New sport in Olympic Village – jumping on beds (video)
TOKYO, 29 July 2021: Jumping on the cardboard beds of the Olympic Village to test their strength has become a new sport among Tokyo 2020 athletes, after speculation that they …
Naomi Osaka lights Olympic Cauldron for Tokyo Games
TOKYO, 24 July 2021: The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games officially got underway yesterday with a pared back opening ceremony held behind closed doors, save for a small delegation of special …
Impetus to avoid sexist media coverage at Tokyo Olympics
BUENOS AIRES, 23 July 2021: UN Women and the International Olympic Committee have launched a guide aimed at avoiding sexist media coverage of female athletes at the Summer Games in …
Brisbane to host 2032 Olympic Games (video)
TOKYO, 21 July 2021: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today selected the Australian city of Brisbane as host of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The decision was announced following …
IOC president admits to daily doubts over Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO, 20 July 2021: The president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) yesterday admitted there had been doubts every day regarding the Tokyo Olympic Games over the past 15 months …
HRW calls for Japan to protect child athletes
TOKYO, 20 July 2021: Non-profit organisation Human Rights Watch (HRW) today denounced a lack of commitment by Japan, which is to host the Olympic Games, to stop serious and widespread …
Silverstone winner Hamilton targeted by racist abuse after Verstappen crash
LONDON, 19 July 2021: Defending Formula One (F1) world champion Lewis Hamilton was subjected to racist abuse on social media following his British Grand Prix crash with title-challenger Max Verstappen. …
Another 2 Covid-19 cases in Tokyo Olympic village
TOKYO, 18 July 2021: Two athletes have tested positive for the coronavirus in the Tokyo Olympic village, the organisers said today, five days before the Games open. Organisers said the …
1st Covid-19 infection in Tokyo Olympic village
TOKYO, 17 July 2021: Tokyo Olympics has detected the first Covid-19 infection in the Olympic village, organisers said today – less than a week before the Games open in the …
Hamilton grabs pole for inaugural F1 Sprint at Silverstone
LONDON, 17 July 2021: Seven-time Formula One (F1) world champion Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) took pole position yesterday in qualifying for the first-ever F1 Sprint, a prelude to the British Grand …