IOC President Thomas Bach arrives in Tokyo to review preparations for Olympics
4 years, 1 month ago

IOC President Thomas Bach arrives in Tokyo to review preparations for Olympics

India TV News  

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach arrived in the Japanese capital on Sunday for a four-day visit to review the preparations for the postponed Olympic Games with top Japanese officials, including Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. Tokyo 2020 organising committee had announced on Friday that Bach will be awarding the Olympic Order to former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the Japan Olympic Museum on Monday afternoon. He will next visit Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike and then hold talks with the organising committee officials before attending a joint press conference with Tokyo 2020 president Yoshiro Mori. However, Bach has said that he doesn't expect countries to pull out of next year's Olympics due to the pandemic and that athletes too won't be barred if they test positive.

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IOC reveals manifestos of presidency candidates
3 weeks, 2 days ago

IOC reveals manifestos of presidency candidates

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee has published the manifestos of the seven candidates to succeed Thomas Bach as president in March. | Photo Credit: AP Qualifications – President of World Athletics, organised and delivered 2012 London Olympics, former member of British Parliament, IOC member since 2020, double Olympic 1500 metres gold medallist. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Qualifications - President of the …

Olympics leader Bach talks up working with President-elect Trump toward 2028 Los Angeles Games
1 month ago

Olympics leader Bach talks up working with President-elect Trump toward 2028 Los Angeles Games

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Olympic leaders are “very confident and relaxed” about working with the incoming Trump administration ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games, outgoing IOC president Thomas Bach said Thursday. Bach said Thursday responsibility for “taking early contact with the incoming team” of the Trump administration is with organizing committee officials in LA, and leaders of the US Olympic …

Seven IOC members enter race to succeed Thomas Bach as president
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Seven IOC members enter race to succeed Thomas Bach as president

Firstpost  

Thomas Bach has led the International Olympic Committee since September 2013 and his 12-year presidency was to expire next year IOC President Thomas Bach addresses the audience during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics. AP World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe is the highest profile of the seven candidates to have declared on Monday their bid to succeed International Olympic …

Lord Coe in landmark bid to succeed Thomas Bach as IOC president
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lord Coe in landmark bid to succeed Thomas Bach as IOC president

The Telegraph  

Lord Coe has launched his bid to become the president of the International Olympic Committee when Thomas Bach stands down next year. They are Zimbabwe’s double Olympic swimming champion Kirsty Coventry, who is regarded as an ally of outgoing president Bach; the current Spanish vice-president Juan Antonio Samaranch jnr, whose father was a past president; France’s David Lappartient, who heads …

IOC President Bach not to seek 3rd term
5 months ago

IOC President Bach not to seek 3rd term

China Daily  

Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, speaks during the 142nd IOC session at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug 10, 2024. PARIS -- International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach announced on Saturday that he will not seek to take charge of the organization for a third term. "As a result of deep deliberations and extensive discussions, …

Israel’s Olympic status not in question says IOC president Bach amid frustration with Russia
10 months ago

Israel’s Olympic status not in question says IOC president Bach amid frustration with Russia

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Israel faces no threat to its Olympic status ahead of the Paris Games despite the conflict in Gaza, IOC president Thomas Bach confirmed Wednesday. Asked Wednesday about Israel teams and athletes not taking part in Paris, the International Olympic Committee president said: “No, there is no question about this.” The safety in France of the Israeli team — …

Thomas Bach open to calls to stay on as IOC president
1 year, 2 months ago

Thomas Bach open to calls to stay on as IOC president

The Hindu  

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said Monday he would not “dismiss out of hand” recent calls for him to stay in the post past the end of his scheduled term in 2025. Allowing the 69-year-old former Olympic fencing champion to remain in the post beyond 2025 would require a change to the Olympic Charter that currently limits a president …

IOC members call on President Bach to stay on past end of term in 2025
1 year, 2 months ago

