IOC President Bach Says Cancelling Olympics Never “Really An Option”
Thomas Bach told Kyodo News that cancelling the Olympic Games was never an option for the IOC, despite it being the much more difficult and expensive route.
Il Presidente Del CIO Bach Difende La Scelta Di Giochi Senza Spettatori
Il presidente del CIO Thomas Bach ha registrato un video per gli atleti in arrivo a Tokyo e difende la scelta di Olimpiadi a porte chiuse
IOC President Bach Supports Japan’s Decision To Not Have Spectators at Olympics
IOC President Thomas Bach has released a video to athletes addressing the country of Japan’s decision to hold the 2020 Olympic Games without spectators.
Two Swimmers Named to Refugee Olympic Team
Yusra Mardini, a native of Syria, has been named to the Refugee Olympic Team for the second time. She will be joined by 28 other athletes in Tokyo.
Tokyo 2020 Round-Up: 10,000 Volunteers Pull Out Of Games
10,000 volunteers set to work at the Games have pulled out, though the IOC insists they will have enough numbers to ensure a smoothly run event
FINA Elects Bureau in Doha: Kuwaiti President and American Executive Director
FINA General Congress elected Husain al Musallam of Kuwait as its new President on Saturday. Brent Nowicki of USA will serve as the Executive Director.
IOC To Require Olympics Athletes To Sign “Standard Practice” COVID Waiver
The athletes will need to sign a waiver taking on all of the risks associated with COVID-19 in order to compete in Tokyo.
Tokyo 2020 Round-Up: Games Will Go Ahead ‘Even in State of Emergency’
The IOC has this week confirmed that the Olympic Games will ‘absolutely’ go ahead even if Tokyo remains in a state of emergency.
Protestor Interrupts IOC Conference Call; IOC Reassures Games Still On
A protestor disrupted a scheduled IOC meeting chanting “no Olympics anywhere.” In their meeting, the IOC confirmed the Olympics will still be held.
Daily Athlete Testing Among New COVID-19 Countermeasures For Tokyo Olympics
The coronavirus countermeasures put in place for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games have been greatly enhanced.
Brisbane City Council Officially Approves 2032 Olympic Bid
Pending government paperwork, the IOC could name Brisbane the official host of the 2032 Olympics as soon as July.
Brisbane Si Candida Ufficialmente Per Ospitare Le Olimpiadi 2032
Il consiglio comunale di Brisbane ha approvato ufficialmente la candidatura della città per ospitare le Olimpiadi e Paralimpiadi del 2032
Confirmación del COI: Tokio 2020+1 no recibirá espectadores extranjeros
Sólo habrá público japonés en los próximos Juegos Olímpicos, una decisión inédita que el COI respeta y acepta ante el temor por rebrote de COVID-19.
Ufficiale: Non Ci Saranno Spettatori Stranieri Alle Olimpiadi Di Tokyo
Non si saranno spettatori stranieri alle prossime Olimpiadi di Tokyo di Luglio. L’annuncio ufficiale è stato dato questa mattina
Discussion of 50% Capacity, Government Delegations at 2021 Tokyo Olympics
As rumors continue about Japan prohibiting outside fans or all spectators, reports have emerged the country may limit attendance to 50% capacity.
