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Ex-Tokyo Olympics official pleads not guilty to taking bribes in exchange for Games contracts
1 year, 1 month ago

Ex-Tokyo Olympics official pleads not guilty to taking bribes in exchange for Games contracts

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Haruyuki Takahashi, a former member of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee, appeared in district court on Thursday and pleaded not guilty to taking bribes tied to the Games. A former executive with the powerful Japanese advertising company Dentsu, Takahashi is charged with accepting around 198 million yen in bribes in exchange for awarding Olympic contracts for the Tokyo …

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Explainer- Tokyo Olympics scandal: What happened?
1 year, 8 months ago

Explainer- Tokyo Olympics scandal: What happened?

The Hindu  

The pandemic-postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics were unusual, and controversial, for a number of reasons. Several allegations centre around former Tokyo 2020 board member Haruyuki Takahashi, who has been arrested on claims he pocketed hundreds of millions of yen in sponsorship bribes. In 2019, the then-head of Japan’s Olympic Committee, Tsunekazu Takeda, stepped down after French prosecutors launched an investigation into …

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Bribes scandal continues to sully Tokyo Olympic legacy
2 years, 2 months ago

Bribes scandal continues to sully Tokyo Olympic legacy

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The bribery scandal tied to the Tokyo Olympics won’t go away, sullying the legacy of the organizing committee as Japan continues in talks with the International Olympic Committee to land the 2030 Winter Olympics for Sapporo. Japanese media reports said prosecutors raided the offices of ADK and Tokyo-based doll maker Sun Arrow, which produced the Tokyo Olympic and …

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Bribes scandal continues to sully Tokyo Olympic legacy
2 years, 2 months ago

Bribes scandal continues to sully Tokyo Olympic legacy

The Independent  

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$13 billion cost for COVID-delayed Tokyo Olympics is double the original estimate
2 years, 6 months ago

$13 billion cost for COVID-delayed Tokyo Olympics is double the original estimate

LA Times  

U.S. skateboarder Jake Ilardi competes in the men’s street prelims during the Tokyo Olympic Games. The final price tag for last year’s COVID-delayed Tokyo Olympics was put at $13 billion, the organizing committee said Tuesday in its final act before it is dissolved at the end of the month. Olympics 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Complete coverage from 29th Summer Games News, …

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Fans from abroad unlikely for postponed Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 10 months ago

Fans from abroad unlikely for postponed Tokyo Olympics

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The new president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee stopped short of saying there would be no foreign fans at this year’s games, but she certainly hinted at it Wednesday after online talks with IOC President Thomas Bach and others. It cited only unnamed sources “involved in the discussions.” “If the situation is tough and it would make …

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Bach: Tokyo Olympic ‘participants’ encouraged to get vaccine
4 years, 1 month ago

Bach: Tokyo Olympic ‘participants’ encouraged to get vaccine

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Olympic “participants” and fans arriving for next year’s postponed Tokyo Games will be encouraged to be vaccinated to protect the Japanese public, IOC President Thomas Bach said Monday. “In order to protect the Japanese people and out of respect for the Japanese people, the IOC will undertake great effort so that as many as possible — Olympic participants …

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IOC President Thomas Bach Offers Pep Session For Tokyo Games And Talks Up Vaccine
4 years, 3 months ago

IOC President Thomas Bach Offers Pep Session For Tokyo Games And Talks Up Vaccine

News 18  

IOC president Thomas Bach delivered a pep talk to Japanese government officials and local organizers on Thursday that included suggestions that hundreds of millions of doses COVID-19 vaccines would be available before the postponed Olympics open in July. In the first couple months of next year we will have different vaccines.” Bach said. Bach said this could amount to hundreds …

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Olympic bid scandal linked to former IOC member's son
4 years, 3 months ago

Olympic bid scandal linked to former IOC member's son

The Independent  

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Tokyo 2020 consulting firm paid around $370,000 to Diack's son: report - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Tokyo 2020 consulting firm paid around $370,000 to Diack's son: report - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

A consulting firm for Tokyo's Olympic bid committee paid around $370,000 to the son of Lamine Diack, once one of the world's most powerful sports officials, around the time Japan was picked to host the 2020 Games, Kyodo News reported on Monday. The report comes amid French investigations into the former head of Tokyo's bid committee, Tsunekazu Takeda, for approving …

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Will support another delay if Tokyo Olympics aren't held in 2021, says board member
4 years, 6 months ago

Will support another delay if Tokyo Olympics aren't held in 2021, says board member

India TV News  

An executive board member of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee says another delay should be sought if the games can’t be held next year. International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach and local organizing committee President Yoshiro Mori have both ruled out another delay and have said the games will be canceled if they can't open on July 23, 2021. He's …

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New Dates for Postponed Tokyo Olympics Announced
4 years, 9 months ago

New Dates for Postponed Tokyo Olympics Announced

The Quint  

Tough Times Ahead Both Mori and Muto have said the cost of rescheduling the Olympics will be "massive" — local reports estimate billions of dollars — with most of the expenses borne by Japanese taxpayers. IOC President Thomas Bach has repeatedly called the Tokyo Olympics the best prepared in history. However, Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso also termed them "cursed." …

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Tokyo Olympics 2020: IOC president Thomas Bach says Tokyo better prepared than any other city hosting Games
5 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: IOC president Thomas Bach says Tokyo better prepared than any other city hosting Games

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Thomas Bach who was visiting Tokyo has said that the city is better prepared one year before the games than any other city which has hosted the Olympics Tokyo: A year before hosting the 2020 Olympics, Tokyo is better prepared than any other city in the past to host the Games, Olympic chief Thomas Bach said on Wednesday. International Olympic …

