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Cloud over 2020 Tokyo Olympics as coronavirus hits sporting events globally

IOC president Thomas Bach on Wednesday has stressed it's too early to decide the fate of 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic

Covid-19: Australia firm on Olympics as ex-official says Games impossible

The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday said it intended to go ahead with the Games from July 24 as scheduled, despite growing fears about the coronavirus

Coronavirus: IOC putting us in danger, says Greek athlete; raises concerns

Stefanidi and British heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson both voiced concerns after the International Olympic Committee said it was 'fully committed' to running the Games as scheduled from July 24

Foreign coaches need to be made accountable: Former India badminton coach

Limpele, who was hired last March, recently stepped down as India's doubles coach, citing family reasons, becoming the fourth such foreign coach to have resigned without completing the tenure

All national camps, except for Olympics postponed over Covid-19: Rijiju

All national camps, except for those where athletes are preparing for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, were on Tuesday postponed until further order in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said the academic training at the National Centre of Excellence and Sports Auhtority of India Centres will also be suspended. The Olympics are scheduled for July-August this year. "Due to Covid-19, SAI has decided that: All National camps shall be postponed except for those where athletes are being trained as part of Olympics #Tokyo2020 preparation," Rijiju tweeted. "Academic training in National Centre of Excellence & STCs shall be suspended till further order," he added. Rijiju said the move is temporary and precautionary and training will resume if the situation caused by the pandemic improves. "This is just a temporary and precautionary step for the safety of our sportspersons. I appeal all our young athletes not to be disheartened. We will resume the academic trainings ..

Covid-19: G7 leaders back 'complete' Tokyo Olympics 2020, says Shinzo Abe

A fresh domestic poll showed most Japanese believe the Tokyo Olympics Games should be postponed

Japan Olympic Committee deputy head tests positive for coronavirus

Japanese officials insist that the summer Games -- due to start in July -- will take place as scheduled despite rising speculation that it might be postponed or even cancelled due to the virus

IOC say 'no need for any drastic decisions' on Tokyo Olympics

The Tokyo Olympics are scheduled to run between July 24-August 9

Coronavirus: No May deadline to cancel Tokyo Olympics, says IOC official

The difficulty for those who have qualified or will qualify is they won't get any more international competition, says John Coates

What do we do? Fans wonder after sports events postponed over Covid-19

Before the coronavirus crisis caused mass cancellations and postponements in the last three days, March was to be a busy sports month

Tokyo Olympics: IOC to hold emergency meet with sports bodies, says report

The IOC plans a conference call on Tuesday to 'keep the international federations informed of the situation, as well as the National Olympic Committees and athletes', according to a report

Olympics 2020: IOA delegation's visit to Tokyo postponed due to COVID-19

The delegation was slated to visit Tokyo along with few government officials on March 25

Tokyo Olympics: Greek leg of Olympic Torch Relay cancelled over COVID-19

The Olympic flame will be handed over as planned to the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee on Thursday, March 19 at the Panathenaic Stadium, although there will be no public in attendance

COVID-19: Tokyo will host Olympics, Paralympics as scheduled, says Japan PM

The preparations for the Olympic Games have been hit hard since the outbreak of the coronavirus in January

Coronavirus pandemic: Badminton stars slam BWF for holding tournaments

Players, in particular, expressed their displeasure over lack of clarity on the upcoming Swiss Open, which is scheduled to be held from March 17 to 22.

I'm supernatural, says Semenya, as she pursues Tokyo Olympics 200m slot

The 29-year-old South African cannot defend her 800m title as she refuses to abide by World Athletics testosterone-reducing regulations covering races between 400m and the mile

Big talk is forgotten, it's performance which stays, says Mary Kom

Talking about Olympics, Mary Kom feels her experience of over two decades will help her reach the podium for a better medal than 2012

Deferring or cancelling Tokyo Olympics 'inconceivable': Japan minister

Asked about the report, Hashimoto said she was told by the 2020 organisers that they are preparing for the Games as scheduled from July 24 to August 9

Vikas, Simranjit enter final of Asian Qualifiers; bronze for Amit, Mary Kom

All the five boxers have already secured their tickets to the Olympic Games by making the semifinals but Krishan and Kaur will come back with at least silver medals after entering the finals

Javelin thrower Shivpal qualifies for Tokyo Olympics, joins Neeraj Chopra

The 24-year-old Shivpal crossed the qualifying standard of 85m by hurling the spear to a distance of 85.47m in his fifth attempt to win gold