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Olympics: New director picked for 'restrained' Tokyo Olympic ceremonies

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 23 03:50 PM

Organisers of the coronavirus-postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics said Wednesday they have picked a new creative director to redesign "simpler and more restrained" opening and closing ceremonies for next year's Games. Read more »

Japan mulls limited resumption of inbound tourism from spring - report

Reuters
Posted at Dec 06 01:00 PM

Japan's government is considering the resumption of inbound tourism on a limited basis from the spring as Tokyo prepares to host a delayed summer Olympics, the Asahi newspaper reported on Sunday. Read more »

Giant Olympic rings return as Tokyo bids to build excitement

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 01 01:47 PM

A giant set of Olympic rings returned to Tokyo's waterfront on Tuesday after maintenance, with officials hoping the symbol will help build enthusiasm for the coronavirus-postponed Games. Read more »

Gymnasts gather for friendly Tokyo meet in Olympics rehearsal

Jack Tarrant and Elaine Lies, Reuters
Posted at Nov 08 10:14 AM

Gymnasts from four nations gathered in Tokyo on Sunday for a friendly meet aimed at helping to prove Japan can safely host the postponed 2020 Olympics even in an era of coronavirus.   Read more »

Gymnastics meet a test of Tokyo's readiness

Elaine Lies and Jack Tarrant, Reuters
Posted at Nov 05 02:42 PM

Tokyo's ability to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and stage next year's Olympic Games safely will undergo a major test this week. Read more »

New start date for virus-delayed Olympic torch relay

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 28 04:11 PM

The Tokyo 2020 torch relay, which was put on hold when the Olympics were delayed over the coronavirus, will start next March from Japan's Fukushima region, organizers said Monday.   Read more »

Tokyo Olympics will go ahead 'with or without COVID,' says IOC's Coates

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 07 12:03 PM

Tokyo's postponed Olympics will go ahead next year regardless of the coronavirus pandemic, IOC vice president John Coates told AFP Monday, saying they would be the "Games that conquered Covid". Read more »

Many want to be Japan’s new leader. Do they know what awaits them?

Motoko Rich, The New York Times
Posted at Aug 30 08:05 AM

The Japanese economy has taken a historic nosedive. The coronavirus could yet rage out of control and force a second postponement of the Olympics. Chinese military aggression is rising in the region just as America, Japan’s closest ally, is embroiled in a polarizing presidential election.   Read more »

Tokyo-bound vaulter Obiena wins silver in online competition

Mark Escarlote, ABS-CBN Sports
Posted at Aug 18 08:49 AM

Tokyo Olympics-bound pole vaulter EJ Obiena snatched another podium finish after winning the silver medal in the 'Who is the Finest Vaulter in the World?' competition late Monday (Philippine time).   Read more »

Top Olympic bets continue to receive funding from PSC

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 13 03:46 PM

The PSC announced Thursday that in the first six months of 2020, the agency has released more than P351 million to support the country's bets for next year's Tokyo Olympics. Read more »

Caloy Yulo receives financial aid for Olympic quest

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 05 02:40 PM

Olympic-bound Filipino gymnast Carlos Edriel Yulo has received additional funding while he prepares for his stint in next year's Summer Games in Tokyo. Read more »

Olympics could have 'limited spectators' says Tokyo 2020 chief

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 30 06:08 PM

Next year's coronavirus-postponed Olympics could be held in front of a "limited number of spectators" to prevent the spread of infection. Read more »

Olympic cancellation specter haunts Tokyo, one year before postponed Games

Sara HUSSEIN, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 23 04:58 PM

Japan held subdued celebrations to mark one year to go until the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Thursday, with the coronavirus pandemic raising stark concerns about whether the Games will go ahead at all. Read more »

Simpler. Cheaper. Safer? Tokyo 2020's unanswered questions

Richard CARTER, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 22 09:40 AM

The year-long postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics due to coronavirus has presented organisers with unprecedented challenges and questions over costs, sponsorship and safety. Read more »

PSC's Fernandez hopes PH can send 15 athletes to Tokyo Olympics

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 06 02:02 PM

Four Filipinos are already assured of berths in the Tokyo Olympics next year, and the officer-in-charge of the Philippine Sports Commission hopes that at least 11 more athletes will join them.  Read more »

ABAP boss says Marcial has '90% chance' of winning Olympic medal

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 02 02:37 PM

For the Association of Boxing Alliances of the Philippines, the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics was a disappointing -- albeit understandable -- development.   Read more »

Tokyo weighs scaled-back Olympics, says governor

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 04 05:52 PM

Tokyo 2020 officials are looking at ways to scale back next year's postponed Olympics, the city's governor said Thursday, amid reports the opening ceremony could be streamlined and spectator numbers cut. Read more »

Japan's Abe says impossible to hold Olympics unless pandemic contained

Leika Kihara, Reuters
Posted at Apr 29 04:00 PM

It will be impossible to host the Tokyo Olympic Games next year unless the coronavirus pandemic is contained, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday. Read more »

National committees have final say on qualified athletes for Tokyo Games

Karolos Grohmann, Reuters
Posted at Apr 02 10:54 PM

ATHENS - Athletes already qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will need to be picked again by their respective National Olympic Committees to compete at the postponed Games in 2021, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday. Read more »

Weeks of anguish and a 'black box': Inside Tokyo's decision to delay the Olympics

Yoshifumi Takemoto and Karolos Grohmann, Reuters
Posted at Mar 27 11:25 AM

Through interviews with more than a dozen people involved in the process over recent weeks, Reuters has pieced together an account of the frenetic days that led to Tuesday's announcement. Read more »