Topic: Olympics 2021
Tokyo Olympics authorities say they will create model for pandemic Games
The Tokyo Olympics will provide a model for hosting the Games during a pandemic after rising infections forced organisers to ban spectators at most events, Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto said on Sunday.
33 years after PT Usha; MP Jabir from Kerala qualifies in 400m hurdles for Tokyo Olympics
MP Jabir would make history as the first indian male to participate in 400 meter hurdles at the Tokyo Olympics, held next month. Prior to this, PT Usha, the legendary athlete from Kerala, was the only Indian to compete in the same category for females at the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984.
Tokyo Olympics would only be cancelled in extreme circumstances: organisers
The Tokyo Olympics chief has said the Games would only be cancelled in extreme circumstances as organisers revealed 10,000 volunteers had quit over the virus fears, a sexism row and scheduling problems.
COVID-19: Tokyo Olympics fans to need vaccination or virus test
Tokyo Olympics fans may have to be vaccinated or test negative before being allowed into venues, a Japanese newspaper report said.
