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John Carlos, U.S. athletes take stand to end Olympic protest rule
DENVER -- John Carlos wants to abolish the rule that bans protests at the Olympics.
Bach thanks International Federations for "giving proof" Tokyo 2020 can be held safely 8
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has thanked international sports federations (IFs) for "giving proof" that the postponed Tokyo 2020 Games can be organised safely despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
IFs Praised for ‘Leading the Way’ in Response to Pandemic as IF Forum 2021 Hears Calls for Solidarity in Sport
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – International Sports Federations were praised this morning for setting an inspirational example over the past year, as leaders at the International Federation (IF) Forum 2021 underlined the importance of solidarity across the global sports movement.
Tokyo 2020 mulls further cut to foreign attendees as Bach arrival in Japan set for July 12 5
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach is expected to arrive in Japan 11 days before this year’s delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games open, while organisers are reportedly set to further cut the number of overseas officials, staff and journalists in attendance.