# olympics - Wednesday 7 April, 2021
# Tokyo
# Tokyo
Olympic officials are battling the logical issues tied to a new surge in cases.
# olympics - Thursday 25 March, 2021
# Tokyo
# Tokyo
Spectators were barred from the departure ceremony and first leg over ongoing fears about Covid-19.
# olympics - Tuesday 23 March, 2021
# AIM
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# AIM
After a fantastic season, Nadia Power feels there is plenty more work to be done.
# olympics - Thursday 4 March, 2021
# Shut Out
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# Shut Out
Officials fear that an influx of visitors from abroad will endanger the Japanese public.
# olympics - Friday 26 February, 2021
# Tokyo Olympics
# Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo’s response to the virus is being closely watched around the world as doubts swirl over the postponed Tokyo Olympics
# olympics - Thursday 25 February, 2021
# Going Back Down Under
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# Going Back Down Under
The IOC have given the Australian city the status of preferred bidder, with no other cities currently in the process.
# olympics - Tuesday 16 February, 2021
# Problems
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# Problems
Scott Miller, 45, and an accomplice were arrested in police raids.
# olympics - Friday 12 February, 2021
# Tokyo 2020
# Tokyo 2020
One of just two women in Japan’s cabinet has been mooted as a possible successor.
# olympics - Friday 5 February, 2021
# Gold Medal For Sexism
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# Gold Medal For Sexism
Olympic medallists, Japanese sports officials and local volunteers have lambasted the former prime minister’s comments about women.
# olympics - Thursday 4 February, 2021
# Tokyo 2021
# Tokyo 2021
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
# Yoshiro Mori
Yoshiro Mori prompted outrage in Japan for saying that women speak too much in meetings.
# olympics - Wednesday 3 February, 2021
# PlayBook
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# PlayBook
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.
# olympics - Tuesday 26 January, 2021
# Optimistic
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# Optimistic
Meanwhile, Florida has offered to host the Games later this year amid speculation that Japan may back out.
# olympics - Friday 22 January, 2021
# Tokyo 2020
# Tokyo 2020
Organisers have said they are “fully focused on hosting the Games this summer”.
# olympics - Tuesday 19 January, 2021
# Uncertainty
From The42
# Uncertainty
A London 2012 chief reckons it’s ‘unlikely,’ while the World Athletics president believes a very different Games will take place.
# Thinking It Over
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# Thinking It Over
Sam Bennett says he’ll make a decision later on in 2021.
# olympics - Thursday 14 January, 2021
# Investigation
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# Investigation
Klete Keller was filmed as part of the crowd that illegally entered the Capitol after violent protesters broke through.
# olympics - Sunday 10 January, 2021
# Tokyo 2020
# Tokyo 2020
Tokyo 2020 organisers are insisting the Games will go ahead this year.
# olympics - Friday 11 December, 2020
# Tokyo 2020/21
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# Tokyo 2020/21
The Marathon was moved away from Tokyo before the Games were postponed until 2021.
# olympics - Monday 16 November, 2020
# Tokyo Drift
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# Tokyo Drift
The Games are scheduled to start on 23 July next year.
# olympics - Thursday 12 November, 2020
# Twist Of Fate
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# Twist Of Fate
Nicci Daly worked with the Juncos Racing team for two years.
# olympics - Monday 9 November, 2020
# Challenge
From The42
# Challenge
The athlete is set to take part in British TV reality show ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’.
# olympics - Tuesday 27 October, 2020
# Order
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# Order
The American is set to miss next year’s Olympics .
# olympics - Tuesday 25 August, 2020
# Boxing
From The42
# Boxing
Kellie Harrington is ‘training like an animal’ as she targets an Olympic spot next year.
# Danger
From The42
# Danger
The experienced 400m sprinter missed out narrowly on reaching the 2012 and 2016 Games.
# olympics - Monday 24 August, 2020
# Concern
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# Concern
The 34-year-old was tested on Saturday.
# olympics - Monday 20 July, 2020
# Tokyo Drift
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# Tokyo Drift
Most of those backing a delay or cancellation said they simply didn’t believe the pandemic could be contained in time for the Games.
# olympics - Wednesday 1 July, 2020
# Black Lives Matter
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# Black Lives Matter
The International Olympic Committee bans athletes from protesting at the Games.
# olympics - Tuesday 9 June, 2020
# Interview
From The42
# Interview
Hollie-Kate Melia from Kildare was recently named Aerobic Gymnast of the Year.
# olympics - Thursday 4 June, 2020
# Challenge
From The42
# Challenge
Kellie Harrington is combining training with seven-day work weeks.
# olympics - Sunday 17 May, 2020
# Dreams
From The42
# Dreams
Ireland’s Gráinne Walsh discusses her circuitous sporting journey.
# olympics - Saturday 16 May, 2020
# Waiting Game
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# Waiting Game
IOC president, Thomas Bach, admitted this morning the road ahead remains uncertain.
# olympics - Tuesday 5 May, 2020
# Thomas Barr
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# Thomas Barr
Thomas Barr also discusses adjusting to lockdown and current drug-testing procedures.
# olympics - Tuesday 28 April, 2020
# Tokyo Drift
From The42
# Tokyo Drift
The delayed Tokyo Games won’t be postponed again.
# olympics - Thursday 23 April, 2020
# Pull Like A Dog
From The42
# Pull Like A Dog
Paul and Gary O’Donovan are taking everything – from the Covid-19 crisis to Olympic uncertainty – in their stride.
# olympics - Friday 10 April, 2020
# Column
From The42
# Column
Mark Downey recalls the difficult journey that ultimately led to securing a spot at the Olympics .
# olympics - Tuesday 7 April, 2020
# Podium Finishers
From The42
# Podium Finishers
Let’s test your knowledge of Ireland’s Olympic medalists.
# olympics - Monday 6 April, 2020
# Comeback Girl
From The42
# Comeback Girl
Naomi Carroll talks to The42 about her comeback from the dreaded knee injury.
# olympics - Friday 3 April, 2020
# Column
From The42
# Column
Mark Downey on the life of an athlete under lockdown, featuring Fortnite, scones and childhood memories.
# olympics - Tuesday 31 March, 2020
# 2021 Vision
From The42
# 2021 Vision
Ben Calveley says kick-off times will prevent sports lovers from missing any of the action.
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