Olympic Games
Tokyo Covid-19 restrictions ‘could remain in place for Olympics’
Covid-19 restrictions in Tokyo and surrounding areas could remain in place for up to a month, overlapping with the start of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 23
World Rugby’s Gilpin: Rio was not just a game-changer for sevens but for rugby as a whole
The seven-a-side format of rugby was accepted by the IOC in 2009 and made its debut at Rio 2016. World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin discusses how the sport's inclusion opened up new markets, while looking ahead to Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024
Tokyo 2020 sailing, swimming and golf venues to host 5G technology
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will see three of its venues connected with 5G technology, delivering “innovative sports viewing experiences”, organisers have revealed.
Coupang pulls out of talks with Korean broadcasters for Tokyo 2020 rights
Korean e-commerce group Coupang’s proposed Tokyo 2020 Olympics streaming rights sublicensing deal has fallen through.
Henriques elected first female president of French NOC
Brigitte Henriques has been elected president of the French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF), becoming the first woman to hold the role
Tokyo Olympics expected to become the next ‘Free Solo’ moment for climbing
In the first of a series of articles about the new sports making their debut at the Tokyo Olympics, Jonathan Retseck and Ben Ende, partners at talent management and sports marketing agency RxR Sports, tell SportBusiness how climbing can benefit from its inclusion this summer. Bob Williams reports.
Kim Kardashian’s Skims brand secures Team USA apparel deal ahead of Tokyo Olympics
Kim Kardashian's clothing brand Skims will provide the official underwear, loungewear, and pajamas for female United States athletes at the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer
Hashimoto: No spectators still a possibility for Tokyo 2020
A "no-spectator" Tokyo 2020 Olympics is still a possibility, the president of the Tokyo Olympics Organising Committee said today (Friday)
Sun Yang’s doping ban reduced to four years
Chinese swimmer Sun Yang has seen his eight-year doping ban reduced to four years and three months following a ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport yesterday (Tuesday)
Indian Olympic Association granted $1.35m by BCCI after dropping sponsor Li Ning
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has offered Rs10 crore ($1.35m/€1.1
Korea’s Coupang Play ‘acquires Tokyo 2020 streaming rights’
Korean e-commerce group Coupang is reported to have acquired streaming rights for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in a sublicensing deal with the ‘Korea Pool’ of terrestrial broadcasters.
Tokyo 2020 to allow up to 10,000 spectators at venues
Up to 10,000 spectators will be permitted at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games venues, with a 50-per-cent limit on venue capacity also applying
Tokyo Olympics poll figures improve
Public polls in Japan on whether the Tokyo Olympics should go ahead are showing declining numbers wanting the event cancelled, although many remain wary of the Covid-19 risks
Ski mountaineering proposed for Milan-Cortina 2026
The sport of ski mountaineering could be added to the programme for the 2026 winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina after the local organising committee put it forward for inclusion
Japan sets sports event spectator cap at 10,000
The Japanese government will allow crowds of up to 10,000 at major events once it starts lifting Covid-19-related 'states of emergency' currently in place in the country
Sberbank one step closer to acquiring Russian agency Telesport
Russian state-owned bank Sberbank has signed a "preliminary cooperation agreement" with agency Telesport that the bank says will lead to its acquisition of the company
Tokyo athletes could face expulsion if they breach Covid-19 rules
Athletes participating in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games could face expulsion if they break the Covid-19 measures aimed at containing the spread of the virus in Japan
NBCUniversal: Tokyo Olympics could be network’s most profitable ever
Combination of factors driving optimism, despite ongoing pandemic impacts