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South Korean President Moon to skip Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony after scandal with Japanese diplomat derails summit chances

A summit between South Korea’s Moon Jae-in and Japan’s Yoshihide Suga on the sidelines of the Olympic Games would have…

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3 athletes test positive for Covid-19 in Tokyo just days before games, 2 of them diagnosed in Olympic Village

Out of the infected athletes, two tested positive in the Olympic Village, the Japan Times reported on Sunday, citing officials. Five…

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First case of Covid-19 registered in Tokyo Olympic Village week before the tournament

“That was the very first case in the Village that was reported during the screening test,” Masa Takaya, spokesperson for…

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As tensions rise between Japan and China, is Tokyo backing a loser in Taiwan?

For the first time, Japan’s annual defence report has listed Taiwan as a priority issue, noting that the stability of the…

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Fans banned from Tokyo 2020 Olympics after Japan declares Covid-19 state of emergency and IOC pledges to ‘support any measure’

Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto apologized to ticket holders and described the outlawing of any crowds as "regrettable", taking drastic action…

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‘World’s sexiest athlete’ Alica Schmidt says ‘Tokyo is calling’ as German track stunner reveals joy at Olympics selection (PHOTOS)

“TOKYO IS CALLING – I‘m going to the Olympics!” wrote the overjoyed 400m specialist to her 1.7 million Instagram followers…

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Female athletes urged to boycott Tokyo Olympics as New Zealand accused of ‘cheating’ after trans weightlifter selected for Games

The New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) CEO Kereyn Smith said that Hubbard met the requirements to compete in the international…

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No eating, drinking & cheering? Japan mulls more restrictions for fans at Tokyo Olympics besides tests & proof of vaccination

With the Tokyo Olympics set to kick off in less than two months on July 23, Japanese authorities have come…

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South Korea protests over inclusion of disputed islands on Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch relay map, politicians propose Games boycott

“We will not tolerate wrongful actions relating to Dokdo,” South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong told lawmakers on Friday, using…

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Tokyo Games could create ‘Olympic’ Covid strain, Japanese Doctors Union warns

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Dr. Ueyama highlighted how proceeding with the Olympic games would unite in Tokyo “all of…

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