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Despite coronavirus, IOC unwavering on Tokyo Olympics starting in July
Despite worldwide concern and speculation about whether the fast-spreading virus outbreak will affect the Tokyo Olympics, the International Olympic Committee’s leadership is not joining in the debate. CBC | World News
Read More »‘Host City Contract’ gives IOC much leeway to cancel Tokyo Olympics
The 81-page “Home City Contract” signed in 2013 by the International Olympic Committee, the city of Tokyo and the Japanese Olympic Committee gives the IOC wide latitude to terminate the Summer Games, scheduled to begin July 24. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Insurers could lose billions if coronavirus causes Olympics cancellation
Global insurers face a hefty bill if the coronavirus forces the cancellation of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, with estimates of the cost of insuring the sporting showpiece running into the billions of dollars. CBC | Sports News
Read More »An 11-year-old qualified for the Olympics — and that’s not even a record
Syrian table tennis player Hend Zaza will likely be the youngest athlete at the Tokyo Olympics. But people younger than her have won medals — including a 10-year-old Greek kid and the mysterious unknown rowing boy. CBC | Sports News
Read More »3-month window to decide fate of Tokyo Olympics, IOC’s Dick Pound says
Dick Pound, the longest-serving member of the International Olympic Committee, estimates there’s a three-month window to decide the fate of this summer’s Tokyo Olympics, which are being threatened by the fast-spreading virus from China. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Things to know about the Tokyo Olympics and coronavirus
The Tokyo Olympics open in exactly five months on July 24. The Paralympics open on Aug. 25. But the fast-spreading coronavirus from China is making Tokyo organizers very anxious. CBC | Sports News
Read More »‘The lights all came on’: Alex Bilodeau’s historic gold set tone for Vancouver Olympics
Alex Bilodeau was prepared to win a medal at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games. What he hadn’t planned for was the celebrity status he earned by being the first Canadian to win an Olympic gold medal on home soil. CBC | Sports News
Read More »10 years later, Vancouver Olympics still evoke pride, inspiration across Canada
The impact of the Vancouver Olympics is still being felt. A country that for years seemed content with participating suddenly realized it had the resources and talent to be winners. CBC | Sports News
Read More »From gloom to glory, the 2010 Vancouver Olympics had it all
Everyone remembers the golden goal and the happy ending served up by Canada’s Olympic athletes 10 years ago. But how many recall the rough start to the Games? CBC | Sports News
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