Tag: Tokyo
South Africa shows the complexities of IOC’s vaccine offer
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa has decided to vaccinate its Olympic athletes against COVID-19 with surplus local doses which were about to...
Japan to extend virus emergency with safe Olympics at stake
TOKYO — Japan is set to extend a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas with infections not yet slowing to levels...
Shorthanded Myanmar in Japan for World Cup soccer qualifiers
Missing up to 10 players who are boycotting the World Cup qualifier against Japan on Friday has ratcheted up the degree of difficulty for...
Physician warns Tokyo Olympics could spread variants
TOKYO — A physician representing a Japanese medical body warned Thursday that holding the postponed Tokyo Olympics in two months could lead to the...
EU leaders express support for holding Tokyo Olympics
BRUSSELS — The European Union’s two top officials expressed support Thursday for holding the Tokyo Olympics despite growing opposition to the event in Japan...
Canada basketball loads camp roster for Tokyo qualifying bid
Virtually all of Canada’s top NBA players, excluding those who are injured, have accepted invitations to attend training camp next month in advance of...
AP source: Caroline Kennedy considered for ambassadorship
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is giving serious consideration to nominating Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of President John F. Kennedy who served as ambassador...
IOC tries to reassure Olympic athletes over virus waiver
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Olympic athletes were told by the IOC on Thursday that a waiver they must sign releasing Tokyo organizers from liability for...
Liz Cambage among Australian women to play at Tokyo Olympics
BRISBANE, Australia — Liz Cambage was included Wednesday in the 12-women Australian basketball team for the Tokyo Olympics, ending an earlier saga in which...
Major Japan newspaper Asahi calls for Olympic cancellation
TOKYO — Japan’s Asahi Shimbun newspaper on Wednesday called for the Tokyo Olympics to be canceled with the games set to open in less...
