Tokyo Olympics boss Yoshiro Mori is set to resign over sexist remarks: media reports

Multiple major Japanese media outlets, citing anonymous sources, said Mori told officials of his wish to step down.

AFP

· Feb 11, 2021 · 10:28 am

Olympics: Athletes, volunteers slam Tokyo 2020 chief Mori’s sexist comments

Tokyo Games chief Yoshiro Mori sparked outrage on Wednesday for saying women speak too much in meetings.

AFP

· Feb 05, 2021 · 10:17 am

Olympics will go ahead this year however coronavirus evolves, says Tokyo 2020 chief

Tokyo 2020 president Yoshiro Mori has brushed aside doubts about the event.

AFP

· Feb 02, 2021 · 02:28 pm

India’s Olympics contingent should be in priority group for coronavirus vaccine: Parliamentary panel

The parliamentary standing committee headed by Vinay P Sahasrabuddhe submitted its report on ‘Preparation for Olympics – 2021’ to the Rajya Sabha Chairperson.

Press Trust of India

· Dec 24, 2020 · 02:54 pm

Russia hails CAS for not banning its athletes from Olympics but slams president Putin’s exclusion

The Court of Arbitration for Sport barred Russia from the international stage for two years including the rearranged Tokyo Olympics and Beijing Winter Games.

AFP

· Dec 18, 2020 · 10:47 am

Russia to miss Tokyo Olympics and Beijing Winter Games after CAS halves doping ban

Under the landmark decision, Russians will still be allowed to compete, but only as neutrals.

Scroll Staff

· Dec 17, 2020 · 09:06 pm

No circumstances under which next year’s Olympics will be cancelled, says Tokyo governor

Yuriko Koike warned that the fate of the Tokyo Games would impact future Olympics.

AFP

· Dec 15, 2020 · 02:03 pm

‘I may have a crack at getting a medal’: Twitter full of memes as Breakdancing becomes Olympic sport

The International Olympic Committee announced on Monday that Breakdancing will be one of four new sports to be included at the 2024 Paris Games.

Scroll Staff

· Dec 08, 2020 · 03:42 pm

Breakdancing, skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing get green light for 2024 Paris Olympics

The four sports were included as the International Olympic Committee executive board met to confirm the Paris 2024 programme.

AFP

· Dec 08, 2020 · 10:21 am

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju says Olympic-bound athletes will be given priority for Covid-19 vaccine

Rijiju said India is expected to send its largest ever contingent of athletes to the postponed Tokyo Olympics.

Press Trust of India

· Nov 29, 2020 · 03:19 pm

IOC chief Bach defends Olympic Games policy of ensuring political neutrality during ceremonies

The International Olympic Committee president has come under fire for the ruling.

AFP

· Oct 24, 2020 · 07:52 pm

Right to protest: In times of surging athlete activism, can true Olympic spirit be about neutrality?

The International Olympic Committee has long tried to insulate itself from politics in society but recently, things have changed in a big way.

Hazel Maxwell, The Conversation

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Michelle O'Shea, The Conversation

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Daryl Adair, The Conversation

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Megan Stronach, The Conversation

· Sep 21, 2020 · 07:04 pm