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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...

CHINA TELLS IOC CHIEF ABOUT IT SUPPORTING TOKYO OLYMPICS

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  • China tells IOC Chief about it supporting Tokyo Olympics.
  • The Chinese President had a telephonic conversation with IOC Chief.
  • Many are asking to postpone or cancel Tokyo Games over the increasing spread of the virus.
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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...

JAPAN PM AND IOC CHIEF MEET; TOKYO OLYMPICS TO BE HELD AS PLANNED NEXT SUMMER

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  • Japan PM and IOC Chief meet; Tokyo Olympics to held as planned next summer.
  • IOC chief Thomas Bach is on a four-day visit to Tokyo since Sunday.
  • Bach is also scheduled to meet former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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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...

SUGA AND THOMAS BACH AGREED TO WORK TOGETHER FOR THE SUCCESS OF TOKYO OLYMPICS

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  • Suga and Thomas Back agreed to work together for the success of Tokyo Olympics.
  • The Prime Minister of Japan and the IOC President had a telephonic conversation.
  • Bach congratulated Suga on taking the office.
  • Ba...

IOC LAMINE DIACK’S SON PAID $370,000 BY TOKYO OLYMPICS CONSULTING FIRM

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  • IOC Lamine Diack’s son paid $370,000 by Tokyo Olympics consulting firm.
  • Black Tidings Co. received a total of $2 million from the bid committee.
  • Papa Massata was a marketing consultant for the International Associa...

Yuriko Koike irked by the International Olympic committee

Yuriko Koike was irked by the International Olympic Committee’s attempt to move the 2020 Summer Games marathon and race walking events to Sapporo. The event must be held somewhere on Russia-held, Japan-claimed islands off Hokkaido if cooler weather conditions are required.

The gov...