Tag - olympics

 
 

OLYMPICS

COMMENTARY / Japan
May 31, 2016
Japan heading toward failure
The Abe administration's attempt to silence critical media coverage could cause the nation's downfall.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 29, 2016
WHO rejects medical experts' call for delaying or moving Rio Olympics due to Zika
The World Health Organization on Saturday rejected a call for the Rio Olympic Games to be moved or postponed due to the threat posed by a large outbreak of Zika virus in Brazil.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS / OLYMPIC NOTEBOOK
May 28, 2016
Experts decry bringing pro boxers to Rio
Whether or not the International Boxing Association (AIBA) allows professional boxers to compete at the Olympics for the first time at the upcoming Rio de Janeiro Games, the idea has sparked widespread criticism.
JAPAN
May 26, 2016
IOC execs stand with scandal-hit Tokyo 2020 organizers
International Olympic Committee executives put on a show of solidarity after arriving in Japan to check on preparations.
LIFE / Language / COMMUNICATION CUES
May 23, 2016
Tokyo 2020 Olympics finally get new logo
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic organizing committee unveils a new logo to replace the original choice, which was scrapped over a plagiarism scandal.

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