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Gender Equality Top Agenda for New Tokyo Olympics Organising Committee Head Seiko Hashimoto
26 Feb 2021
The Tokyo Olympics Organising Committee announced a new gender equality team led by two-time artistic swimming medallist Kotani Mikako. President Seiko Hashimoto said she wants to “spark” a movement…
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Olympic Hopefuls Bajrang and Vinesh Lead Indian Challenge at Matteo Pellicone
24 Feb 2021
Deepak Punia, Ravi Kumar and Narsingh Yadav will also feature in the wrestling ranking tournament to be held in Rome from March 4 to 7.
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Yoshiro Mori Resigns as President of Tokyo Olympics Organising Committee; Gender Issues Remain
12 Feb 2021
Yoshiro Mori’s resignation came following relentless pressure from all quarters, including television pundits, sponsors, and an on-line petition that drew 150,000 signatures.
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Tokyo Olympics Head Yoshiro Mori In Eye Of A Storm After Sexist Remark
06 Feb 2021
Former Japan Prime Minister, Yoshiro Mori, 83, triggered a social media storm with many sports persons including Naomi Osaka criticising him for saying that ‘women talked too much’ during a meeting…
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IOC President Thomas Bach Optimistic About Fans Attending Tokyo Olympics
16 Nov 2020
After a meeting with the Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga, IOC President Thomas Bach expressed confidence over the presence of spectators at the Tokyo Games next year.
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World Champion Christian Coleman Banned for Two Years, Set to Miss Tokyo Games
28 Oct 2020
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) of World Athletics banned World 100 meters champion Christian Coleman for two years after he breached the whereabouts rules.
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Four Nation Gymnastics Event To Be Hosted By Tokyo In November
13 Oct 2020
The Japan Gymnastics Association (JGA) confirmed that Tokyo will host an international gymnastics event with four countries participating in it, on November 8. The event will serve as a trial run for…
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Tokyo Olympics Organising Committee Plans Cost Cutting Measures, Will Ask Foreign Athletes For Training Plans Before Games
23 Sep 2020
The organisers of 2020 Tokyo Olympics are trying to find ways to curb escalating costs due to the postponement of games and have picked out 52 items to be simplified. The country is considering…
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Hockey India Exodus Continues With Chris Ciriello Resignation
22 Sep 2020
Chris Ciriello has resigned from his role as the analytical coach of the Indian men’s team after weeks of speculations over his return. His resignation is the third high-profile exit from Hockey…
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FIFA President Infantino Concerned Over Delayed World Cup qualifiers; Zinedine Zidane Praises 'Spectacular' Bale Impact and More (Football Round-Up)
20 Sep 2020
Short Passes (Football News Round-up): FIFA boss Gianni Infantino concerned about delays to FIFA World Cup qualifiers | Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane praises 'spectacular' Bale after forward…