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Mon, January 25, 2021 | 01:18

'Everybody determined' to get Tokyo Games going: IOC chief

'Everybody determined' to get Tokyo Games going: IOC chief

The entire Olympic movement is united in its determination to ensure the Tokyo Games happen in July and August, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said in a video message to mark the six-month countdown to the opening ceremony.

2021-01-23 09:43

COVID-infected tennis star 'sorry' for quarantine gripe

COVID-infected tennis star 'sorry' for quarantine gripe

A Spanish tennis player has apologised after slamming quarantine rules at the Australian Open, days before testing positive for Covid-19. World number 67 Paula Badosa said she understood "the sad situation", adding: "Sorry guys."

2021-01-22 18:41

Japan dismisses Olympics cancellation report as teams back Games

Japan dismisses Olympics cancellation report as teams back Games

Japan dismissed a report claiming officials see cancelling the Tokyo Olympics as inevitable on Friday, as heavyweights the United States, Canada and Australia said they were still preparing for the Games. Deputy government spokesman Manabu Sakai said there was "no truth" to the report in The Times, which quoted an unnamed ruling coalition source as saying "the consensus is th...

2021-01-22 18:30

London 2012 deputy chairman says Tokyo Olympics unlikely to go ahead

London 2012 deputy chairman says Tokyo Olympics unlikely to go ahead

The former deputy chairman of the 2012 London Olympic organising committee said on Tuesday he would be planning for a cancellation if in charge of the Tokyo Games. Keith Mills told BBC radio that the delayed Summer Games scheduled for July-August were looking unlikely to happen in his opinion due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021-01-20 12:00

Speed skater sues ex-teammate over mental damage following Olympic controversy

Speed skater sues ex-teammate over mental damage following Olympic controversy

A yearslong controversy in South Korean speed skating took another twist Wednesday, with the announcement that one athlete has sued her former teammate over emotional distress. Legal representatives for the speed skater Kim Bo-reum said she is seeking 200 million won (US$182,590) in compensation for mental anguish caused by her former 2018 Olympic teammate, Noh Seon-yeong. Th...

2021-01-20 11:53

Korean IOC member wins re-election as head of national Olympic body

Korean IOC member wins re-election as head of national Olympic body

Lee Kee-heung, a South Korean International Olympic Committee (IOC) member, has been elected to his second consecutive term as head of the national Olympic body. In a vote held on Monday, Lee beat out three candidates for the new four-year term in an election for the top position at the Korean Sport Olympic Committee (KSOC).

2021-01-18 20:31

Australian Open arrivals hit by 4 COVID-19 positive tests

Australian Open arrivals hit by 4 COVID-19 positive tests

Four coronavirus cases have been detected from charter flights carrying tennis players, coaches and officials to Melbourne for the Australian Open, forcing 47 players into strict hotel quarantine. Health authorities confirmed there'd been three positive tests for COVID-19 on Saturday, and another on Sunday. None of the cases have so far involved players.

2021-01-17 15:40

'Anything can happen' with Tokyo Olympics: Japan minister

'Anything can happen' with Tokyo Olympics: Japan minister

A Japanese Cabinet minister admitted Friday that "anything can happen" with the coronavirus-postponed Tokyo Olympics, becoming the first senior official to concede uncertainty about the Games as Japan and other countries battle a surge in COVID-19 cases.

2021-01-16 17:25

IOC, Japan press ahead with Tokyo Games

IOC, Japan press ahead with Tokyo Games

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared a state of emergency last week for Tokyo and surrounding areas. Amid the surging virus, he again promised the postponed Tokyo Olympics would be ``safe and secure'' and tried to disconnect the state of emergency from the fate of the Games.

2021-01-13 15:08

'Not acceptable': Australia's long battle with racism in sports

'Not acceptable': Australia's long battle with racism in sports

The alleged racist abuse of Indian players by fans at the third Test in Sydney is just the latest in a litany of similar incidents to mar sport in Australia, with authorities struggling to stamp out the problem. Cricket chiefs vowed tough action, including bans, fines and referral to police if spectators were proven to have hurled racist taunts after two incidents on separate...

2021-01-11 13:39

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