Tokyo Olympic organizing committee president Yoshiro Mori said Wednesday he has received an apology from an executive board member who said the 2020 Summer Games should be delayed a year to two because of the coronavirus. CBC | Sports News
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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 »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 »Money Heist season 4 theories: Rio to die saving Tokyo? Here’s how
MONEY HEIST left the end of season three with a mind-blowing twist, as Tokyo and Rio used rocket launchers to get rid of the tank driving towards their heist – but could this lead to Rio’s unfortunate end? Daily Express :: TV and Radio Feed
Read More »Tokyo Prime Minister downplays worries of coronavirus impact on Summer Olympics
Concern about the spreading coronavirus outbreak in China and its impact on this year’s Tokyo Olympics reached Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday. He brushed aside any worries. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Star Canadian canoeist Vincent Lapointe expects ruling on Tokyo doping status on Monday
One of Canada’s top 2020 Olympic medal contenders is expected to find out a decision on a doping case affecting her status for Tokyo on Monday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Money Heist plot hole: Fans expose huge Tokyo and Rio blunder ‘That can’t be right’
MONEY HEIST will be returning to Netflix later on this year with another season of the heist thriller. However, ahead of its release, fans have picked up on a major plot hole, and it’s all to do with the favourite ex-couple Tokyo and Rio. Daily Express :: TV and Radio Feed
Read More »Match Wrap: Canada dump Puerto Rico to clinch spot in 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The Canadian men’s volleyball team cruised past Puerto Rico in straight sets to finish 3-0 at the NORCECA Olympic qualifier and punch their ticket to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. CBC | Sports News
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