IOC members call on President Bach to stay on past end of term in 2025

The Hindu  

Several International Olympic Committee members called on Sunday for president Thomas Bach to stay on after his second term ends in 2025, and continue for a third one. Elected in 2013, Bach is due to step down in 2025 in line with current Olympic Charter rules, following a first eight-year term and a second four-year one. Sunday’s open declaration by …

History 'Should Teach Bach a Lesson' Over Russian Olympic Conundrum: Olha Saladukha
1 year, 10 months ago

History 'Should Teach Bach a Lesson' Over Russian Olympic Conundrum: Olha Saladukha

News 18  

IOC president Thomas Bach should learn from history when it comes to his move to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the 2024 Olympics, one of Ukraine’s most high-profile former athletes Olha Saladukha has told AFP. Saladukha said Bach was “an intelligent person” and he should see the historic parallels between World War II and now. “Let’s remember …

Tokyo Olympic aftermath still being untangled a year later
2 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympic aftermath still being untangled a year later

Firstpost  

As a final act before legally dissolving the organising committee on 30 June, president Seiko Hashimoto and CEO Toshiro Muto said the price tag for the Tokyo Games was $13 billion — almost 60 per cent public money. Organisers said the Games would drive tourism, showcase Japan’s technological prowess, and create memories similar to the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. “I think …

Tokyo Olympic aftermath still being untangled a year later
2 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympic aftermath still being untangled a year later

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The Tokyo Olympics survived the COVID-19 postponement, soaring expenses and some public opposition. Organizers said the Games would drive tourism, showcase Japan’s technological prowess, and create memories similar to the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. “I think what the Games meant more than anything else was simply not having to deal with a cancellation,” David Leheny, a political scientist at …

Tokyo Olympic aftermath still being untangled a year later
2 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympic aftermath still being untangled a year later

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Organizers said the Games would drive tourism, showcase Japan's …

IOC head Thomas Bach says will maintain contact with Peng Shuai
2 years, 11 months ago

IOC head Thomas Bach says will maintain contact with Peng Shuai

Firstpost  

On meeting her, Bach said she appeared she is “enjoying the games” and that she is enjoying being among athletes and the public Beijing: International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach on Wednesday reiterated that the IOC will continue to remain in contact with Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, and that he hoped to meet her in Lausanne in summer. Peng’s …

IOC’s Bach defended over return to Tokyo for Paralympics
3 years, 4 months ago

IOC’s Bach defended over return to Tokyo for Paralympics

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A brief return visit to Tokyo by International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach to view the Paralympic Games has been widely criticized in Japan but defended by organizers. “President Bach was here at our invitation,” International Paralympic Committee spokesman Craig Spence said Thursday. “When the government is making those requests to the people, why is the Olympic leader, …

Top Japanese adviser blasts IOC's Bach as wider Covid-19 curbs planned
3 years, 4 months ago

Top Japanese adviser blasts IOC's Bach as wider Covid-19 curbs planned

Hindustan Times  

Japan's top medical adviser blasted International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach on Wednesday for visiting Tokyo again when the country is expanding emergency curbs to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach and JOC President Yasuhiro Yamashita Japan is set later on Wednesday to expand states of emergency to eight more prefectures, taking the total to 21 …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'Most challenging' Summer Games declared closed – Firstpost
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'Most challenging' Summer Games declared closed – Firstpost

Firstpost  

It marked a low-key end to an extraordinary Olympics that have mostly played out in empty venues with only athletes, team officials and media present. The Tokyo 2020 Games were declared closed by IOC chief Thomas Bach on Sunday, ending the “most challenging Olympic journey” after a year’s pandemic delay and threats of cancellation. Bach called them “unprecedented Olympic Games” …

Tokyo Olympics 2020 Closing Ceremony Highlights: IOC chief Thomas Bach declares 32nd Olympics closed
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020 Closing Ceremony Highlights: IOC chief Thomas Bach declares 32nd Olympics closed

