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Tokyo Games

Tokyo Olympics 2020 CEO denounces cancellation claim

The Olympic Games was postponed by one year and will be held from July 23 to August 8, 2021.

May 21, 2020, 17:38 PM IST

FIBA confirms rescheduled dates for Olympic qualifying events

Following a discussion with the IOC, FIBA has confirmed that the Olympic qualifying events for basketball will now take place from June 29, 2021 to July 4,2021.

May 15, 2020, 16:25 PM IST

IOC expecting to bear costs of up to $800 million for delayed Tokyo Olympics

In March, the International Olympic Committee and the Japanese government decided to delay the Games, which were due to start this July, for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

May 15, 2020, 09:26 AM IST

Tokyo Olympics 2020 delay could help 10,000m title defence, says Mo Farah

The six-times world champion over 5,000 and 10,000 metres said he had been enjoying more time with his family and getting creative in training in London, with gyms closed and limits on outdoor running.

May 13, 2020, 19:15 PM IST

Tokyo Olympic qualifying for golf extended to June next year

For the men`s Olympic Golf Ranking (OGR), points can now be accumulated through the period ending June 12, 2021 while the women`s qualifying will run through June 28.

Apr 30, 2020, 09:15 AM IST

FIBA confirms revised global basketball calendar amid coronavirus pandemic

The FIBA Olympic qualifying events will take place between June 22 and July 4, 2021--with exact dates pending International Olympic Committee's (IOC) approval.

Apr 10, 2020, 10:31 AM IST

World Athletics Championships resheduled to avoid clash with Tokyo Olympics 2021

The Tokyo Olympics has been reschedule to July 23 to August 8, 2021 in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 09, 2020, 14:20 PM IST

'Timely decision was taken': Abhinav Bindra on Tokyo Olympics postponement

Abhinav Bindra, in an exclusive interview with WION’s Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo, opened up on the postponed Games, how Japan is going to overcome the setback and the cost of pushing the quadrennial event back by a year.

Apr 06, 2020, 14:53 PM IST

Shooter Anjum Moudgil opens up on Olympics postponement, life in lockdown, love for painting and much more

Ace Indian shooter Anjum Moudgil, in an exclusive interview with WION’s Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, opened up about a lot of things ranging from IOC's decision to postpone the Games, unable to train outdoors due to lockdown, shooting training at home, painting and much more.

Apr 06, 2020, 13:49 PM IST

Sports is not important than life: Kidambi Srikanth opens up on Olympics dream, life in lockdown and more

Ace Indian badminton player, Kidambi Srikanth, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke about a lot of things ranging from the decision to postpone Olympics, how it will affect the qualification scenario, his run of form of late, how he is managing to remain fit amid the lockdown and much more.

Apr 05, 2020, 18:57 PM IST

Tokyo Olympics president says new dates for Games could come this week

Tokyo Games chief Mori said he expects a telephone call this week from Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympics Committee (IOC), to decide new dates.

Mar 30, 2020, 17:10 PM IST

Coronavirus pandemic: ITTF extends suspension of all events until at least June 30

Besides this, the ITTF has also decided to freeze its ranking lists as of March 2020.

Mar 30, 2020, 14:05 PM IST

New dates for Olympics can be declared next week: Tokyo Games chief Yoshiro Mori

The Olympic Games, which will be held in the summer of 2021 at the latest, is most likely to be held between June and September, said Mori.

Mar 29, 2020, 12:23 PM IST

IOC working toward July-August Olympics in 2021: Report

IOC President Thomas Bach said on Wednesday that "all options" were on the table for rescheduling, including holding the Games before the Japanese summer.

Mar 26, 2020, 09:35 AM IST

IOC criticised after Turkish boxers test positive for coronavirus

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been accused of irresponsibility after two Turkish boxers and a trainer caught the coronavirus during a qualifying event in London this month.

Mar 26, 2020, 09:18 AM IST

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Japanese woman footballer Nahomi Kawasumi withdraws from torch relay

Japanese women forward Nahomi Kawasumi has pulled out of the torch relay for the Tokyo Olympics 2020 due to concerns regarding the deadly coronavirus that continues to spread at a fast pace all over the world.

Mar 23, 2020, 18:11 PM IST

Will wait for a month before making decision: IOA after Canada pulls out of Tokyo Games

The IOC has stated that postponing the 2020 Olympics is one option amid the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, although it added that cancelling the Games altogether is "not on the agenda."

Mar 23, 2020, 13:01 PM IST

Coronavirus COVID-19: Australia advises athletes to prepare for Tokyo Olympics in 2021

Opposition to holding the Games in July has risen sharply in the past 48 hours, with several major stakeholders and national Olympic committees calling for a delay.

Mar 23, 2020, 09:30 AM IST