Sunday 11 April, 2021
Olympic officials are battling the logical issues tied to a new surge in cases.
Spectators were barred from the departure ceremony and first leg over ongoing fears about Covid-19.
After a fantastic season, Nadia Power feels there is plenty more work to be done.
Officials fear that an influx of visitors from abroad will endanger the Japanese public.
Tokyo’s response to the virus is being closely watched around the world as doubts swirl over the postponed Tokyo Olympics
The IOC have given the Australian city the status of preferred bidder, with no other cities currently in the process.
Scott Miller, 45, and an accomplice were arrested in police raids.
One of just two women in Japan’s cabinet has been mooted as a possible successor.
Olympic medallists, Japanese sports officials and local volunteers have lambasted the former prime minister’s comments about women.
There are concerns the Olympic Games may not go ahead this year in Tokyo given the situation in many countries due to Covid-19.
Yoshiro Mori prompted outrage in Japan for saying that women speak too much in meetings.
All visitors to Tokyo will be required to present proof of a recent negative test upon arrival, but vaccination will not be a condition of entry.
Meanwhile, Florida has offered to host the Games later this year amid speculation that Japan may back out.
Organisers have said they are “fully focused on hosting the Games this summer”.
A London 2012 chief reckons it’s ‘unlikely,’ while the World Athletics president believes a very different Games will take place.
Sam Bennett says he’ll make a decision later on in 2021.
Klete Keller was filmed as part of the crowd that illegally entered the Capitol after violent protesters broke through.
Tokyo 2020 organisers are insisting the Games will go ahead this year.
The Marathon was moved away from Tokyo before the Games were postponed until 2021.
The Games are scheduled to start on 23 July next year.
Nicci Daly worked with the Juncos Racing team for two years.
The athlete is set to take part in British TV reality show ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’.
The American is set to miss next year’s Olympics.
Kellie Harrington is ‘training like an animal’ as she targets an Olympic spot next year.
The experienced 400m sprinter missed out narrowly on reaching the 2012 and 2016 Games.
The 34-year-old was tested on Saturday.
Most of those backing a delay or cancellation said they simply didn’t believe the pandemic could be contained in time for the Games.
The International Olympic Committee bans athletes from protesting at the Games.
Hollie-Kate Melia from Kildare was recently named Aerobic Gymnast of the Year.
Kellie Harrington is combining training with seven-day work weeks.
Ireland’s Gráinne Walsh discusses her circuitous sporting journey.
IOC president, Thomas Bach, admitted this morning the road ahead remains uncertain.
Thomas Barr also discusses adjusting to lockdown and current drug-testing procedures.
The delayed Tokyo Games won’t be postponed again.
Paul and Gary O’Donovan are taking everything – from the Covid-19 crisis to Olympic uncertainty – in their stride.
Mark Downey recalls the difficult journey that ultimately led to securing a spot at the Olympics.
Let’s test your knowledge of Ireland’s Olympic medalists.
Naomi Carroll talks to The42 about her comeback from the dreaded knee injury.
Mark Downey on the life of an athlete under lockdown, featuring Fortnite, scones and childhood memories.
Ben Calveley says kick-off times will prevent sports lovers from missing any of the action.
