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Japan’s Hokkaido region bans fans at Olympic football matches
Japan’s northern Hokkaido region has decided to ban spectators at the Olympic football matches hosted in the area, expanding unprecedented…
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Citing Covid risk, US warns against travel to Olympic host Japan
The United States warned its citizens Monday not to travel to Olympic host Japan, citing the growing risk of the…
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Fans, but no cheering, for delayed Olympic torch relay
Spectators will be allowed to line the route when the Olympic flame begins its delayed relay across Japan next month,…
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‘Olympics will go ahead’: Tokyo organisers slam virus rumours
Chief executive officer Toshiro Muto revealed that organisers have set up a task force to combat the fast-spreading disease that…
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Kipchoge headlines Kenyan team for Olympic marathon
Athletics Kenya (AK) president Jackson Tuwei said the country expected a drug-free Olympics and hoped the selected athletes will run…
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Russia challenges WADA doping ban
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called the sanctions politically motivated, indicating a lengthy legal battle loomed.
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Fares Hassouna qualifies for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
The 18-year-old won the 96kg class at the Qatar International Cup Weightlifting Championships in Doha.
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Ukrainian weightlifter stripped of 2012 Olympic gold for doping
The 33-year-old, who triumphed in the 105kg division, was disqualified after a reanalysis of his urine sample revealed a positive…
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More Tokyo Olympic events rescheduled due to heat concern
Doctors have warned the 2020 Games could see deadly medical emergencies as athletes, volunteers and spectators face the sweltering Tokyo…
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Sapporo venue for Tokyo 2020 marathon, race walks fixed
The competition schedules had also been revamped to facilitate the support of National Olympic Committee officials and coaches to the…
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