Same as Olympics: Tokyo Paralympic ticket demand tops supply
Tuesday, 10 December 2019, 09:35
Last update: about 5 years ago
Associated Press
When it comes to tickets, next year's Tokyo Paralympics will be just like the Olympics: There's more demand than there are tickets. “The interest is there and we are absolutely delighted,"...
Hot Water: Pressure to move Tokyo Olympics open-water venue
Wednesday, 4 December 2019, 16:38
Last update: about 5 years ago
Associated Press
The IOC moved next year’s Tokyo Olympic marathons and race walks out of the Japanese capital to avoid the stifling heat and humidity. Now some swimmers and an 11,000-member coaching body...
WADA panel recommends neutral status for Russia at Olympics
Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 01:45
Last update: about 5 years ago
Associated Press
Russian athletes will have a chance to compete at next year’s Olympics, but their flag would not fly in Tokyo if the World Anti-Doping Agency approves a recommendation it received...
Paris hoteliers angered by IOC sponsorship deal with Airbnb
Thursday, 21 November 2019, 13:10
Last update: about 5 years ago
Associated Press
The newest Olympic sponsor has sparked the ire of French hoteliers, who have suspended their collaboration with 2024 Paris Games organizers over fears the IOC’s agreement with home-sharing...
Paris mayor troubled by new Olympic sponsor Airbnb
Tuesday, 19 November 2019, 00:59
Last update: about 5 years ago
Associated Press
The IOC signed up Airbnb as an Olympic sponsor sparking concerns from 2024 host city Paris that the home-sharing company is contributing to the rising cost of rents in the French capital. Paris...
Tokyo 2020: More than 1 million tickets in latest Japan lottery
Friday, 8 November 2019, 09:26
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
Frustrated residents of Japan will get another shot at attending next year's Tokyo Olympics when organizers on Friday put more than 1 million tickets into the latest lottery. Tokyo has generated...
Tokyo Olympic organizers: 6,900 tickets bought through fraud
Monday, 30 September 2019, 10:03
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
Tokyo Olympic organizers are investigating the fraudulent purchase of 6,900 tickets worth 180 million yen ($1.67 million) that were obtained in an online lottery for Japan residents. "We are...
A panda is the mascot for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
Wednesday, 18 September 2019, 11:32
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
A smiling panda and a walking Chinese lantern will be the mascots for the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Beijing. The mascots were revealed Tuesday at a ceremony at the Shougang Ice...