focus should remain on treating coronavirus patients rather than helping hold GamesCor…
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Sumo wrestler dies one month after suffering head injury in Japan
Hibikiryu, 28, landed awkwardly during a bout in March and was later treated for a spinal injuryA Japanese sum…
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Japan’s slow Covid vaccine rollout casts cloud over Olympics
Just 1.3% of Japan’s population have received at least first dose, with less than 90 days until Games Coronavi…
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Cancelling Tokyo Olympics ‘remains an option’ says top Japanese politician
Toshihiro Nikai’s comments are at odds with the united front presented by the Japanese governmentA senior memb…
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100 days to Tokyo: Pessimism and fear remain in Japan as Games loom | Justin McCurry
Despite feelgood golf and swimming stories the local opinion on the Covid-delayed Games is that they should no…
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The Guardian view on the Tokyo Olympics: must the show go on?
With coronavirus surging in Japan and internationally, this summer’s Games are a risky prospectAs coronavirus …
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Hideki Matsuyama is Japanese but his victory matters for Asian Americans
The Masters champion appears to have little in common with Asian Americans. But his win comes at a time when a…
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Hideki Matsuyama masters Japan’s golfing nerves to lift pre-Olympic spirits
TV commentators ‘could hardly speak’ as 29-year-old becomes first Japanese man to win a majorHideki Matsuyama …
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Japan denies planning to prioritise Olympic athletes for Covid vaccine
Reports the government was considering the move have provoked outrage on social media See all our coronavirus …
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George Kruis: ‘The longer I play, the more I realise it’s about the journey’
The former Saracens second-row on concussion, his Lions hopes and the thrill of his new life with Panasonic Wi…
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Tokyo Olympic torch relay begins as sign of hope in Japan amid Covid curbs
Torchbearers ran through sparsely populated streets in Fukushima as large crowds and cheering were discouraged…
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Tokyo Games confirmed to take place without overseas spectators
Organisers confirm decision for Olympics and Paralympics‘The Covid-19 situation is still very challenging’No o…
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Tokyo Games: ceremonies chief to quit over sexist ‘Olympig’ comment
Hiroshi Sasaki suggested a female entertainer should dress as a pig at the opening ceremony Preparations for t…
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Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch relay legs could be cancelled if Covid rules broken
Organisers say spectators must stay distanced, wear masks and avoid loud cheeringCoronavirus – latest updatesS…
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Overseas fans face ban from Tokyo Olympics, reports news agency
Japanese agency says foreign spectators will not be allowedIOC maintains no decision has been made yetJapan’s …
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Tokyo Olympics will be closed to fans from abroad, hints Games organiser
‘Situation is tough,’ says committee presidentJapanese press report decision has been madeThe new president of…
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‘No cheering’: Tokyo Olympics fans asked to stick to clapping during torch relay
Covid restrictions means event could be suspended if crowds lining route become too large, organising committe…