Firstpost  

6:35 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee head Hashimoto Seiko takes the stage now… She starts off by giving tribute to the people who made Toko 2020 Games possible. Full text of speech: “In the presence of His Imperial Highness Prince Akishino, I hereby extend my greetings to you at the closing of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. …

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito declares 2020 Tokyo Olympics officially open
3 years, 5 months ago

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito declares 2020 Tokyo Olympics officially open

India TV News  

At long last, the Tokyo Olympics have officially been declared open by Japan’s Emperor Naruhito. Seiko Hashimoto is the president of the Tokyo Organizing Committee and told the athletes, “I greet you all from the bottom of my heart.” She spoke of what Japan has been through during the planning for the Olympics, including the recovery from a devastating earthquake …

Olympic chief, leader in spat after Brisbane gets 2032 nod
3 years, 5 months ago

Olympic chief, leader in spat after Brisbane gets 2032 nod

The Hindu  

Australia’s highest-ranking Olympic official and the current premier of the state of Queensland where the 2032 Olympics will be held have put an early test to the old adage that sports and politics don’t mix. Whether Palaszczuk and other members of the city’s delegation, including the Brisbane mayor and a federal sports minister, should attend the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony …

Olympics: Tokyo 2020 Games all set to begin after year's delay amid protests, Covid-19 pandemic
3 years, 5 months ago

Olympics: Tokyo 2020 Games all set to begin after year's delay amid protests, Covid-19 pandemic

India Today  

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics is all set to get underway in Japan's capital city on Friday morning with a scaled-down opening ceremony due to the Covid-19 restrictions A year's wait is finally going to end for sports fans all across the world but the nervousness and anxiety levels will still be very high as Tokyo 2020 kicks-off amid protests and …

Tokyo 2020: World should see safe Olympics, says Japan PM Suga
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo 2020: World should see safe Olympics, says Japan PM Suga

The Hindu  

The world needs to see that Japan can stage a safe Olympics, the country’s prime minister told sports officials on Tuesday ahead of the Tokyo Games. READ| “The world is faced with great difficulties,” Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told International Olympic Committee members in a closed-door meeting at a five-star hotel in Tokyo, adding “we can bring success to …

Olympics: IOC president Thomas Bach lauds medical workers, says Tokyo game sends a powerful message of peace
3 years, 5 months ago

Olympics: IOC president Thomas Bach lauds medical workers, says Tokyo game sends a powerful message of peace

India Today  

International Olympic Committee Chairman Thomas Bach on Tuesday lauded the health care workers and volunteers who made the Tokyo Olympics possible amid the coronavirus pandemic. Bach further said that the Tokyo Games would send a powerful message of "peace and solidarity". none of us could have ever imagined the unprecedented challenges we would face," Bach said at the opening of …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: First batch of Indian contingent reaches Japanese capital after rousing send-off
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: First batch of Indian contingent reaches Japanese capital after rousing send-off

Firstpost  

On Saturday night, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur gave a formal send-off to the contingent at the Indira Gandhi Airport in New Delhi amid loud cheers, claps and plenty of good wishes. Tokyo: Excited and cautious in equal measure, the first batch of athletes from India’s Olympic contingent arrived in Tokyo on Sunday, clearing the exhaustive COVID-19 related protocols at the …

Tokyo 2020: South Korea IOC official Ryu Seung-min tests Covid-19 positive on Japan arrival
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo 2020: South Korea IOC official Ryu Seung-min tests Covid-19 positive on Japan arrival

India Today  

South Korea’s Ryu Seung-min has become the first International Olympic Committee member to test Covid-19 positive after landing at Narita International Airport, just outside Tokyo, for the Olympics. Ryu, a former table tennis player and a member of the IOC Athletes' Commission, confirmed the news on Instagram that he had returned a positive Covid-19 test on arrival at Narita airport. …

Tokyo 2020: IOC president Thomas Bach gets emotional after meeting Olympics official in person
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo 2020: IOC president Thomas Bach gets emotional after meeting Olympics official in person

