Tokyo 2020

NBC To Air Morning Olympic Opening Ceremonies Live For First Time

NBC will air the Opening Ceremony live in the U.S., beginning just before 7 a.m.

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Joe Biden “Qualsiasi Decisione Sui Giochi Deve Avere Base Scientifica”

Joe Biden, presidente degli Stati Uniti, ha dichiarato che la decisione di fare o meno le Olimpiadi dovrebbe basarsi su basi scientifiche

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Biden: Decision on Holding the Tokyo 2020 Olympics “Must be Based on Science”

Most recently, the Tokyo 2020 President, Yoshiro Mori, stated that the Olympics would take place regardless of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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From 38th Trials Seed To Olympic Gold: The Stories of Low Seeds

It’s uncommon for those seeded deep in the Trials entries to make the Olympics, let alone an A-final. That rule, however, doesn’t come without exceptions.

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Italian 100 Back NR-Holder Thomas Ceccon Will Pursue 100 Butterfly for Olympics

In an exclusive interview with SwimSwam, Thomas Ceccon said he will to the 100 butterfly at the Italian Championships, aiming to swim the event in Tokyo.

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IOC Issues Gender Equality Statement Following “Inappropriate” Mori Comments

The International Olympic Committee released a statement reaffirming its commitment to gender equality following the Tokyo 2020 President’s remarks last week.

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Olimpiadi: Pubblicato Il Playbook Riservato A Stampa E Media

Il CIO ha pubblicato il playbook con il regolamento che dovrà essere osservato dalle emittenti televisive e dalla stampa alle Olimpiadi

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Sjostrom’s Surgery Successful; Looking At Possible 3-Month Recovery

Read on to find out more details on Swedish Olympic superstar Sarah Sjostrom’s elbow surgery, which took place today in her home nation.

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South African Water Polo Players Required To Self-Fund 2021 Olympic Journey

Members of the South African water polo teams have been told that they will be responsible for self-funding their 2021 Olympic journey.

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IOC Publishes Tokyo Olympic Playbook For Broadcasters, Press

The key in these playbooks was the regulations in terms of contact with athletes throughout the Games, in terms of both watching events and interviews.

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Tokyo 2020: Vietato Festeggiare, Abbracciarsi Ed Avere Rapporti Intimi

Tokyo 2020: la sicurezza dei Giochi passa attraverso i divieti. Niente sesso tra atleti, ma nemmeno shopping o festeggiamenti

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Tokyo Olympics Chief Follows Sexist Remarks With Apology, Won’t Resign

83-year-old Yoshiro Mori was quoted as saying that women talk too much and that board meetings with females “would take a lot of time.”

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Paralympic Champ Jessica Long To Star in Toyota Super Bowl Ad

13-time Paralympic swimming gold medalist Jessica Long is the star of Toyota’s new television ad, set to air during Super Bowl LV this weekend.

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From 41st Seed To Trials Finalist: The Stories of the Low Seeds

It’s uncommon for those seeded deep in the Trials entries to make the Olympics, let alone an A-final. That rule, however, doesn’t come without exceptions.

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First Of COVID-19 Playbooks Published For Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics

The IOC/IPC and the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee (Tokyo 2020) today published the first Playbook for member federations regarding coronavirus protocols.

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