July 23 marked 365 days until the postponed Games are set to begin, and the International Olympic Committee marked it with a series of digital events, including live streams, athlete chats and the release of a video titled #StrongerTogether.
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Safety concerns persist as IOC says Olympics without fans ‘something we don’t want’
The 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo will take place, and the International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says the committee would prefer they happen with spectators.
Olympic postponement may give gymnast chance to qualify in 2021
The coronavirus pandemic pushed the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo to 2021. For one gymnast, that extra year means she will have a shot at going to the games sooner than expected.
Olympians show solidarity amid intense worldwide protests over George Floyd’s death
Olympians are speaking out amid worldwide protests over the death of George Floyd, a black Florida man who died after four Minneapolis police officers tried to arrest him and one kneeled on his neck.
Olympics postponement costing $800M, IOC says
Postponing the 2020 Olympics came with a hefty price, the International Olympic Committee says.
LIVE: Olympic athletes balance coronavirus, training challenges as future of Games uncertain
As dreams of the Olympics are deferred for athletes around the world, Florida many are also balancing the challenge of what put off their dreams in the first place: the coronavirus pandemic.
LIVE: Olympic athletes balance coronavirus, training challenges as future of Games uncertain
As dreams of the Olympics are deferred for athletes around the world, Florida many are also balancing the challenge of what put off their dreams in the first place: the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan, IOC agree to postpone Tokyo Olympics until next year
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will propose a one-year postponement for the Tokyo Olympics during talks with IOC President Thomas Bach, Japan’s NHK public television reported Tuesday.
Japan, IOC agree to postpone Tokyo Olympics until next year
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will propose a one-year postponement for the Tokyo Olympics during talks with IOC President Thomas Bach, Japan’s NHK public television reported Tuesday.
IOC ‘fully committed’ to Olympics success, despite postponed trials
In the United States, rowing, wrestling, canoe/kayak and shooting trials are among those postponed. Currently, diving, gymnastics, swimming and track and field trials are still scheduled for May and June.