Tokyo olympics
Hesitant Nadal joins chorus of concern about Olympics
On Monday, Serena Williams said she was undecided about going to the Olympics while Japanese stars Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori have both raised concerns about...
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Returning Serena hints she could miss Olympics
The 39-year-old, still ranked eighth in the world, has been absent from the courts since her semifinal defeat by eventual champion Naomi Osaka at the Australian Open in Melbourne in February.
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Nothing can stop Olympics from going ahead: IOC's Coates
John Coates, the point man for the Games as head of the IOC's coordination commission, said a huge amount of work had been done to ensure the safety of athletes and the Japanese public.
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Japan to extend emergency virus measures as Olympics approach
The emergency measures, which are less strict than blanket lockdowns elsewhere, had been due to end on 11 May but are now expected to continue until the end of the month.
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'Impossible now' - Japan's Olympic host towns pull out over pandemic
The western town of Okuizumo spent more than $5 million preparing to welcome India's hockey team for a pre-Games training camp, only to scrap the visit because of COVID-19.
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US sprinter Coleman's suspension upheld, reduced to 18 months: CAS
Coleman was suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit last December for two years from 14 May, 2020 after failing to turn up for tests three times in a 12-month-period.
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Semenya wins 5,000m race, but falls short of Tokyo qualifying time
Caster Semenya trimmed nearly 15 seconds off her personal best by crossing the line in 15 minutes 52.28 sec while defending her South African championships 5,000m title - which is 42.28 sec outside the Tokyo qualifying time of 15:10.
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Virus could force Olympics cancellation, says top Japanese politician
Toshiro Nikai, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's number two, said the Olympics must be cancelled "without hesitation" if the virus situation is too severe.
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Olympics 'difficult' after virus spikes, Japan medical group warns
Haruo Ozaki sounded the alarm as rising daily cases prompt new virus restrictions in Tokyo and elsewhere in Japan.
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Tokyo Olympics chiefs prepare to resume 'safe' test events
Test events were halted after the sport climbing event was held from March 6 to 8 last year, with Tokyo 2020 staff replacing athletes because of infection concerns.
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Joy, delay and torch relay: Tokyo's turbulent Olympic timeline
As the nationwide torch relay begins, organisers are hoping it can build enthusiasm among a sceptical Japanese public ahead of the opening ceremony on July 23.
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'Unavoidable': overseas fans barred from Tokyo Olympics over virus
The unprecedented ban will make the Tokyo Games the first ever without overseas spectators, with organisers scaling back their ambitions for the pandemic event.
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Fans barred from Tokyo Olympics torch relay start
Fans were told to stay away from next week's 'simplified' starting ceremony and first leg of the nationwide relay, which was put on hold a year ago when the Olympics were delayed over the coronavirus.
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Tokyo Olympics boss Mori to resign over sexist remarks: media
The decision comes after a barrage of criticism from politicians to sports stars, and is the latest headache for organisers as they battle public disquiet over plans to hold the Games this summer despite the pandemic.
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Tennis star Osaka slams 'ignorant' sexist comments by Tokyo Olympics chief
Osaka, a leading face of the Games in her home nation, joined growing criticism of former Japanese prime minister Yoshiro Mori, 83, after he complained that women speak for too long in meetings.
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Sports face vaccine dilemma ahead of Olympics, Euros
While vaccination programmes are kicking into gear around the globe, they are still focusing on those facing the highest risk, so the question of whether elite athletes should be a priority is, for now, awkward.
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Japan says 'no truth' in Tokyo Olympics cancellation report
Deputy government spokesman Manabu Sakai there was "no truth" to the report in The Times, which quoted an unnamed ruling coalition source as saying "the consensus is that it's too difficult" to hold the Games.
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With six months to go, cancellation fears cloud Tokyo Olympics
Publicly, organisers are still adamant the Games can go ahead, and say they can be held safely even if the virus is not under control by the time the flame is lit on 23 July.
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Virus-delayed Tokyo Olympic sponsors to extend contracts: organisers
Keeping all 68 domestic sponsors on board for another year is all the more important for organisers as the cost of the Games balloons because of the unprecedented delay and the need for coronavirus countermeasures.
