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With 65 days left, we are now delivery-focused for Tokyo Olympics: IOC Chief

With 65 days left, we are now delivery-focused for Tokyo Olympics: IOC Chief

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has hinted that the  upcoming Tokyo Olympics is now at the ‘operational delivery mode’ as he said that athletes globally are “looking forward to a safe and secure…

Tokyo Olympics to be held even in Covid state of emergency: IOC Vice President

Tokyo Olympics to be held even in Covid state of emergency: IOC Vice President

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) vice president, who is in charge of the postponed Tokyo Olympics, has said that the showpiece event will be held as per schedule even if the host city and other…

Tokyo doctors’ body demands cancellation of Olympics

Tokyo doctors’ body demands cancellation of Olympics

A doctors’ body in Tokyo has urged for the cancellation of the upcoming Olympic Games saying that hospitals in the host nation are overwhelmed due to a surge in Covid-19 cases in Japan. Notably, the…

Is Tokyo Olympics happening or isn’t it, questions Federer

Is Tokyo Olympics happening or isn’t it, questions Federer

Ace tennis star and World No. 8 Roger Federer on Saturday said that athletes around the globe were waiting for the Tokyo Olympic Games organisers to decide whether the showpiece event “will go ahead or…

Anti-Olympic petition submitted to Tokyo governer

Anti-Olympic petition submitted to Tokyo governer

Amidst the spike in Covid-19 cases in Japan, demands for postponing the upcoming Tokyo Olympics has swiftly gathered momentum as now on Friday, a petition to cancel the showpiece event has been submitted to the…

ICC eyeing to add more four teams at 2024 T20 World Cup

ICC eyeing to add more four teams at 2024 T20 World Cup

In a move aimed to expand the game of cricket globally, the ICC may increased the T20 World Cup to 20 teams in the near future. As per a report in ESPNcricinfo, there are plans…

IOC chief’s Japan visit postponed due to Covid-19 emergency

IOC chief’s Japan visit postponed due to Covid-19 emergency

International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Thomas Bach’s Japan visit was forced to be postpone, organisers said Monday, after a coronavirus state of emergency was extended less than three months before the Tokyo Games. The IOC…

ICC explores T10, other options for pushing Cricket in Olympics

ICC explores T10, other options for pushing Cricket in Olympics

After a meeting of member boards of the International Cricket Council (ICC) to discuss the Future Tour Programme (FTP) from 2023 onwards, the talks for Cricket’s inclusion in the Olympics has taken a step forward.…

Organizing committee chief rules out cancelling, postponing of Tokyo Olympics

Organizing committee chief rules out cancelling, postponing of Tokyo Olympics

Despite a massive spike in Covid-19 cases in Japan, the organisers of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics on Friday have ruled out any possibility of cancellation or postponement of the showpiece event. “There are a lot…

Tokyo Olympics could be cancelled if Covid situation worsens: Japanese official

Tokyo Olympics could be cancelled if Covid situation worsens: Japanese official

Toshihiro Nikai, the secretary general of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has  said that Tokyo Olympics could once again be cancelled if the Covid-19 situation continues to worsen. Nikai, the No. 2 leader of…