COVID-19: IOC to begin discussions on possible Tokyo 2020 postponement
The International Olympic Committee is stepping up its “scenario planning” for the Tokyo 2020 Games including a possible postponement as the coronavirus pandemic spreads, it said after an emergency meeting…
IOC moves to ease fears as Japan stands firm on Tokyo Games
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach moved on Wednesday to ease fears after complaints by athletes as Japan insisted it was not preparing for a postponement of the…
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Torch-lighting ceremony will be first in over 35 years to be held without spectators
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch-lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia this week will be staged without spectators as organisers protect the event from the coronavirus, Greece’s Olympic Committee said on Monday….
Osinbajo hosts visiting IOC President to dinner, says Nigeria remains committed to the high values of Olympic Movement
The Federal Executive Council’s approval of the UNESCO International Convention Against Doping in Sport is a step in reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to the high values of the Olympic movement…
We are ready, in high spirit to receive the IOC president – Minister
The Federal Government says all is set for the visit of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Dr Thomas Bach, to Nigeria. Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare,…
Semenya: IOC working group to examine the full CAS ruling once it was available- Olympic chief
Olympic chief Thomas Bach said on Saturday he had sympathy for Caster but respected the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)’s decision that means the South African athlete will have…