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'Olympic spirit at its best' - IOC boss praises struggling Biles
Biles shows 'Olympic spirit at its best' by cheering on her fellow gymnasts despite being sidelined with mental problems in Tokyo.
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Olympics chief vows to minimise virus risk to Japan
As more athletes arrive in Japan and move into the Olympic Village, International Olympic Committee chief Bach promised a safe summer Games.
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Most at Tokyo Olympic village to be vaccinated by Games: IOC chief
With less than 10 weeks until the pandemic-postponed Games open on July 23, parts of Japan are under a virus state of emergency and a majority of Japanese want the event delayed further or cancelled.
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Bach promises 'safe, secure' Tokyo Olympics
As he opened the IOC Session, Bach said it was no longer a question of whether the Olympics, which were postponed last year as the coronavirus pandemic spread around the globe, would take place but in what conditions they will be held.
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IOC's Bach 'very confident' Tokyo Olympics will have fans
Spiralling coronavirus infections across much of the world, and renewed lockdowns, have once again raised questions about whether the Games can really be held next year if the pandemic is not under control.
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Olympic chief says Games cannot be 'marketplace of demonstrations'
The International Olympic Committee president has come under fire for the ruling, announced in a year which has seen widespread support by athletes for the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Olympic chief Bach consults with IOC members over virus fallout
Bach's aim is to canvas the members for their view on "how to handle the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic", a source told AFP.
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IOC chief calls Semenya case 'complicated and delicate'
Two-time Olympic champion Semenya last week lost a court challenge against the IAAF over plans to force some women to regulate their testosterone levels.
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IOC wants to cut dead wood from 2026 Games bids
Following a two-day meeting of the Executive Board, IOC President Thomas Bach also said that weightlifting and boxing could still be kicked out of future Games.
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IOC boss to visit North Korea after winter Games
North and South Korean leaders swapped warm handshakes and smiles at Friday’s opening ceremony, enabling the IOC to present the Games as enablers of peace.
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IOC crowns Paris 2024, Los Angeles 2028 in unique double
IOC President Thomas Bach embraced both cities’ mayors on stage after a unanimous show of hands by IOC members ratified the awards.
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Repeat Olympic bidders to pay less, says IOC's Bach
Cities bidding for the Olympic Games for a second consecutive time should not have to start from scratch, IOC President Thomas Bach said.
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IOC succession battle won't overshadow Games
IOC President Jacques Rogge held the top job in the Olympics since 2001.
