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Japan expands virus emergency ahead of Tokyo Olympics
Nation World
US Olympics CEO: China Olympics boycott won't solve geopolitical issues
Sarah Hirshland says the U.S. boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics did nothing to solve geopolitical issues, but it did stop 450 Americans from competing.
Nation World
Tokyo Olympic head says IOC president visit to Japan could be 'tough'
Canceling the trip could be embarrassing for the IOC and local organizers who say they can hold a “safe and secure” Olympics in the middle of a pandemic.
Nation World
Reports: Transgender weightlifter qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
If officially named to New Zealand's team, Laurel Hubbard would be the first openly transgender woman to compete at the Olympics.
Nation World
Pfizer and BioNTech to donate vaccines for Olympic athletes
The new Pfizer offer gives the IOC greater coverage worldwide ahead of the games with most countries yet to authorize emergency use of the Chinese COVID vaccines.
Nation World
Anti-Olympic petition gains tens of thousands of signatures
The petition calling the Tokyo Olympics to be canceled registered about 50,000 signatures in the first 24 hours after being launched.
Nation World
World track and field head gives stamp of approval to Tokyo Olympic test event
Spectators were encouraged to stay off the streets and not watch the race in person.
Olympics
Tokyo Olympics need 500 nurses; nurses say needs are elsewhere
The request for more nurses comes amid a new spike in the virus with Tokyo and Osaka under a state of emergency.
Nation World
Tokyo Olympics 'bubble' will act as if there's no COVID vaccine
Only 1% of the Japanese population has been vaccinated compared to many of the 15,000 athletes expected to show up with the shots.
Olympics
More tests, no quarantine in updated Tokyo Olympics rules
Once in Tokyo, athletes will be required to stay within a “bubble” consisting of the Olympic Village, venues and training areas.
Nation World
Athletes promised legal support if they protest at Tokyo Games
The announcement comes a day after the IOC confirmed its long-standing ban on “demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda."
Nation World
Olympic bodies launch competitive series in virtual sports
The Olympic Virtual Series will include five sports. They are baseball, cycling, auto racing, rowing and sailing.
Nation World
US Olympics CEO: China Olympics boycott won't solve geopolitical issues
Sarah Hirshland says the U.S. boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics did nothing to solve geopolitical issues, but it did stop 450 Americans from competing.
Nation World
Tokyo Olympic head says IOC president visit to Japan could be 'tough'
Canceling the trip could be embarrassing for the IOC and local organizers who say they can hold a “safe and secure” Olympics in the middle of a pandemic.
Nation World
Reports: Transgender weightlifter qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
If officially named to New Zealand's team, Laurel Hubbard would be the first openly transgender woman to compete at the Olympics.
Nation World
Pfizer and BioNTech to donate vaccines for Olympic athletes
The new Pfizer offer gives the IOC greater coverage worldwide ahead of the games with most countries yet to authorize emergency use of the Chinese COVID vaccines.
Nation World
Anti-Olympic petition gains tens of thousands of signatures
The petition calling the Tokyo Olympics to be canceled registered about 50,000 signatures in the first 24 hours after being launched.
Nation World
World track and field head gives stamp of approval to Tokyo Olympic test event
Spectators were encouraged to stay off the streets and not watch the race in person.
Olympics
Tokyo Olympics need 500 nurses; nurses say needs are elsewhere
The request for more nurses comes amid a new spike in the virus with Tokyo and Osaka under a state of emergency.
Nation World
Tokyo Olympics 'bubble' will act as if there's no COVID vaccine
Only 1% of the Japanese population has been vaccinated compared to many of the 15,000 athletes expected to show up with the shots.
Olympics
More tests, no quarantine in updated Tokyo Olympics rules
Once in Tokyo, athletes will be required to stay within a “bubble” consisting of the Olympic Village, venues and training areas.
Nation World
Athletes promised legal support if they protest at Tokyo Games
The announcement comes a day after the IOC confirmed its long-standing ban on “demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda."
Nation World
Olympic bodies launch competitive series in virtual sports
The Olympic Virtual Series will include five sports. They are baseball, cycling, auto racing, rowing and sailing.
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