Tighter restrictions to be implemented in Tokyo to curb new COVID-19 cases
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has approved the introduction of stricter COVID-19 measures in Tokyo, Kyoto and Okinawa to halt a potential rise in cases.
IOA President Batra stands by Tokyo 2020 official Bhanot, tells critics "to go and bang their head"
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Batra has insisted Lalit Bhanot will remain a key individual in the organisation, despite an Ethics Commission decision going against him last month.
FEI approves return-of-competition bylaws amid equine virus outbreak
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) Board has approved bylaws for the return to competition amid the equine herpes virus (EHV-1) outbreak.
Chinese regulator imposes heavy fine on key IOC sponsor Alibaba
One of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) most important sponsors is reported to have been fined a record CNY18.2 billion (£2 billion/$2.8 billion/€2.3 billion) by Chinese regulators.
Turkish team removed from European Rowing Championships after three COVID-19 positives
The Turkish delegation has been removed from the European Rowing Championships in Varese in Italy after three team members tested positive for COVID-19.
Sarah Davies wanted to quit weightlifting - now she and Britain are flying high
If Emily Campbell puts in a good performance in the women’s super-heavyweights she could help Britain to its best performance at the European Weightlifting Championships since 1948.
Oslo Diamond League meeting postponed due to COVID-19
The Bislett Games in Oslo on June 10 - the fourth event in this year’s World Athletics Wanda Diamond League programme - has been postponed.
Brazilian NOC to hold mandatory anti-racism training for Tokyo 2020 team
The Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) has launched mandatory anti-racism training for all athletes, coaches, doctors, nutritionists, officials and other members of its team that is set to travel to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
WTA and ITF to increase ranking points at World Tennis Tour events in 2021
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced WTA ranking points awarded at ITF World Tennis Tour events will increase for the remainder of 2021.
Fencer Guyart and archer Girouille new co-Presidents of French NOC Athletes' Commission
Fencer Astrid Guyart and archer Romain Girouille are the new co-Presidents of the Athletes' Commission of the French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF).
IJF President meets with Kyrgyzstan President during Asia-Oceania Championships
International Judo Federation (IJF) President Marius Vizer met with the President of Kyrgyzstan during his visit to the country for the Asia-Oceania Judo Championships.
Paris 2024 publishing calls for interest in official licensing programme
Paris 2024 has begun publishing calls for interest as part of its official licensing programme for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
National Bank of Samoa gives SASNOC funding to aid athletes' Games preparations
The Samoa Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (SASNOC) has partnered with the National Bank of Samoa (NBS) to support elite athletes' preparations for multi-sport events such as the Olympic Games.
ANOC Athletes' Commission members post video supporting WADA Play True Day
The Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) Athletes' Commission has published a video message to support the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Play True Day.
Mongolia claim four women's wrestling berths at Tokyo 2020 Asian qualifier
Mongolia claimed Olympic spots in four of the six women's freestyle wrestling weight categories on day two of the Asian Olympic qualification tournament in Almaty in Kazakhstan.
