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OLYMPICS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 9, 2023
Dentsu and other firms may face criminal charges over alleged Olympics bid-rigging
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office and the Fair Trade Commission are considering action against six firms suspected of predetermining who would plan test events and manage venues.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 9, 2023
Sweden considering bid for 2030 Winter Olympics
After losing out to Milan to host the 2026 Winter Olympics, Sweden is now considering a bid for the 2030 Games, the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOC) announced on Wednesday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 8, 2023
Paris mayor opposed to Russians competing at 2024 Olympics 'while war goes on'
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo changed her stance on Russian competitors at the 2024 Olympics on Tuesday, saying they should be banned "while the war continues" in Ukraine, her office said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Feb 5, 2023
The Winter Olympics have a climate problem. Could Sapporo be part of the solution?
Sapporo is touting a study showing that among all past hosts, it will be the most climate resilient as the planet warms. But residents are less than enthusiastic about hosting.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 5, 2023
Beijing’s awkward Olympic legacy shows risk of venue reuse
Big Air Shougang's unusual backdrop thrilled viewers during the 2022 Winter Olympics, but plans to convert the venue into a year-round attraction have fallen by the wayside.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Feb 3, 2023
Japan Times 1923: Doubtful news agency claims Tokyo English dailies favor cause of Japanese war office
With a change of editors at the top of The Japan Times, other publications call out a newly detected 'pro military' stance from the newspaper — and the paper responds on the front page.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 3, 2023
U.S. supports allowing Russian athletes to compete at 2024 Olympics as neutrals
The IOC's willingness to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes in Paris has divided the sporting and diplomatic world.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 3, 2023
U.S. team frustrated by delay in awarding Olympic figure skating medals
U.S. Figure Skating on Thursday said it was "deeply frustrated" by the nearly one-year delay in its athletes receiving the medals they won in the team event at the Beijing Olympics as a doping case involving a Russian skater continues to play out.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 2, 2023
Latvia vows to boycott Olympics if Russia included
Latvia, which borders Russia, has been a strong supporter of Ukraine together with Baltic neighbors Estonia and Lithuania.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 1, 2023
Prison term sought for ex-Aoki head over Tokyo Games bribery
The prosecution also demanded shorter prison terms for the firm's former vice chairman and for the retailer's former senior managing director.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 1, 2023
IOC rejects Russian demand that its athletes compete without restrictions
The debate had intensified since the IOC said last week it was examining a 'pathway' for Russians to compete in Paris.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jan 31, 2023
IOC rejects 'defamatory' criticism from Ukraine
Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak described the body as promoting 'violence, mass murders, destruction' with its comments on possibly Russian participation.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jan 29, 2023
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy pushes to keep Russia out of 2024 Games
Ukraine says it could boycott the Summer Games in Paris if Russian and Belarusian athletes take part.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jan 26, 2023
Russian athletes could participate in Asian competitions, IOC indicates
The IOC said on Wednesday the Olympic Council of Asia had offered Russian and Belarusian athletes the chance to compete in Asia.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS / Summer Olympics
Jan 18, 2023
Concern rises over lack of air conditioning in Paris 2024 village
Games organizers have promised the global event will be carbon neutral, with the use of materials chosen for their energy performance.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jan 10, 2023
Track and field finals at Paris 2024 to take place in the evening
World Athletics said that events would be spread out over 11 days, starting with the 20-kilometer race walks on Aug. 1 and ending with the women's marathon on Aug. 11.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 30, 2022
Images of 2022: Japan news
From the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, to the reopening of borders amid the easing of the pandemic: The stories that defined 2022 domestically.

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