India Today  

Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, on Saturday said that finally meeting Tokyo Olympics officials after months of virtual contacts was an ‘emotional’ moment, less than a week before the start of the troubled Games. Bach addressed an IOC Executive Board meeting in Tokyo shortly before the first positive Covid-19 case was reported within the Olympic athletes' village. …

IOC’s Bach gets mixed reaction in one-day visit to Hiroshima
3 years, 5 months ago

IOC’s Bach gets mixed reaction in one-day visit to Hiroshima

Associated Press  

HIROSHIMA, Japan — IOC President Thomas Bach got a mixed reception in his visit on Friday to Hiroshima to mark the first day of the so-called Olympic Truce. Bach and Coates have been meeting daily with Japanese officials from Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga to Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, repeating their message that the Olympics will be “safe and secure.” He …

Tokyo Games: IOC President Thomas Bach to visit Hiroshima ahead of Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Games: IOC President Thomas Bach to visit Hiroshima ahead of Olympics

The Hindu  

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach will visit Hiroshima on Friday, with the City and its residents attracting international attention yet again. READ: Tokyo Olympics 2021: Bach confident of sporting success despite pandemic Bach will be welcomed by Hiroshima Governor Hidehiko Yuzaki and is expected to place a wreath at the Peace Memorial Park, visit the Peace Memorial Museum and …

Tokyo Olympics 2021: Bach confident of sporting success despite pandemic
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2021: Bach confident of sporting success despite pandemic

The Hindu  

The postponed Tokyo Olympic Games will create new "stars and legends" despite a one-year delay, fragmented preparations and the absence of fans in the stadiums, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Wednesday. As cases rose, the government declared a new state of emergency for Tokyo and surrounding prefectures last week and Olympics organisers announced no fans would be …

IOC President Bach Slips Up And Refers To Japanese As 'Chinese'
3 years, 5 months ago

IOC President Bach Slips Up And Refers To Japanese As 'Chinese'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING TOKYO — IOC President Thomas Bach referred to his Japanese hosts as Chinese when he appeared in public on Tuesday for the first time since arriving in Tokyo last week. Giving a pep talk at the headquarters of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee, Bach’s opening remarks were, “You have managed to make Tokyo the best-ever prepared city …

IOC president Thomas Bach corrects slip up in Olympics pep talk
3 years, 5 months ago

IOC president Thomas Bach corrects slip up in Olympics pep talk

The Hindu  

IOC President Thomas Bach appeared in public on Tuesday for the first time since arriving in Tokyo last week with the pandemic-postponed Olympics opening in just 10 days. Bach spent his first three days in isolation at the International Olympic Committee's five-star hotel in central Tokyo, and his movements in Tokyo are limited — like almost everyone entering for the …

IOC president quickly corrects slip up in Olympic pep talk
3 years, 5 months ago

IOC president quickly corrects slip up in Olympic pep talk

The Hindu  

IOC President Thomas Bach appeared in public on July 13 for the first time since arriving in Tokyo last week with the pandemic-postponed Olympics opening in just 10 days. Mr. Bach spent his first three days in isolation at the International Olympic Committee’s five-star hotel in central Tokyo, and his movements in Tokyo are limited — like almost everyone entering …

Thomas Bach gives message of reassurance to Olympic athletes after reaching Tokyo
3 years, 6 months ago

Thomas Bach gives message of reassurance to Olympic athletes after reaching Tokyo

The Hindu  

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach arrived in Tokyo ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, which are scheduled to take place in the Japanese capital between 23rd July and 8th August. Bach has delivered a message of support to athletes arriving in Japan for the games after it was confirmed no spectators will be allowed at venues due to …

