Olympic Games
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Olympics chief accused of insulting Hiroshima survivors with visit to atomic bombing site
Survivors’ groups say Thomas Bach should stay away, accusing him of using site to ‘justify holding of the Olym…
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The Witches of the Orient review – very strange but true sports history
Julien Faraut’s documentary recounts how a Japanese women’s volleyball team recruited from factory workers bec…
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Olympics chief mixes up Japanese and Chinese at Tokyo Games presser
Gaffe by International Olympic Committee president triggers backlash on social mediaCoronavirus – latest updat…
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Fukushima to ban Olympic spectators as Covid cases rise
U-turn deals blow to Japan’s hopes of using Games to showcase recovery from 2011 tsunamiThe Fukushima prefectu…
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Tell us: have you been affected by the spectator ban at the Tokyo Olympics?
We would like to hear from Olympics and Paralympics spectators from Japan who might be affected by the ban to …
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Spectators banned from Olympics as Tokyo Covid emergency declared
Japanese prime minister says Tokyo’s fourth state of emergency will begin on MondaySee all our coronavirus cov…
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There is a light that sometimes goes out: the Olympic torch protests
A woman attempted to extinguish the torch’s flame in Japan with a squirt gun – and she’s far from the first to…
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Tokyo Olympics: attendance to be slashed at opening ceremony
Covid pandemic means only a limited number of VIPs will be allowed in 68,000-seat stadiumCoronavirus – latest …
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Annastacia Palaszczuk determined to spruik Queensland’s Olympics bid in Tokyo, despite petition to prevent trip
Almost 30,000 sign petition calling for Queensland premier not to go to Tokyo Olympics after pushing to cut qu…
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Japan may be forced into U-turn over Olympics crowds
Plans to allow 10,000 locals into events at risk with Tokyo’s Covid restrictions unlikely to be liftedCoronavi…
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Japan’s emperor voices concern about Covid spread during Olympics
Naruhito said to be ‘extremely worried’ and shares widespread public unease over the GamesCoronavirus – latest…
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Tokyo Olympics organisers ban alcohol sales after public outcry
Games officials faced accusations the event was getting preferential treatment while other Tokyo businesses st…
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Tokyo 2020 will allow up to 10,000 domestic fans into Olympic venues
Olympic organisers cap fans at 50% of venue capacitySpectators could still be cut if infection situation worse…
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‘Claims could run into billions’: the interests at stake if Olympics in Japan were cancelled
IOC officials have avoided any mention of the commercial forces driving the Tokyo Games towards their 23 July …
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Team GB steps up Covid jab programme amid fears Japan will put UK on red list
BOA says 86% of athletes have had at least one vaccinationQuarantine periods may be extended before Tokyo Olym…
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Tokyo cornered into going ahead with Games, says Olympic official
Member of Japanese Olympic Committee criticises IOC and says Games will leave a ‘bitter taste’Coronavirus – la…
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Coronavirus live news: Japan mulls tests for Olympics fans; India posts lowest case numbers since April
Japan may require Games fans to test negative or show vaccine proof; India reports lowest case numbers since 1…
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Tokyo Olympics: local fans may need to show vaccination proof or negative Covid test
Games authorities are relying on Japan’s spectators to provide atmosphere but are now in a race against time t…
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Japan extends emergency Covid rules less than two months before Olympics
Experts say case numbers in Tokyo need to be much lower to prevent another surge during the GamesCoronavirus –…
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Tokyo Olympics: Asahi Shimbun newspaper says Japan Games must be cancelled
The liberal daily, an official sponsor of the Games, says public health should be a priority while the coronav…