International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach promised to deliver a "safe, secure" Tokyo Olympics this year as he was re-elected for a second term on Wednesday.

Re-elected Bach promises 'safe, secure' Tokyo Olympics

Sexist comments made by Tokyo 2020 chief Yoshiro Mori were "completely inappropriate", the International Olympic Committee said Tuesday, as the row over his controversial remarks continues to simmer.

IOC calls 2020 chief's sexist comments 'completely inappropriate'

The US President Joe Biden has said that any decision on holding the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which was postponed by a year due to COVID-19 pandemic, must be "based on science".

'It remains to be seen...': US President Joe Biden opines on 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Tokyo Olympics boss Yoshiro Mori, whose sexist remarks and refusal to resign have sparked outrage in Japan, is a former prime minister known for embarrassing gaffes who led one of the country's least popular governments ever.

Yoshiro Mori: Gaffe-prone Tokyo 2020 chief and former Japan PM

The first Tokyo Olympics test event of 2021 will be postponed due to travel restrictions under Japan's coronavirus state of emergency, media reported Wednesday. The artistic swimming test event -- which will double as the sport's final qualifier for the Games, and is set to feature around 10 countries -- was scheduled to be held at the Tokyo Aquatics Center from March 4-7.

Tokyo Olympics test event to be postponed: reports

Japan's government said Tuesday it still planned to recruit 10,000 medical personnel for the virus-delayed Olympics, despite the heavy strain on the healthcare system caused by a third wave of infections.

Tokyo seeks 10,000 medical staff for Olympics despite virus surge

Florida's chief financial officer on Monday offered to host the Olympic Games in the state amid speculations that the current hosts Japan may back out. Jimmy Patronis sent a letter to IOC head Thomas Bach in a bid "to encourage you to consider relocating the 2021 Olympics from Tokyo, Japan to the United States of America, and more specifically to Florida.

Florida offers to host Olympics if Tokyo backs out

An Olympic sailing champion has accused a top sporting official in Greece of sexual abuse, the country’s first high-profile accusation of sexual assault and abuse of power since the #MeToo movement swept the world in recent years, bringing down powerful figures in the media, politics and sports.

Abuse accusation by Greek Olympian ends nation’s silence

World Athletics had said that it would decide whether to allow Russian athletes to compete as `Authorised Neutral Athletes` (ANA) in international competitions in its next council meeting in March 2021, or earlier.

CAS verdict doesn't change our process with Russia: World Athletics

Tokyo Olympics organisers said they were on constant alert for cyberattacks Tuesday but had yet to suffer "significant impact" after Britain accused Russia of targeting the Games.

Tokyo Olympics on alert for cyberattacks as alleged Russian plot revealed

Tokyo has unveiled its first major community hub for the LGBTQ community as a part of the pre-Olympics project to fight against discrimination. The installation is called Pride House Tokyo and the campaigners are hoping to fight the stigma and raise awareness about the discrimination that the LGBTQ community faces.

Matter of pride: Tokyo unveils LGBTQ landmark before Olympics

Japan holds subdued celebrations on Thursday evening to mark one year until the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics with the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to raise concerns whether the quadrennial Games will go ahead next year.

Japan holds subdued celebrations to mark one year until postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics

India's sports stars have had to adapt to a rather secluded life during the current lockdown. most have been helping out at home and trying innovative ways to stay fit. some are even pondering abound a possible career switch....badminton ace Ashwini Ponnappa is trying out for a possible role in the wion sports team. watch her turn the tables and interview sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo

A role reversal as badminton ace Ashwini Ponnappa interviews WION sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo

The Olympics have been pushed back by a year due to the coronavirus pandemic and the world is in lockdown. some Olympic hopefuls continue training in the confines of their houses and they have taken to social media to give us a glimpse of their lives during this period. shooter Anjum Moudgil was the first Indian to qualify for the 2020 Olympics and she is pursuing various activities during these times. from paining, to dancing to juggling to even editing videos and uploading on Instagram. Take a look

Watch how Anjum Moudgil is staying positive during the lockdown

Boxing was one of the first sports to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Olympic Asian Qualifiers in Wuhan, China was cancelled in the first week of February before rescheduling the qualifiers in Jordan.

Exclusive: 'We are all in it together' - Mary Kom opens up on COVID-19 pandemic, Olympic gold dream, life in lockdown and more

Indian tennis icon Leander Paes was set to retire at the end of 2020 but the coronavirus pandemic has halted his farewell season. Paes ended India’s 44 year wait for an individual Olympic medal at the 1996 atlanta olympics and achieved the world no. 1 ranking in men's doubles with Mahesh bhupathi. WION asked paes to look back on his career and make some tough choices

Rapid fire with Leander Pace: 18-Time grand slam winner on the hot seat

Indian badminton ace Ashwini Ponnappa believes that the Olympic qualification system in her sport should not be tampered with.

WION Exclusive with Ashwini Ponnappa Indian Badminton Player

After postponing the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to the year 2021, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) had said there would be ‘extreme ramifications' for rescheduling the Games.

IOC looking at 'several hundred million dollars of additional costs' after postponement of Tokyo Olympics: Thomas Bach

The International Olympic Committee has set June 29, 2021 as the new deadline for the qualification period of the Tokyo Olympics, which has been rescheduled to next year in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

IOC sets June 29, 2021 as new deadline for qualification period of Tokyo Olympics

India's lone Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra has announced that there will be no lay-offs in his two organizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which has sparked fears of a global recession.

COVID-19: Entrepreneur Abhinav Bindra vows to stand by his 'team'

Hundreds of luxury apartments overlooking Tokyo Bay that were due to be converted from the Athletes' Village have already been sold -- just one of the many headaches caused by the historic postponement of the Tokyo Olympics.

A concrete problem: Olympic delay spells limbo on Athletes' Village

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised Japan's decision to delay the Tokyo Olympics over the coronavirus pandemic and indicated he will attend the rescheduled games next year.

Donald Trump praises 2020 Tokyo Olympics delay, says will attend in 2021

Relief and finally a sense of closure as athletes around the world are no longer going to have to risk the health and safety of their families to pursue their Olympic dreams.

Olympics postponed to 2021 but what next?

The Senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) official Dick Pound said on March 23 that the IOC has decided to postpone the 2020 Olympic games by a year due to the 'pandemic' Coronavirus (COVID-19) spread. Earlier the 2020 Olympics were going to held in Tokyo.

2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo postponed by a year amid COVID-19 fears

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