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‘Impossible now’ – Japan’s Olympic host towns pull out over pandemic

by Hiroshi Hiyama Hundreds of Japanese towns and cities have been forced…

Japan rolls out vaccine slowly, despite looming Olympics

by Katie Forster/Natsuko Fukue Three months before it hosts the Olympics —…

Podium protests banned at Tokyo, Beijing Olympics after poll

Athletes will be banned from protesting on podiums and the field of…

Tokyo Olympics organisers report first torch relay virus case

Tokyo Olympics organisers reported the first infection from the nationwide torch relay…

Virus surge to delay Olympics fan decision till June: reports

Tokyo Olympics organisers may put off an announcement on how many fans…

FIFA vows ‘consequences’ for Super League clubs as backlash intensifies

FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Tuesday warned that clubs involved in the…

Japanese region seeks new virus emergency as Olympics near

Japan’s third most populated region will on Tuesday ask the central government…

Virus could force Olympics cancellation, says top Japanese politician

A top member of Japan’s ruling party has warned the Tokyo Olympics…

Olympics ‘difficult’ after virus spikes, Japan medical group warns

Holding the postponed Tokyo Olympics this summer will be “really difficult” given…