Singapore is 'without a doubt' capable of holding world-class athletic events: Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee

On Thursday, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach stated that Singapore is "without a doubt" capable of hosting major athletic events (Apr 28).

Mr Bach was speaking to the media during a lunch with the Singapore sports fraternity at Swissotel, where he i...

US Supports IOC’s Decision to Place a Sports Ban on Russia

US Olympic chiefs are supporting the International Olympic Committee that has demanded Russian athletes to be banned from the international competition as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

In a statement, the Olympic and Paralympic Committee of the United States has said that...

Dow Builds Sustainable Designs in Collaboration with Singapore Sports Hub

A materials science company, Dow has announced an agreement of carbon partnership with Singapore Sports Hub, a fully integrated hub for sports, lifestyle, and entertainment.

The is the first and largest partnership between public and private sectors for the infrastructure project of a s...

JAPAN GOVT. TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PFIZER COVID-19 VACCINES

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• Japan govt. to receive additional Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines.
• It will receive vaccine doses for additional 20,000 workers involved in the Tokyo Olympics.
• The vaccination program for Tokyo Games workers will begin on Thursda...

JAPAN PLANNING TO VACCINATE 70,000 VOLUNTEERS OF TOKYO OYLMPICS

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• Japan planning to vaccinate 70,000 volunteers of Tokyo Olympics.
• The IOC has said that Pfizer Inc. will provide vaccines for free to participating delegations.
• Japan is to receive Pfizer vaccine doses for about 20,000 peo...

JAPAN PM’S RECEPTION FOR TOKYO OYLMPIC OVERSEAS DIGNATARIES STANDS CANCELLED

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• Japan PM’s reception for Tokyo Olympic overseas dignitaries stands cancelled.
• The reception was to be held on the day of the Tokyo Olympic closing ceremony, on Aug. 8.
• The reception at a Tokyo hotel was also expecte...

PHONE APP TO CHECK FOREIGN VISITORS HEALTH IN TOKYO GAMES BUDGET HAVLED

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• Phone app to check foreign visitors health in Tokyo Games budget halved.
• The total amount is now $34.7 million, following a decision to bar spectators from abroad.
• The number of overseas officials and workers at the games...

TOKYO OLYMPIC ORGANIZING COMMITTEE WILL DRAW OUT POLICIES BY MARCH 25

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• Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee will draw out policies by March 25.
• The new president of the committee plans to set a direction on the issue around that day.
• The decision on whether to allow overseas spectators to atte...

POSTPONEMENT OF TOKYO GAMES 2021 WOULD COST AROUND 200 BILLION YEN: OC

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• Postponement of the Tokyo Games 2021 would cost around 200 billion yen: OC.
• The central, Tokyo metropolitan govt. and the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee will further discuss plans.
• The Tokyo Olympics organizing commit...

IOC PRSEIDENT THOMAS BACH TO VISIT JAPAN TO MEET NEW PM YOSHIHIDE SUGA

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• IOC President Thomas Bach to visit Japan to meet new PM Yoshihide Suga.
• Bach and Suga spoke last month via telephone to discuss the needs to hold the Tokyo games.
• Bach will also meet the President of the Tokyo Games organ...

IOC HELD A TELECONFERNCE MEETING WITH TOKYO OLYMPICS ORGANIZERS

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• IOC held a teleconference meeting with Tokyo Olympics organizers.
• Thomas Bach asked organizers and stakeholders to work diligently towards Tokyo Games.
• A two-day teleconference meeting was organized.
• The meetin...