Tokyo Olympics organisers have fired the opening ceremony director on the eve of the event after reports emerged of a past joke he had made about the Holocaust, while media said former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a strong advocate of the Games, would al…
Coronavirus infections at Tokyo Olympics rise to 79
The number of coronavirus cases at the Tokyo Olympics has risen to 79, organizers said on Wednesday, just days before the start of the major sports event. Eight more people who arrived in Japan for the games have tested positive for COVID-19, the Tokyo Organizing Committee said. Japan has barred spectators from attending the delayed […]
Bear on the loose near Olympic softball venue hours before first pitch
The Tokyo Olympics won’t have any spectators in the stands, but bear with us, APA reports citing Japan Times.Fukushima police said that a security guard spotted a brown bear on Tuesday, and then again Wednesday morning at Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadi…
Brisbane to host 2032 Summer Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Wednesday Brisbane, Australia, will host the 2032 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, APA reports citing Teletrader.Brisbane’s election was confirmed during the IOC’s voting session held earlier i…
Brisbane announced as 2032 Olympic Games host city at IOC meeting in Tokyo
Brisbane has won the right to host the Olympic Games in 2032, APA reports citing ABC News.The decision was confirmed after a meeting of International Olympic Committee delegates in Tokyo this evening.Queensland’s delegation — including Premier Annastac…
Tokyo-2020: Australian Olympic showjumper suspended after testing positive for cocaine
Controversy has hit Australia’s Olympic team on the first day of Tokyo 2020 action, with showjumper Jamie Kermond provisionally suspended by Equestrian Australia after returning a positive A-sample for cocaine, APA reports citing Guardian.In a press re…