Olympic Games
-
Japan’s ruling party accused of violating Olympic charter over LGBT rights
Rights groups said LDP deserved ‘gold medal for homophobia’ after comments over discrimination billJapan’s rul…
-
In Japan most people want to cancel the Olympics, but the government won’t listen | Koichi Nakano
Prime minister Yoshihide Suga risks playing host to a coronavirus spike if he doesn’t check his Games hubrisCo…
-
Tokyo Olympics: anger in Japan at IOC call to make ‘sacrifices’
Senior Games figures John Coates and Thomas Bach criticised for attitude amid calls for event to be cancelled …
- Japan, Tokyo Olympic Games 2020, Olympic Games, International Olympic Committee, Coronavirus, World news, Asia Pacific, Sport
79,000 people flying in for Tokyo Olympics, Japanese media reports
Organisers of Games are pressing ahead despite massive public opposition due to Covid pandemicCoronavirus – la…
-
‘Small and funky’ waves a concern for surfing’s Olympics debut in Tokyo
Summer waves at venue are traditionally smallerCritics wonder if artificial pools would have been betterSurfin…
-
Casual, practical, inspirational: Australia’s uniform for Tokyo Olympics unveiled
‘Hero’ of Sportscraft-designed range is a grey blazer lined with the names of 320 gold medallistsAustralia’s O…
-
Could the Tokyo Olympics still be cancelled? – video explainer
The Tokyo Olympics are due to begin on 23 July, but calls for the Games to be cancelled are growing due t…
- Japan, Tokyo Olympic Games 2020, Olympic Games, International Olympic Committee, Coronavirus, Sport politics, Sport
Tokyo Olympics ‘moving fully ahead’ as protester disrupts press conference
Games ‘in implementation phase’ despite state of emergency IOC briefing curtailed after shout of ‘No Olympics …
-
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 …
- Japan, Tokyo Olympic Games 2020, Olympic Games, Coronavirus, World news, Vaccines and immunisation, Sport, Science
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…
-
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…
-
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…
- Japan, Tokyo Olympic Games 2020, Olympic Games, International Olympic Committee, Coronavirus, World news, Vaccines and immunisation
Tokyo Olympic Games organisers release new Covid-19 guidelines
Athletes will need to record two negative tests before arrival but decision on local spectators delayedCoronav…
- Japan, Tokyo Olympic Games 2020, Olympic Games, Infectious diseases, Society, Coronavirus, Health, World news, Asia Pacific, Vaccines and immunisation, Sport
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…
-
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…
-
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…
- Japan, Tokyo Olympic Games 2020, Olympic Games, Infectious diseases, International Olympic Committee, Coronavirus, World news, Asia Pacific, China, Sport politics, Sport
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 …
-
Tokyo Olympic torch relay begins in Fukushima – video
The Olympic torch relay to the delayed Tokyo 2020 Games began its 120-day journey across Japan following a low…
-
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…
-
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…