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Tokyo Olympics 2020: City on course to deliver unique Games despite initial hiccups in preparation
5 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: City on course to deliver unique Games despite initial hiccups in preparation

Firstpost  

The organisers of the Tokyo Olympics have recovered from the initial hurdles and are now on track to complete all preparations on schedule Tokyo: When Tokyo was awarded the rights to the 2020 Olympics in Buenos Aires six years ago, it was hoped that Japan’s reputation for efficiency and the bid’s promise of a “compact games” could ensure a smooth …

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New Pokémon game, Pokémon Sleep wants to 'turn sleep into entertainment'
5 years, 7 months ago

New Pokémon game, Pokémon Sleep wants to 'turn sleep into entertainment'

Firstpost  

The Pokémon Company will launch Pokémon Sleep in 2020 along with a sleep-tracking device later. Japan’s The Pokemon Company said on Wednesday it was developing “Pokemon Sleep”, a mobile app that tracks players’ sleep and uses the data for gameplay, with a release date set for next year. At the same event, Kyoto-based Nintendo Co Ltd said it was developing …

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Japanese Olympic Committee head resigns amid bribery scandal
5 years, 9 months ago

Japanese Olympic Committee head resigns amid bribery scandal

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Tsunekazu Takeda is stepping down as the president of the Japanese Olympic Committee amid a vote-buying scandal that French investigators suspect helped Tokyo land next year’s Olympics. “The IOC takes note with the greatest respect of the decision taken by Mr. Takeda to resign as an IOC Member,” the Olympic body said in a statement. “Our respect of …

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Japanese Olympic Committee head Tsunekazu Takeda resigns amid bribery scandal
5 years, 9 months ago

Japanese Olympic Committee head Tsunekazu Takeda resigns amid bribery scandal

The Hindu  

The head of Japan's Olympic Committee said on Tuesday he would step down in June, as French authorities probe his involvement in payments made before Tokyo was awarded the 2020 Summer Games. “On June 27, my term will expire,” Tsunekazu Takeda said at a meeting of the Japan Olympic Committee in Tokyo. READ | Japanese Olympic chief indicted in France …

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Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah re-elected president of Olympic Council of Asia despite being investigated for forgery
5 years, 10 months ago

Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah re-elected president of Olympic Council of Asia despite being investigated for forgery

Firstpost  

The OCA said its Ethics Commission had “reviewed” the cases of Sheikh Ahmad and Tsunekazu Takeda and that, based on the information available, no action would be taken Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah has been re-elected president of the Olympic Council of Asia for an eighth term despite being embroiled in a forgery case brought by Swiss investigators. Sheikh Ahmad had …

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Tokyo Olympics head says organising committee chief Tsunekazu Takeda doesn't need to quit over corruption 'reports'
5 years, 11 months ago

Tokyo Olympics head says organising committee chief Tsunekazu Takeda doesn't need to quit over corruption 'reports'

Firstpost  

Japanese Olympic Committee President Tsunekazu Takeda, being probed for suspected corruption, does not need to step down from his role with the Tokyo 2020 organising committee Tokyo: Japanese Olympic Committee President Tsunekazu Takeda, being probed for suspected corruption, does not need to step down from his role with the Tokyo 2020 organising committee because current “reports” do not justify action, …

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French Olympic probe raises questions about Japanese firm
5 years, 11 months ago

French Olympic probe raises questions about Japanese firm

Associated Press  

TOKYO — An investigation by French prosecutors into alleged vote-buying connected with Tokyo winning the 2020 Olympics has raised questions about one of Japan’s most powerful companies, the giant advertising and marketing agency Dentsu Inc. From its 48-story headquarters in central Tokyo, Dentsu is the exclusive marketing agency for the next Summer Olympics, landing that contract a year after the …

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Japan's Olympic Committee chief Tsunekazu Takeda denies corruption allegations linked to 2020 Tokyo Games bid
6 years ago

Japan's Olympic Committee chief Tsunekazu Takeda denies corruption allegations linked to 2020 Tokyo Games bid

Firstpost  

French investigating magistrates have indicted Tsunekazu Takeda as they probe two payments made before Tokyo was chosen to host the 2020 Olympic Games. Tokyo: The head of Japan’s Olympic Committee on Tuesday denied involvement in a suspect payment made before Tokyo was awarded the 2020 Games, while apologising for any possible impact on the hosting of the event. “There are …

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Japan Olympic chief Tsunekazu Takeda denies wrongdoing after being indicted for corruption
6 years ago

Japan Olympic chief Tsunekazu Takeda denies wrongdoing after being indicted for corruption

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Japan’s Olympic Committee chief Tsunekazu Takeda on Friday denied bribery or any wrongdoing after being indicted in France for corruption linked to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic bid. Tokyo: Japan’s Olympic Committee chief Tsunekazu Takeda on Friday denied bribery or any wrongdoing after being indicted in France for corruption linked to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic bid. Takeda said he had cooperated …

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Olympics 2020: Japan Olympic chief denies bribery charges
6 years ago

Olympics 2020: Japan Olympic chief denies bribery charges

The Hindu  

Japan's Olympic Committee chief Tsunekazu Takeda on Friday denied bribery or any wrongdoing after being indicted in France for corruption linked to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic bid. Takeda said he had cooperated with a judge at a hearing in Paris on an unspecified date and “explained that I was not involved in any wrongdoing such as bribery.” READ | Japanese …

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