Tokyo 2020

Tokyo 2020 Faces Stadium Fire Hazard Issue With Olympic Cauldron

Even with the Rio Olympic Games right on the horizon, Tokyo’s preparations to host the 2020 Olympic Games are well underway. And, now those plans have hit a significant snag.

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IOC, Tokyo 2020 Organizers Respond to Bid Corruption Claims

The IOC and Tokyo 2020 organizers released statements on the alleged link between sponsorship dollars and selecting the 2020 Olympic city.

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Possible Tokyo 2020 Vote-Buying Scandal Revealed In Latest WADA Report

A by-product of the most recent WADA Commission report reveals that at least $4 million of sponsorship money may have been a factor in swaying IOC votes in favor of Tokyo for the 2020 Olympic Games bid.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Costs Rise To $15 Billion With Security Measures

The price tag on the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games is on the rise, with anti-terrorism measures boosting the projected costs to around $15 billion, per Sputnik News.

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11/20/15 In Briefs: IPC Mascot, Hamburg Human Olympic Rings, JPN Goals

Japan aims to come home with at least 10 gold medals from the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

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Singapore Head Coach Sergio Lopez Targets Distance For 2020

Singapore Head Coach, Sergio Lopez, sets his sights on improving the nation’s performance in the distance events.

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Kirsty Coventry Attends IOC Athletes’ Forum This Week

Olympic gold medalist from Zimbabwe, Kirsty Coventry, is participating in the 7th International Olympic Committee (IOC) International Athletes’ Forum this…

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Tokyo 2020 Organizers Abandon Logo Amid Plagiarism Claims

The previously unveiled logo for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be scrapped for a new emblem to be determined via submission contest.

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Tokyo 2020 Logo Designer Faces Plagiarism Claims

The designer of the recently revealed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games logo is facing plagiarism claims.

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Official Tokyo 2020 Olympic Logo Unveiled to mixed reviews

Earlier this week the official logos for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics were unveiled, but have already caused controversy among the public.

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Japan Trashes Olympic Stadium Plans Due To Rising Costs, Public Criticism

“We have decided to go back to the start on the Tokyo Olympics-Paralympics stadium plan, and start over from zero,”

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IOC Broadcasting Revenue On Pace to Be Highest Ever

The IOC is anticipating drawing $4.1 billion in Olympic television rights for the 2018 and 2020 Olympic Games.

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Budget Plans for Brand New Olympic Stadium Revised in Preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Japan’s capital, Tokyo, was thrilled almost two years ago when they won the bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games. The…

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Tokyo Proposes 8 New Sports For 2020 Olympic Games

Baseball and Softball are two of the sports that could be returning to the Olympic Games, along with several other sports that could be included for the very first time.

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IOC confirms venues for swimming, open water at Tokyo 2020 Olympics, water polo to move facilities

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed the host venues for a number of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games athletic events, including most of the aquatics disciplines.

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