With $20 Billion on the Line, Tokyo Shows Olympic Hosts Must Plan for Pandemics
With so much at stake, it’s no surprise Japan continues to go forward with reopening and has made spectator sports available to the public once more.
IOC Emphasizes $100M In Aid After Economist Calls For Olympic Delay Payments
The IOC says it has already provided $100 million in aid – in part, a response to an economist who called for IOC payments for the Olympic postponement.
Nel 2021 Ci Sarà Bassa Marea: La 10 km Di Tokyo Cambia Sede
Il CIO sta avviando le procedure per spostare la sede della 10 km in acque libere alle olimpiadi di Tokyo a causa della bassa marea
Olympic Finalist Joao Gomes Jr Tests Positive for COVID-19
He was supposed to be among the first batch of Brazilian Olympic hopefuls flying to Portugal this Friday for a training period between July and December.
NBC’s Streaming Platform Peacock to Launch July 15 with Ryan Lochte Documentary
NBC’s new streaming platform Peacock is set to launch on Wednesday, July 15 with Ryan Lochte’s new documentary “In Deep with Ryan Lochte.”
Low Tide Levels Could Signal Re-Location for Tokyo 2021 Open Water Competition
The tide level in Odaiba Seaside Park is expected to be too shallow for competition by August 2021, pointing towards a potential open water location change.
Tokyo 2020: Aggiornato Il Documento Sui Principi Delle Paralimpiadi
Tokyo 2020 ha aggiornato il documento sui principi delle Paralimpiadi e la relativa roadmap in seguito al rinvio al 2021
Tokyo Olympic & Paralympic Games Tickets Can Be Refunded Due To Postponement
The Tokyo 2020 organizing committee has said it will issue ticket refunds for those spectators unable to attend due to the delay.
UK Government Pledges £5 million to UK Sport Ahead of Postponed Olympic Games
In light of growing costs associated with the postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games, the UK government has agreed to give UK sport £5million.
Swedish Swimming Federation Releases 2021-2024 Meet Calendar
The Swedish Swimming Federation has released its meet schedule for the 2021-2024 Olympic cycle, giving insight into which meets the country is targeting.
Rikako Ikee Set To Speak At Spectator-Less Olympic Countdown Event
19-year-old Japanese swimming champion Rikako Ikee may not swim at the 2020 Olympics, but she is still getting involved in the international sporting event.
The Trials That Would Have Been: Manuel, Dressel Chasing Barriers On Day 8
Four years ago, 19-year-olds Abbey Weitzeil and Simone Manuel made their first Olympic teams. They would have battled for a return in the 50 free today.
US Olympic Athletes Call on IOC to Abolish Rejection of Olympic Protests
The USOPC’s Athletes’ Advisory Council has penned a letter to the IOC asking them to abolish Rule 50, which bars athlete protests at the Olympics.
The Trials That Would Have Been: All The Stars Are Out For Incredible Day 7
Day 7 might be the most star-studded day of U.S. Olympic Trials, featuring Caeleb Dressel (twice), Regan Smith, Katie Ledecky and Simone Manuel.
The Trials That Would Have Been: Manuel’s 100 Free Highlights Day 6 Events
Simone Manuel is the defending Olympic champ and two-time defending World champ in the 100 free, originally scheduled for today at U.S. Olympic Trials.
