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2020 Olympics set to push through despite COVID-19 pandemic

Androniki Christodoulou. Reuters
Posted at Jul 06 05:04 PM

A torchbearer runs while members of Japanese Self-Defence Forces look on, during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch relay on the first day of the relay, amid the COVID-19 outbreak, in Asaka, Saitama prefecture, Japan on Tuesday. Read more »

Well-prepared Caloy Yulo tipped to deliver in Tokyo Games

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 06 02:44 PM

The head of the Philippines' gymnastics federation is confident that there won't be a repeat of the disappointment in the 2018 Asian Games when Caloy Yulo competes in the Tokyo Olympics later this month.   Read more »

Simone Biles returns to competition with historic vault

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 23 10:16 AM

US gymnastics superstar Simone Biles returned to competition with a bang Saturday, completing an historic vault to launch her final run to the Tokyo Olympics. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: April 14, 2021

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 16 03:35 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

100 days to go until Tokyo Olympics

Issei Kato, Reuters
Posted at Apr 14 10:04 PM

The Rainbow Bridge is illuminated with Olympic colors on Wednesday to mark the 100 days countdown to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics that were postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Tokyo, Japan. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: March 25, 2021

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Updated as of Aug 16 03:39 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Olympic torch relay kicks off in Japan

Kim Kyung-Hoon, Pool/AFP
Posted at Mar 25 10:42 PM

Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto (L) applauds as a member of Japan's women's national football team (C) carries the torch on day one of the torch relay in Naraha, Fukushima Prefecture on Thursday.  Read more »

Olympics: Tokyo 2020 chief expects vaccine rollout to aid Games

Jack Tarrant and Hideto Sakai, Reuters
Posted at Jan 22 03:45 PM

TOKYO - Six months from the start of the rearranged Olympics, Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto is cautiously hopeful that successful rollouts of COVID-19 vaccines can help lead to the safe and successful staging of the world's largest sporting event. Read more »

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 »