Olympics
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Japanese Government claim “absolutely no truth” in report of Tokyo 2020 cancellation
The Japanese Government has denied reports that this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo will be cancelled due to…
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“No plan B”: IOC’s Bach says Tokyo Olympics will take place in 2021
President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach has insisted the Tokyo Olympics will take place this summer, adding…
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EOC kicks off Golden Jubilee with first ExCo meeting of Olympic year
The Executive Committee of the European Olympic Committees (EOC) met virtually today to officially open the calendar on its 50th…
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Oldest Olympic champion Keleti celebrates 100th birthday
Hungary’s Ágnes Keleti, the world’s oldest living Olympic champion, today celebrates her 100th birthday, receiving a call from the President…
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Gumel Declares NOC’s Readiness For The Olympics in New Year Message
The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Engineer Habu Gumel Ahmed wishes all stakeholders and the corporate world a resounding…
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CGF Coordination Commission set for virtual review of Birmingham 2022
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Coordination Commission will be receiving its latest updates on Birmingham 2022 preparations through a series…
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Olympic Games postponement cost Sh209bn, says media report
This year’s postponement of the Tokyo Olympics because of the novel coronavirus cost about 200 billion yen (Sh211 trillion), organisers…
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IOC President and new Japanese Prime Minister Suga “determined” to deliver safe Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
IOC President Thomas Bach had his first meeting with the new Japanese Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, in Tokyo on Monday.With…
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IOC President Bach ‘Very Confident’ Fans Will Attend Tokyo Games
Tokyo Olympics organizers are moving forward with plans to have spectators at the delayed 2021 games, International Olympic Committee President…
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Bach says Tokyo Olympic “participants” may need vaccinations
Olympic participants and fans arriving for next year’s postponed Tokyo Olympics are likely to face requirements to be vaccinated to…
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