Seiko Hashimoto named president of Tokyo's Olympic organizing committee
A woman has been named president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee. Seiko Hashimoto had been serving as Olympic minister and replaces 83-year-old Yoshiro Mori.
A woman has been named president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee. Seiko Hashimoto had been serving as Olympic minister and replaces 83-year-old Yoshiro Mori.
'Circumstances force us to do these things': IOC, Tokyo Olympics to release game plan for beating pandemic
Organizers and the International Olympic Committee are finally going public with their planning, hoping to push back against reports the Olympics will be canceled with Tokyo and much of Japan still under a state of emergency with COVID-19 cases rising.
Organizers and the International Olympic Committee are finally going public with their planning, hoping to push back against reports the Olympics will be canceled with Tokyo and much of Japan still under a state of emergency with COVID-19 cases rising.
Russia banned from using its name, flag and anthem at next 2 Olympics
Russia has been banned from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years.
Russia has been banned from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years.
Tokyo Olympic CEO hints games could be in doubt even in 2021
“I don’t think anyone would be able to say if it is going to be possible to get it under control by next July or not,” Tokyo organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto said.
“I don’t think anyone would be able to say if it is going to be possible to get it under control by next July or not,” Tokyo organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto said.
George Takei says he won't be torchbearer for delayed 2021 Tokyo Olympics, citing April Fool's joke
Star Trek legend George Takei seemingly announced that he would be the final torchbearer to light the Olympic Flame in Tokyo in 2021.
Star Trek legend George Takei seemingly announced that he would be the final torchbearer to light the Olympic Flame in Tokyo in 2021.
Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021
The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year's games.
The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year's games.
2 wars and a pandemic: Here are all the times in history that the Summer Olympics were canceled
COVID-19 prompted the postponement of Tokyo 2020, but this is not the first time the Olympics have not occurred during their scheduled year.
COVID-19 prompted the postponement of Tokyo 2020, but this is not the first time the Olympics have not occurred during their scheduled year.
Japan PM: Tokyo Olympics postponed over coronavirus concerns
Japan’s NHK public television says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will propose a one-year postponement for the Tokyo Olympics during talks with IOC President Thomas Bach.
Japan’s NHK public television says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will propose a one-year postponement for the Tokyo Olympics during talks with IOC President Thomas Bach.
Tokyo Olympics likely to happen in 2021
The Tokyo Olympics are probably going to happen, but almost surely in 2021 rather than in four months as planned.
The Tokyo Olympics are probably going to happen, but almost surely in 2021 rather than in four months as planned.
Virus grows, as do questions: Will the Tokyo Olympics open?
The Olympic flame has arrived in Japan from Greece. Next comes the torch relay around the country, which is scheduled to start Thursday in northern Japan.
The Olympic flame has arrived in Japan from Greece. Next comes the torch relay around the country, which is scheduled to start Thursday in northern Japan.
Media giant Discovery insured against Olympic disruption
And the rapidly spreading virus that has infected more than 81,000 people globally and left more than 2,750 dead, mostly in China, continues to threaten the Tokyo Olympics which begin July 24.
And the rapidly spreading virus that has infected more than 81,000 people globally and left more than 2,750 dead, mostly in China, continues to threaten the Tokyo Olympics which begin July 24.
Senior IOC member says Tokyo Olympics could be canceled if coronavirus isn't under control in time
A senior member of the International Olympic Committee is casting doubt on the possibility of postponing, moving or scattering this summer’s Tokyo Games because of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, saying organizers will probably either hold the event or cancel it.
A senior member of the International Olympic Committee is casting doubt on the possibility of postponing, moving or scattering this summer’s Tokyo Games because of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, saying organizers will probably either hold the event or cancel it.
40 years later, Americans still believe in the ‘Miracle on Ice’
In 1980, Team USA’s victory over the Soviet Union’s national ice hockey team — then believed to be unbeatable — was and still is nothing short of miraculous.
In 1980, Team USA’s victory over the Soviet Union’s national ice hockey team — then believed to be unbeatable — was and still is nothing short of miraculous.
Nike unveils Team USA’s Olympic uniforms
Nike has revealed the environmentally conscious uniforms Team USA will wear at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Nike has revealed the environmentally conscious uniforms Team USA will wear at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Nike reveals uniforms for Team USA at 2020 Olympics
Athletic gear maker Nike has given a sneak peek at the uniforms Team USA will wear at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Athletic gear maker Nike has given a sneak peek at the uniforms Team USA will wear at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Athletes warily embrace progress as USA Gymnastics evolves
USA Gymnastics has made changes both obvious and subtle as it attempts to recover from the largest sexual abuse scandal in sports history.
USA Gymnastics has made changes both obvious and subtle as it attempts to recover from the largest sexual abuse scandal in sports history.
Megan Rapinoe knocks IOC for banning protests at Olympics: 'We will not be silenced'
U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe vowed that Olympians would “not be silenced” in the face of the International Olympic Committee’s ban on protests at medal ceremonies and official venues.
U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe vowed that Olympians would “not be silenced” in the face of the International Olympic Committee’s ban on protests at medal ceremonies and official venues.
Cardboard beds to be used by athletes at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The bed frames in the Athletes Village at this year's Olympics will be made of cardboard. Sturdy cardboard.
The bed frames in the Athletes Village at this year's Olympics will be made of cardboard. Sturdy cardboard.
Russia banned from Olympics, other international sporting events for 4 years over doping
Evidence shows that Russian authorities tampered with a Moscow laboratory database to hide hundreds of potential doping cases, investigators said.
Evidence shows that Russian authorities tampered with a Moscow laboratory database to hide hundreds of potential doping cases, investigators said.
Olympic champion Simone Biles to headline post-Olympic tour
SHE’S COMING BACK! Here’s how you can see this Olympian in action.
SHE’S COMING BACK! Here’s how you can see this Olympian in action.