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SOCCER
Apr 14, 2021

Italy approves opening stadium to fans at 25% capacity for Euros

Italy's government will allow fans to attend matches at this year's European Championship in Rome's Olympic Stadium with at least 25% capacity, the country's soccer federation (FIGC) said in a statement on Tuesday.
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OLYMPICS
Apr 9, 2021

U.S. Olympic hopefuls open to receiving COVID-19 vaccine

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) reiterated that it would not require athletes to get a shot to compete in Tokyo, but will encourage them to do so.
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WORLD
Apr 8, 2021

Amazon deforestation rose 17% in 'dire' 2020, data shows

The loss of primary forest — the clearing of old-growth, intact forest for the first time — hit its third-highest annual total on record since 2000, reaching 2.3 million hectares.
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JAPAN
Mar 31, 2021

Experts fear the Olympics could trigger a global superspreader event

While those involved in the games will be somewhat isolated from the Japanese public, Tokyo has ruled out using two core tenets of containment: quarantines and vaccinations.
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JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Mar 25, 2021

How money and politics dictate the Tokyo Games

From state-of-the-art venues and unprecedented ticket sales to coveted broadcast rights, years of commercialization have raised the stakes for the global sporting event to new heights.
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TENNIS
Mar 24, 2021

Simona Halep on hunt for Grand Slam titles and Tokyo Olympic medal

World No. 3 Simona Halep said she is more interested in silverware than her ranking and will focus on the Grand Slams and the Olympics.
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OLYMPICS
Mar 13, 2021

U.S. marathoners reflect on challenges of Olympic delay ahead of Tokyo Games

Molly Seidel, a Boston-based runner, spent the year learning to 'embrace the chaos.'
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JAPAN
Mar 4, 2021

With emergency extension for Tokyo area likely, Japan expands border control measures

Arrivals from 13 more countries and regions will now be required to self-isolate for their first three days in Japan at facilities designated by the government.
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JAPAN
Feb 16, 2021

The next boss of the Tokyo Games — a savvy operator or a fresh face?

The organizing committee says it is looking for a successor that has a certain background in the Olympics as well as a strong awareness of gender equality and inclusiveness.
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EDITORIALS
Feb 12, 2021

Tokyo Olympics chief Mori's exit has been long overdue

The country has been embarrassed again by an antediluvian politician, with media at home and abroad condemning Mori's remarks and the mindset it represents.
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JAPAN
Feb 9, 2021

Tokyo Games sponsors speak up as Mori fallout continues

During a meeting with Olympic organizers Monday evening, several sponsors said advertising at the games could do more harm than good.
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JAPAN
Feb 7, 2021

Tokyo Olympics head Mori says he was ready to quit over sexist remarks

When it was learned that Mori was prepared to resign, a rushed meeting was held between him and top Tokyo Olympic officials, who tearfully urged him not to quit.
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TENNIS
Feb 6, 2021

Naomi Osaka labels Yoshiro Mori's comments about women 'ignorant'

'I think if you're in a position like that, you really should think before you say anything.'
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MORE SPORTS
Feb 5, 2021

Daiya Seto wins comeback race, vows to rebound from scandal

The former Tokyo 2020 swim captain struggled to close out the men's 400-meter medley in his first competition since his suspension for an extramarital affair.
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OLYMPICS
Feb 3, 2021

Paris Games will have COVID-19 contingency plans in place if pandemic extends into 2024

Organizing committee president Tony Estanguet said Paris 2024 is preparing for any eventuality.

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