497 articles tagged "olympics"
International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound says the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will be postponed by one year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Pound says on the basis of the information the International Ol
Canada won't have a team at the Tokyo Olympics unless the Games are postponed by a year -- a bold move that would at least give Canadian athletes some sense of direction in the coming months. The Canadian Olympic C
The International Olympic Committee says it has held constructive talks with athlete representatives regarding the coronavirus crisis. President Thomas Bach says they have had a really great discussion with 220 ath
International Olympic Committee member Hayley Wickenheiser says that plans for the Tokyo Games to go ahead are "insensitive and irresponsible". Japan's Olympic minister said the nation is still planning for a "co
Japan's Olympic Minister says the country is still planning to host the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games on time, with spectators in attendance. Seiko Hashimoto says a complete Olympics is what they are aiming for and they wil
The Chef de Mission for Team Fiji to the Tokyo Olympics, Patrick Bower says for now they are getting ready for the Games and if all goes well and Japan will still be staging the Olympics, team Fiji will be heading to Ja
Olympic Games organisers will meet via teleconference to discuss the latest coronavirus developments and the impact on the 2020 Tokyo Games. The International Olympic Committee will talk with international sports feder
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says the Tokyo Olympic Games will go ahead as planned in July, despite coronavirus concerns resulting in the postponement of sporting events. Abe added the International Olympic Committee
US President Donald Trump's suggestion to postpone the Tokyo Olympics for a year because of the spreading coronavirus was immediately shot down by Japan's Olympic minister. Seiko Hashimoto, an Olympic bronze medali
The fate of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics remains shrouded in uncertainty, amid rising fears over coronavirus and mixed messages from organisers. The games are scheduled to be held in Tokyo between July 24 and August 9 but
Is politics next for Fijian boxer Winston Hill ? The 2018 Commonwealth Bronze medalist is looking to put his focus and energy in a more effective arena than boxing after losing to Samoan boxer Marion Faustino Ah Tong i
Despite worldwide concern and speculation about whether the fast-spreading virus outbreak will affect the Tokyo Olympics, the International Olympic Committee’s leadership is not joining in the debate. Internation
Team Fiji Chef De Mission Patrick Bower has revealed that Pacific sprint king Banuve Tabakaucoro has shown keen interest to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics. Bower says according to reports from Athletics Fiji, Tabak
A decision on the fate of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics is set to be made in May as sporting authorities monitor the spread of the coronavirus. International Olympic Committee member, Dick Pound says that a decision on t
FASANOC has today confirmed that only swimming and athletics will have universality (wild card) places at this year’s Tokyo Olympics while all others will have to qualify. Team Fiji’s Chef De Mission Patrick Bower
Communications Fiji Limited which is the parent company of Legend FM, FM96, Viti FM, Radio Sargam and Navtarang and Fijivillage.com, has signed with FASANOC as the official media partner for this year’s Tokyo Olympics
LeBron James is considering a return to the Olympics. James — a two-time gold medalist and three-time Olympian — is among 44 players announced by USA Basketball this morning as finalists for the team that will
