
Emperor concerned Tokyo Olympics could cause rise in COVID-19 infections
The grand steward of the Imperial Household Agency says he “surmises Emperor Naruhito is concerned that the Tokyo Olympi...
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Ugandan Olympic team member arriving in Japan had Delta variant
A member of the Ugandan Olympic team member tests positive for the Delta variant.
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IOC VP Coates inspects Tokyo Olympic gymnastics venue
IOC Vice President John Coates inspects the gymnastics venue for the Tokyo Olympics after a weeklong self-quarantine pe...
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Tokyo Olympic organizers to reallocate tickets
Tokyo Olympic organizers say they will reallocate tickets for some events following a decision on the upper limits for s...
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No drinking at Tokyo Games venues
Organizers of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics decide to ban alcoholic beverages at games venues.
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Tokyo Olympic village and plaza ready for athletes
With about a month to go before the Tokyo Olympics open, the media get a preview of the athletes village and plaza.
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Spectator cap for Tokyo Games set at 10,000
Stakeholders for the Tokyo Games decide to set a cap on the number of spectators at 10,000 or up to 50 percent of capaci...
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Uganda team member tests positive for coronavirus
A member of Uganda’s national team tests positive for the coronavirus upon arrival in Japan for the Tokyo Olympics.
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Japan's top coronavirus adviser recommends no spectators for Tokyo Games
Japan’s top adviser on coronavirus response recommends no spectators for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
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Tokyo Games officials and staffers from abroad down to 53,000
The number of officials and staffers coming to Japan for the Tokyo Games has been cut to about 53,000, down from the ini...
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