The decision to delay the world’s largest sporting event will pose an unprecedented series of economic, political and logistical hurdles.
Tag: Olympic Games (2020)
I.O.C. and Japan Agree to Postpone Tokyo Olympics
The decision came after swelling resistance from nations and athletes to holding the Games amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Will Coronavirus Cancel the Tokyo Olympics? Businesses Want to Know
As the spread of the coronavirus threatens the Games, a whole ecosystem surrounding the world’s largest sporting event is stuck in a holding pattern.
Canceled Events Because of Coronavirus List
Public gatherings have been banned in many places. Sporting events have been canceled. Here’s a look at some major events around the world that have been affected by the new coronavirus.
Canceled Because of Coronavirus: A Brief List
Here’s a look at some major events around the world that have been canceled, postponed or moved because of concerns about the new coronavirus.
Japan’s Olympic Chief to Step Down Amid Corruption Investigation
Tsunekazu Takeda faces scrutiny in France over payments that prosecutors say were bribes to help Tokyo win hosting rights for the 2020 Summer Games.
Japan’s Olympics Chief Faces Corruption Charges in France
The accusations against Tsunekazu Takeda relate to Tokyo’s winning bid to host the 2020 Games — the latest in a string of corruption cases in Olympic bidding.