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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

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