Applications to work as sports doctor at Tokyo 2020 exceed demand despite criticism
Tokyo 2020 has reportedly received 280 applications for 200 places from sports doctors hoping to work at the delayed Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Twitch partners with NBC Olympics to provide live event content for Tokyo 2020
Livestreaming platform Twitch are to become part of NBC’s Olympic content and coverage for Tokyo 2020 after signing a new partnership.
Pools for final Tokyo 2020 rugby sevens qualifier in Monaco drawn
The pools for the final Tokyo 2020 Olympics qualifying tournament in rugby sevens, the World Rugby Sevens Repechage, have been drawn ahead of the competition taking place next month in Monaco.
Asian records set at Ready Steady Tokyo Para athletics test event
Two Asian records were broken as 120 Japanese Para athletes followed their Olympic team mates into the renovated National Stadium for their own Ready Steady Tokyo test event ahead of the Paralympics that are due to open on August 24.
IOC Executive Board to meet as organisation welcomes WHO endorsement of Tokyo 2020
Tokyo 2020 is again expected to headline the latest International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board meeting with nearly two months until the Games, as the organisation highlighted an endorsement of preparations by the World Health Organization (WHO).
USA Weightlifting announces Tokyo 2020 training camp based in Hawaii
USA Weightlifting (USAW) has announced plans to set up a training base in Hawaii to give its athletes the best possible preparation and support before and during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Tokyo 2020 qualifier Munro was unware Britain had Para-taekwondo team
Paralympic taekwondo qualifier Beth Munro has admitted she did not know Britain had a team before she booked her Tokyo 2020 place during her full debut.
Nishikori expresses concern over Tokyo 2020 amid rise in COVID-19 cases in Japan
Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori has expressed concerns over the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games taking place amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Schedule announced for Tokyo 2020 wheelchair rugby competition
Organisers have announced the schedule for the Tokyo 2020 wheelchair rugby competition following the completion of the draw for the event.
Mondo’s light makeover of infield equipment will enhance World Athletics spectator experience
The Tokyo 2020 athletics test event held in the National Stadium featured the first appearance of redesigned elite competition area equipment incorporating light-emitting diode (LED) technology to allow it to light up and enhance the viewing experience.
Swimmer Campbell first to get Pfizer jab as Australia starts vaccinating Tokyo-bound athletes
Australia has begun vaccinating its athletes against COVID-19 ahead of Tokyo 2020, with two-time Olympic swimming gold medallist Cate Campbell being the first to receive a Pfizer jab.
Spanish Para Badminton International offers last qualifying chance for sport’s Paralympic debut in Tokyo
The Spanish Para Badminton International, the final qualifying event for Tokyo 2020, where the sport makes its Paralympic debut, gets underway in Cartagena tomorrow.
Tokyo 2020 to stage Para athletics test event at spectator-less Olympic Stadium
Para athletics is set to take centre stage at the National Stadium in Tokyo as preparations continue for the rescheduled Paralympic Games.
Olympic Torch Relay taken off public roads in Okayama as COVID-19 disruption continues
Okayama has become the latest prefecture to announce that the Olympic Torch Relay will be taken off public roads there.
Olympic sponsor Intel to host esports event as part of Tokyo 2020 build-up
Intel will host a virtual esports tournament in the build-up to the rescheduled Olympic Games in Tokyo, giving gamers around the world the chance to compete.