IOC's Bach arrives in Tokyo; greeted by state of emergency
3 years, 6 months ago

IOC's Bach arrives in Tokyo; greeted by state of emergency

The Hindu  

IOC President Thomas Bach arrived in Tokyo on Thursday to find Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihde Suga set to declare a state of emergency, which is likely to result in a ban on fans at the Tokyo Olympics as coronavirus infections spread across the capital. Bach largely avoided cameras at Tokyo's Haneda airport and, on a rainy afternoon, went to the …

Olympics to be held without spectators after Japan declares state of emergency
3 years, 6 months ago

Olympics to be held without spectators after Japan declares state of emergency

ABC  

Organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics have agreed to hold the Games without spectators, after Japan declared a state of emergency for the capital amid rising COVID-19 infections. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said it was essential to prevent Tokyo, where the highly infectious Delta COVID-19 variant was spreading, from becoming the source of another wave of infections. Mr Bach largely …

Tokyo Olympics: Japan declares emergency in Tokyo due to Covid-19, 2 weeks ahead of the Games
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Japan declares emergency in Tokyo due to Covid-19, 2 weeks ahead of the Games

India Today  

In a big jolt to Olympic preparations, the Japanese government on Wednesday imposed a state of emergency to contain Covid-19 infections, 16 days before the Games get underway. Tokyo Olympics: Full Coverage The Tokyo metropolitan government reported 920 new coronavirus cases on July 7, according to Kyodo. Decision on possible spectator ban likely by Friday Even as voice of opposition …

Tokyo Olympics: Japan government looking to allow only VIP spectators to opening ceremony
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Japan government looking to allow only VIP spectators to opening ceremony

India Today  

All but VIP spectators could be banned from attending the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics this year. Japan's government is arranging for the opening ceremony to be held with only a reduced number of VIP spectators, the Asahi newspaper reported, ahead of talks with the International Olympic Committee and other organisers. Events at large venues and night events after …

Tokyo Olympics still weigh limits on fans, if any fans at all
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics still weigh limits on fans, if any fans at all

The Hindu  

The Tokyo Olympic organizing committee signaled on Monday that it will change its ticket policy this week for any local fans hoping to attend. Organizers, the International Olympic Committee and others are expected to meet this week to announce new restrictions because of the fast-changing coronavirus situation. The exact day of the ticket meeting has not been confirmed, but it …

Olympics: ‘We cannot postpone again,’ Tokyo 2020 boss says of COVID gloom
3 years, 7 months ago

Olympics: ‘We cannot postpone again,’ Tokyo 2020 boss says of COVID gloom

The Hindu  

The head of Japan’s Olympics organising committee ruled out on Thursday another suspension of the Games, despite deep disquiet at the prospect of thousands of athletes and officials arriving during a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections. However, organising committee president Seiko Hashimoto countered the gloom, telling the Nikkan Sports newspaper: “We cannot postpone again.” Hashimoto, who competed in seven summer …

Tokyo Olympics Looking More And More Like A Fan-Free Event
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Looking More And More Like A Fan-Free Event

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING TOKYO — The president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee hinted Friday that even local fans may be barred from venues when the games open in just under two months. We need to take those things into consideration before agreeing on the spectator count.” Cancellation pressure grows daily on Tokyo and the IOC as more questions arise …

Tokyo Olympics looking more and more like fan-free event
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics looking more and more like fan-free event

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee hinted Friday that even local fans may be barred from venues when the games open in just under two months. Earlier this week, the New England Journal of Medicine said in a commentary: “We believe the IOC’s determination to proceed with the Olympic Games is not informed by the best …

Tokyo Olympics looking more and more like fan-free event
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics looking more and more like fan-free event

Hindustan Times  

The president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee hinted Friday that even local fans may be barred from venues when the games open in just under two months. We need to take those things into consideration before agreeing on the spectator count.” Cancellation pressure grows daily on Tokyo and the IOC as more questions arise about the risks of bringing …

Tokyo Olympics: IOC tries to reassure athletes over Covid-19 waiver
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: IOC tries to reassure athletes over Covid-19 waiver

