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Japan emphasizes Olympics cybersecurity, condemns 'malicious' hacks

Ami Miyazaki and Jack Tarrant, Reuters
Updated as of Oct 20 05:18 PM

Japan said on Tuesday it would emphasize cybersecurity around the Tokyo Olympics and condemned "malicious cyberattacks." Read more »

U.S., Britain call out Russian hacking spree, cyberattacks against Olympics

Jack Stubbs and Christopher Bing, Reuters
Posted at Oct 20 10:19 AM

Britain and the United States on Monday condemned what they said were a litany of malicious cyberattacks orchestrated by Russian military intelligence, including attempts to disrupt next year's Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Read more »

POC president seeks additional funding for PH's Olympic bid

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 15 03:56 PM

POC President Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino, also the representative of the eighth district of Cavite, has sought an additional P510-M budget for elite sports for 2021.   Read more »

Former 76ers coach Brown resigns as Aussie coach ahead of Olympics

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Oct 14 09:29 AM

Former Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown resigned as the head coach of Team Australia, citing both professional and personal reasons.   Read more »

Taekwondo jin Alora puts off retirement to pursue Tokyo berth

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 04 03:59 PM

Already a veteran of seven Southeast Asian Games and an Olympian in 2016, taekwondo jin Kirstie Elaine Alora decided to put off her retirement plans for one last major goal. Read more »

Silver says NBA 'unlikely' to pause season for Olympics in 2021

Reuters
Updated as of Oct 04 08:58 AM

The NBA is not likely to have a break next season when the postponed Olympics are held, league commissioner Adam Silver said. 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 »

Chef-de-mission hopes Olympic hopefuls will get go-signal to train soon

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 27 09:02 PM

The country's chef-de-mission to the Tokyo Olympics is hopeful that national athletes -- particularly those who may still qualify for next year's Games -- will soon get the green light to resume training. Read more »

Tolentino hopes to qualify at least one cyclist to Olympics

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 23 02:17 PM

Philippine cycling chief Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino is optimistic that the country can send at least one cyclist to next year's Olympic Games in Tokyo. Read more »

Petecio says no issue with not being first Pinay boxer to earn Olympic slot

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 13 04:30 PM

For Petecio, it is no issue that someone other than her made history by becoming the first Filipina boxer to make it to the Olympics. Read more »

Boxing: Petecio hopes to catch up as rivals resume training

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 10 01:55 PM

Filipina boxer Nesthy Petecio is hopeful that she can resume training soon, as her rivals from other countries have already begun preparing for next year's Olympic qualifiers. Read more »

Overseas training paid off for Obiena, says PATAFA chief

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 09 01:55 PM

Pole vaulter EJ Obiena continues to improve thanks to his overseas training, said Philippine Track and Field Association (PATAFA) chief Philip Juico. Read more »

Pinay vaulter Natalie Uy works through injury, as Olympic quest continues

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 09 12:04 AM

Having an injured left hand doesn't mean the reigning SEA Games champion will stop training as she eyes a berth in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Read more »

After breaking national record, Knott sets sights on Olympics

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 08 11:27 AM

Filipino-American sprinter Kristina Knott is determined to hit the qualifying times for the Tokyo Olympics, after already breaking the Philippine records in both the 100- and 200-meter distances. Read more »

Tokyo is PH's best chance at Olympic gold, says chef de mission

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 07 08:25 PM

The country's chef de mission to the Tokyo Olympics is batting for more support for the Filipino athletes, as he believes that they can deliver medals at next year's Games. 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 »

LA 2028 Olympics emblem showcases city diversity

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 02 09:22 AM

Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics unveiled an emblem for the events blending portions of a traditional logo with an interchanging element to emphasize the city's diversity. Read more »

PATAFA upbeat of Knott's Olympic chances after record-breaking performance

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 31 01:14 PM

The Philippines' athletics chief is optimistic that Kristina Knott will reach the Olympic qualifying mark, after the sprinter's record-breaking performance in a meet in Iowa last Saturday.   Read more »

Olympic hopefuls may soon resume training

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 27 06:18 PM

The country's Olympic hopefuls may soon resume their preparation for their qualifying competitions.   Read more »

PSC lobbies for boost of Tokyo 2020 funds

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 27 04:57 PM

The congressmen of the Committee on Youth and Sports Development promised their support, after the PSC on Wednesday lobbied for a boost of their budget for the Tokyo Olympic Games. Read more »