Tag: International Olympic Committee
Japan to declare virus emergency lasting through Olympics
TOKYO — Japan is set to place Tokyo under a state of emergency that would last through the Olympics, fearing an ongoing COVID-19 surge...
No room for error with new Olympic team show jumping format
The IOC spoke and international equestrian federation officials listened. So there'll be a new wrinkle to the high-profile team jumping competition at the Tokyo...
IOC’s Bach arrives in Tokyo; greeted by state of emergency
TOKYO — IOC President Thomas Bach arrived in Tokyo on Thursday to find Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihde Suga set to declare a state of...
Olympics likely to open during COVID ‘state of emergency’
TOKYO — Surging COVID-19 cases in Tokyo have hit a two-month high that almost guarantees the Japanese government will declare a new state of...
Tokyo Olympics shaping up as TV-only event with few fans
TOKYO — The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics are shaping up as a TV-only event with few fans — if any — being allowed when they...
Tokyo Games still weigh limits on fans — if any fans at all
TOKYO — The Tokyo Olympic organizing committee signaled on Monday that it will change its ticket policy this week for any local fans hoping...
Boxing aims for calm, cool Olympics after years of drama
After a half-decade of turmoil and drama at the highest levels of Olympic boxing, the sport's trip to Tokyo looks as if it could...
FIFA confirms roster changes for Olympic soccer
FIFA has confirmed that Olympic soccer rosters can include 22 players, but only 18 can be available for individual matches.
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Bach arrives in Tokyo on July 8; infections on rise again
TOKYO — IOC President Thomas Bach will arrive in Tokyo on July 8 and spend three days in isolation before holding meetings leading up...
AP source: IOC to expand soccer rosters to 22 for Olympics
Olympic soccer rosters will be expanded from 18 players to 22 for the Tokyo Olympics, a person with knowledge of the change told The...
