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Against the backdrop of the BLM movement protesting racial injustice, calls increased for change to IOC rule.
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Not unduly concerned by Covid threat
T&T Olympians more focused on preparation, performance as clock ticks down
With authorities in Tokyo reeling from new record surges in Covid-19 cases, T&T Olympians are taking differing approaches to their respective preparations for the July 23-August 8 Olympic Games.
Currently, Japan is experiencing a third spike leading to the enactment of a third state of emergency in four...
Biden backs Japan's bid to hold "safe and secure" Games at Tokyo 2020
United States President Joe Biden declared his support for Japan staging the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games during a meeting with Japanese counterpart Yoshihide Suga.
Come celebrate with us as we acknowledge 100 days to go to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Come celebrate with us as we acknowledge 100 days to go to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
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Sport Minister presents $450k to elite athletes
AS athletes all across the world get ready to participate in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, three national athletes received financial support to aid in their preparation – First Citizens Sportsman of the Year Dylan Carter (swimming), former sportsman of the year Jereem Richards (track and field) and Nigel Paul (boxer).
IOC EXECUTIVE BOARD MAKES ACCREDITATION DECISION FOR TOKYO 2020 – CANCELS GUEST PROGRAMME
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) has today decided to grant accreditation only to people who have essential and operational roles at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. This will significantly reduce the number of accredited people at the Games. It will be implemented by reducing a number of programmes, including the IOC Guest Programme.