Aggreko Events Services has confirmed a revised contract for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which will reportedly be worth $315 million (£231 million/€256 million).
Japan has postponed the tour of the Torches for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games after the country entered a state of emergency due to rising COVID-19 cases.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has declared a state of emergency in Tokyo and three other prefectures in an attempt to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
The construction of the Media Village for the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics could be delayed by a legal challenge by groups opposed to the sale of part of the land required.
Tokyo has reported a record daily number of coronavirus cases as Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga appears set to announce a state of emergency in several areas of the country tomorrow.
US Soccer has invited its under-23 squad to join the senior team at a training camp this month to prepare for this year's Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Richard Pound has claimed prioritising athletes for the COVID-19 vaccine would be the "most realistic way" of ensuring the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games take place.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is poised to make a decision on whether or not to implement a new state of emergency in Tokyo on Thursday (January 7), as calls for him to take action against rising coronavirus infection rates grow.
The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) has said it is expecting to send a record 100 athletes to this year's Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
India's only individual Olympic champion, Abhinav Bindra, believes the nation can record its best medal tally to date at this year's postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
A number of IT security experts have been trained to protect the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games from potential cyber-attacks.
Athletes from Papua New Guinea have asked to be allowed into Australia to train for this year's Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) President Giovanni Malagò has warned the risk of the country's flag and anthem being banned at this year's Olympic Games in Tokyo is "very high" due to potential Government interference.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has said the Government is considering a new state of emergency as daily COVID-19 cases remain high with just 200 days to go until the opening of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Solideo, the state-owned company in charge of the construction sites for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, has acquired the land necessary to enable it to start work on the Paris 2024 Media Village.
Canadian show jumper Ian Millar holds the record for the most Olympic appearances by an athlete in any sport. When he competed at London 2012 at the age of 65 it was the tenth time he had competed in the Games since making his debut 30 years earlier at Munich 1972. He had won his only Olympic medal at Beijing 2008 when he was part of Canada’s team that took silver in the team jumping event. Millar won a gold medal in the Pan American Games team jumping event at Toronto 2015. He announced his retirement in 2019.
Commonwealth Games England - Media and Communications Executive - London, United Kingdom
The Media and Communications Executive will work closely with CGE’s Media and Communications Manager to support the delivery of the organisation’s communications strategy. They will assist on the delivery of CGE’s external communication through media outlets and digital platforms with an aim to share our values, athlete stories and celebrate success to inspire the nation.
The coronavirus pandemic forced a near global shutdown of sport across the world, but sports governing bodies have staged successful events despite the COVID-19 crisis. Mike Rowbottom speaks to those who have been able to do so.
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