The Korea Times close
National
  • Politics
  • Diplomacy
  • Defense
  • Labor & Environment
  • Law & Crime
  • Health & Welfare
  • Embassy
  • Seoul & Provinces
  • Education
  • Foreign Communities
  • Obituaries
  • Multicultural Youth Award
Biz & Tech
  • Auto
  • IT
  • Game
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail & Food
  • Energy
  • Construction
  • Airlines
Finance
  • Policies
  • Economy
  • Markets
  • Banks
  • Non-banks
  • Economic Essay Contest
Opinion
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Thoughts of the Times
  • Cartoon
  • Today in History
  • Blogs
  • Tribune Service
  • Blondie & Garfield
  • Letter to the Editor
Lifestyle
  • Arts
  • Books
  • Travel & Cuisine
  • Trend
  • Fashion
  • Around Town
  • Fortune Telling
Entertainment
  • K-pop
  • K-dramas & Shows
  • Movies
  • Music
  • Performances
  • Asia Model Festival
Sports
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Baseball
  • Other Sports
World
  • Asia Pacific
  • Americas
  • Europe & Africa
  • SCMP
Video
  • On the Spot
  • Feature
  • News
Photos
  • Photo News
  • Darkroom
Community
  • The Korea Times
  • search
  • Site Map
  • E-paper
  • Subscribe
  • Register
  • LogIn
search close
  • The Korea Times
  • search
  • Site Map
  • E-paper
  • Subscribe
  • Register
  • LogIn
search close
Sports
Other Sports
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Baseball
  • Other Sports
Wed, January 27, 2021 | 06:35
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
80% citizens want Tokyo Games cancelled or delayed: survey
80% citizens want Tokyo Games cancelled or delayed: survey
About 80 percent of people in Japan say this year's Tokyo Olympics should be cancelled or delayed as worries mount about a record surge in coronavirus cases across the country, a Kyodo News poll showed on Sunday.
2021-01-10 20:09
'It's impossible': Tokyo residents concerned about hosting Games
'It's impossible': Tokyo residents concerned about hosting Games
As Tokyo woke up to its second state of emergency on Friday, many people believe it will be difficult, perhaps impossible, to host the Olympic Games safely.
2021-01-08 16:42
  • Tokyo Olympics 'safe and secure' despite virus emergency: organizers
Tokyo Olympics 'safe and secure' despite virus emergency: organizers
Tokyo Olympics 'safe and secure' despite virus emergency: organizers
Tokyo Olympics organisers insisted Friday that the coronavirus-postponed Games will still go ahead despite Japan declaring a state of emergency less than 200 days before the opening ceremony. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Thursday announced the month-long measure covering the greater Tokyo area, taking effect from Friday, as the country battles a surge in infections.
2021-01-08 16:18
  • 'It's impossible': Tokyo residents concerned about hosting Games
New York makes exception to allow fans at Bills playoff game
New York makes exception to allow fans at Bills playoff game
New York is making an exception to its restrictions on large gatherings to allow about 6,700 fans to attend a Buffalo Bills home playoff game in January as long as all test negative beforehand.
2020-12-31 19:42
Taekwondo selected for European Games 2023 in Poland
Taekwondo selected for European Games 2023 in Poland
The European Olympic Committee (EOC) has announced it has selected taekwondo as one of the sports to be included in the 2023 European Games in Poland. World Taekwondo, the sport's main promoter headquartered in Seoul's Jung District, said the EOC selected taekwondo alongside canoeing and the modern pentathlon for the event in Krakow in Malopolska Province.
Ko Dong-hwan | 2020-12-21 15:13
1 2 345678910
WooriBank
Top 10 Stories
  • Korean adoptees demand apology from President Moon
  • Partially clothed girl found dead in rice paddy
  • [INTERVIEW] 'Samsung-Ericsson lawsuit could take longer'
  • 3 officials from McDonald's supplier get suspended prison sentences for selling tainted patties
  • Hyundai Motor bets big on electric cars in 2021
  • Seoul city gov't to launch 3rd council of foreign residents
  • South Korea completes deployment of K-14 sniper rifle
  • Foreigners' property transactions hit new high in 2020
  • Despite 'bubble' worries, stock market to continue rally
  • Korea's economy contracts 1% in 2020 amid pandemic - the worst on-year growth in over 20 years
DARKROOM
  • Biden takes office as 46th president

    Biden takes office as 46th president

  • Biden-Harris inauguration is taking shape

    Biden-Harris inauguration is taking shape

  • Second Trump impeachment

    Second Trump impeachment

  • Pro-Trump rioters breach the US Capitol

    Pro-Trump rioters breach the US Capitol

  • Our children deserve better (Part 2)

    Our children deserve better (Part 2)

WooriBank
  • About Korea Times
  • CEO Message
  • Times History
  • Content Sales
  • Media Kit
  • Contact Us
  • Location
  • Privacy Statement
  • Terms of Service
  • Mobile Service
  • RSS Service
  • Ombudsman
  • hankookilbo
  • Dongwha Group
  • Code of Ethics
Copyright