The Hindu  

IOC has told the Olympic athletes that signing a waiver releasing Tokyo organisers from liability for COVID-19 issues was “standard practice” for major sports events. The issue was raised when IOC president Thomas Bach took questions to cap a two-day online conference hosted by the official Olympic commission representing athletes. “I know this is a concern for a number of …

Tokyo Olympics to go ahead Covid state of emergency or not, says IOC vice president
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics to go ahead Covid state of emergency or not, says IOC vice president

The Hindu  

The IOC vice president in charge of the postponed Tokyo Olympics said on Friday that the Games would open in just over two months even if the city and other parts of Japan were under a state of emergency because of rising COVID-19 cases. John Coates, speaking from Australia in a virtual news conference with Tokyo organisers at the end …

IOC, Tokyo Olympics organisers warned to consider impact of games on medical system
3 years, 7 months ago

IOC, Tokyo Olympics organisers warned to consider impact of games on medical system

ABC  

Japan's top government COVID-19 adviser says Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic games organisers have a "responsibility" to determine whether the games go ahead, warning, "the decision cannot be made at the last minute". Key points: The organisers say they have 80 per cent of the medical staff they need to run the games IOC vice-president John Coates says the games will …

IOC President Thomas Bach, Japan PM Yoshihide Suga Promise Safe Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 7 months ago

IOC President Thomas Bach, Japan PM Yoshihide Suga Promise Safe Tokyo Olympics

News 18  

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga both reiterated their commitment that the postponed Olympic Games will be held as scheduled in a safe way. “Together with our Japanese partners and friends, I can only re-emphasise this full commitment of the IOC to organise safe Olympic and Paralympic Games for everybody,” Bach said before a …

IOC president Bach to visit Japan from July 12
3 years, 7 months ago

IOC president Bach to visit Japan from July 12

The Hindu  

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach will visit Japan from July 12, ahead of the start of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 23, broadcaster TV Asahi reported on Thursday. Plans for Bach to visit Japan in May were postponed because of a government-issued state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas aimed at containing the spread of coronavirus …

IOC chief, Japanese PM promise Tokyo Olympics to be held safely
3 years, 7 months ago

IOC chief, Japanese PM promise Tokyo Olympics to be held safely

China Daily  

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach delivers an opening speech on a screen at a meeting of the IOC Coordination Commission for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, in Tokyo, Japan, May 19, 2021. TOKYO -- International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Wednesday both reiterated their commitment that the postponed Olympic Games will be held …

IOC offers Tokyo medical help amid call for cancellation
3 years, 7 months ago

IOC offers Tokyo medical help amid call for cancellation

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Confronted in Japan with some of the strongest medical-community opposition yet to the Tokyo Olympics, IOC President Thomas Bach offered Wednesday to have added medical personnel available to help out when the games open in just over nine weeks. The 6,000-member Tokyo Medical Practitioners’ Association called for the Olympics to be canceled in a letter sent last week …

Thomas Bach cancels Japan trip because of virus cases
3 years, 8 months ago

Thomas Bach cancels Japan trip because of virus cases

The Hindu  

IOC President Thomas Bach has canceled a trip to Japan because of surging cases of COVID-19 in the country, the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee said Monday in a statement. Organizing committee president Seiko Hashimoto said last week that the trip would be “tough” for Bach to make, which was interpreted in Japan as meaning it was canceled. “In that situation, …

Tokyo Olympics Highlights May 10: IOC President Cancels Japan Trip, Fake Crowd Noises in Athletics Test Event
3 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Highlights May 10: IOC President Cancels Japan Trip, Fake Crowd Noises in Athletics Test Event

News 18  

Tokyo Olympics Highlights May 10: Check out all the latest updates and news as Tokyo prepares for the Olympics. Japanese tennis stars Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori opined that the Tokyo Olympics organisers must “discuss” whether the Games can be held safety amid Covid-19 pandemic. The athletics test event in Tokyo gives a sneak peek into how the Olympics might …

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