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Head of Canadian Olympic Committee confident in Tokyo Games
The president of Canadian Olympic Committee, David Shoemaker, says the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be safe for athletes and are worthwhile holding as a ‘beacon of hope’ during the pandemic.
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Canadian athletes face uncertainty, unusual training ahead of Tokyo Olympics
Even with a year-long delay, training restrictions and a lack of competition, Canadian athletes are doing their best to prepare for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics despite all the uncertainty.
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Tokyo Games face host of challenges 100 days out
With 100 days until the Tokyo Games, organizers are faced with a host of challenges, including a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, a slow vaccine rollout and Tokyo residents worried about the virus.
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Canada urged to join U.S. in diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
Former Justice Minister Irwin Cotler says Canada should engage in a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympic Games, as just one of the measures to hold China accountable for its human rights abuses. Cotler also speaks about his recent...
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Will Tokyo Olympic Games go ahead, amid pandemic concerns?
"Everything we're following with both Japan and public health authorities and the Olympic movement, say we are a go for July 23rd," says Dick Pound, member of the International Olympic Committee, "I've got my ticket".
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Penny Oleksiak: The pressure to perform
Penny Oleksiak dominated the Rio Olympics in 2016 as a teenager, but dealing with the pressure that followed took its toll. She talks to Adrienne Arsenault about handling the stress and preparing for an Olympic comeback.
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Penny Oleksiak: The pressure of swimming as a champion
Penny Oleksiak dominated the Rio Olympics in 2016 as a teenager, but dealing with the pressure that followed took its toll. She talks to Adrienne Arsenault about handling the stress and preparing for an Olympic comeback.
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Tokyo Olympics organisers consider banning overseas fans
Japanese government reportedly plans to stop international fans coming to watch the Tokyo Olympics, in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
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Organisers of postponed Tokyo games ban foreign spectators due to COVID-19
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Japan: COVID-19 crisis will not prevent Olympic Games
Japan has extended a state of emergency in Tokyo and nine other regions for a month, less than six months until the start of the Olympic Games.
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Sport climbing set to make Olympic debut in Tokyo
Once niche sport set to make its debut at the Olympic
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Doha to host 2030 Asian Games: Qatar's capital beat Riyadh in vote
Doha will host the 2030 Asian Games, while Riyadh will host the 2034 edition, Olympic Council of Asia announced.
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Sport in 2020: Major leagues and events face disruption
The financial and physical fallout from the coronavirus pandemic is still rolling through every level of every sport.
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Swiss court hears Russia's appeal against doping ban
Sport’s highest court hears Russia's appeal against a four-year ban against its athletes competing in major events.
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Doha to host 2030 Asian Games, Riyadh 2034 edition
Doha will host the 2030 Asian Games, while Riyadh will host the 2034 edition, Olympic Council of Asia announced.
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Uncertainty surrounds one-year countdown for Tokyo Olympics
Thursday marks one year before the next summer Olympics, Tokyo '202ONE'.
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Tokyo Olympics playbook brings hope to Canadian medallist
Canadian Olympic sprinter Aaron Brown says he's willing to follow all the rules and guidelines set out by the International Olympic Committee in order to create a safe environment and have the opportunity to compete in a global event.
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International Olympic Committee member says boycotts achieve nothing
Dick Pound, a Canadian member of the International Olympic Committee, says athletes shouldn't pay the price for the government's dissatisfaction with China.
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Tokyo Olympics postponed after pressure from athletes, public
The International Olympic Committee bowed to pressure from athletes and the public and delayed the Tokyo Olympics until 2021.
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10 years since Sidney Crosby’s gold medal goal
Looking back at the overtime goal that got Canada a gold medal for men’s hockey on Canadian soil in the 2010 Olympic Games.
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Amid coronavirus fear, African boxers vie for 2020 Olympic berths
In Senegal, Africa's best boxers are still trying to qualify for Tokyo 2020 despite doubts of cancellations because of the coronavirus.
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Long way from cancelling the Olympics: IOC member
Dick Pound, a former Canadian swimming champion and senior member of the International Olympic Committee, says cancelling the Tokyo Olympics would take more than a decision by the IOC and Tokyo, but would include decisions by governments...
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New International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry faces high expectations
The former Olympic swimming champion from Zimbabwe was officially inaugurated as head of the IOC on 23 June.
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Summer McIntosh is 'plowing the way' in Canadian swimming
Olympian turned broadcaster and U of T swimming head coach, Byron MacDonald joined Brittany MacLean Campbell to give us some insight into the state of swimming in Canada. No surprise here, but he is very excited about swimming phenom...