Japan Olympics

• Japanese prime minister’s support drops to record low as Olympics close, survey finds

  In the poll conducted over the weekend, Suga's support slid to 28 per cent, the lowest since he became prime minister in September last year.

  World

  Aug 9, 2021
  
• China wins first gold medal of Tokyo Olympics in women’s rifle competition

  China's Yang Qian won the first gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics in the women's 10-meter rifle competition.

  Sports

  Jul 23, 2021
  
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• Miranda Ayim, Nathan Hirayama will be Canada’s flag-bearers for Tokyo Olympics

  The Tokyo Olympics is the first time two athletes march with the Canadian flag at a Summer Games opening ceremony, the Canadian Olympic Committee said.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2021
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• Three more cases of COVID-19 reported among athletes, Tokyo Olympic officials say

  Infection rates are climbing among the general population of the capital, topping 1,000 new cases for four consecutive days.

  Sports

  Jul 18, 2021
• Feds approve travel exemption for Olympic athletes amid quarantine bubble plan

  Athletes and staff will still need to stay at a government-authorized hotel when they return, but once they receive a negative result, they'll be able to join quarantine bubbles.

  Canada

  Jun 18, 2021
• Banning spectators from Tokyo Olympics ‘least risky’ option, experts warn

  Japanese medical experts warned on Friday that holding the Olympics during the COVID-19 pandemic could increase infections and said banning spectators was the least risky option.

  Sports

  Jun 18, 2021
• Tokyo Olympic organizers to supply condoms to athletes, but urge social distancing

  Tokyo Olympic organizers plan to give away about 150,000 condoms at next month's Games, but are telling athletes to take them home rather than use them in the Olympic village.

  Sports

  Jun 14, 2021
• 10,000 Tokyo Olympics volunteers have dropped out with 50 days left before Games

  Few volunteers are expected to be vaccinated for COVID-19, since most will have no contact with athletes or other key personnel during the Games.

  World

  Jun 3, 2021
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• Japan to extend COVID-19 state of emergency as hopes for safe Tokyo Olympics fade

  The extension is needed as people are increasingly roaming in public, especially in Tokyo and Osaka, when they should be doing the opposite.

  World

  May 28, 2021
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• Japan to keep U.S. informed on COVID-19 risk as Tokyo Olympics approach: White House

  A top Olympic official last week said the Games would start as planned in Tokyo on July 23, even under a state of emergency after being postponed in 2020 during the pandemic.

  World

  May 26, 2021