German archer Richter to miss Tokyo 2020 after shock retirement
Germany’s archery team have been dealt a blow ahead of next year’s Olympic Games following Elena Richter’s unexpected retirement.
Former MLB All-Star eyeing return to baseball with Mexico at Olympic Games
Former Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Adrian Gonzalez has revealed he has "not officially retired" as he bids to represent Mexico at the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games next year.
US athletes join Rally With Champions following Tokyo 2020 postponement
American Olympic athletes are joining the initiative "Rally With Champions" to stream motivational messages after the Tokyo 2020 Games were postponed to next year due to COVID-19.
Naoko Imoto to receive Olympic Flame during handover Ceremony
The Hellenic Olympic Committee have announced that Japanese swimmer Naoko Imoto will receive the Olympic Flame on behalf of Tokyo 2020 during the handover Ceremony in the Panathinaiko Stadium in Athens tomorrow.
Valencia Escoto becomes first female Mexican wrestler to secure Olympic qualification
Mexico's Alma Jane Valencia Escoto made history in the women's 57 kilograms freestyle category after becoming the first female wrestler from her country to qualify for the Olympic Games at the Pan-American Wrestling Olympic Qualification Tournament in Ottawa.
Cancelling Olympics is "unthinkable", says Tokyo Governor
The Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike has said it would be "unthinkable" to cancel this year's Olympics in the Japanese capital.
FINA establish coronavirus taskforce
The International Swimming Federation (FINA) have put together a team in a bid to tackle the ongoing issues with coronavirus.
Britain announce Elliot Hanson as their final sailor for Tokyo 2020
Elliot Hanson has been announced as the final sailor in Britain's Olympic sailing team for the Tokyo 2020 Games.
Asics unveils Japan's kit for Tokyo 2020 medal ceremonies
Sports equipment manufacturer Asics has unveiled Japan's new outfits to be worn during medal ceremonies at their home Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer.
Mattel launch Barbie Tokyo 2020 dolls
Barbie now comes as a softball player, a surfer and a sport climber in Mattel's first launch of toys for this year's Tokyo Olympics.
Japanese virologist says Olympics could not be held in current coronavirus climate
A Japanese virologist has claimed that if the Tokyo Olympics were to be held tomorrow, the Games would likely face cancellation due to the coronavirus outbreak that started in China.
FEI confirms Tokyo 2020 quota places after irregularities at qualifying events
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has confirmed Tokyo 2020 quota places across three equestrian disciplines, following investigations into irregularities at events in France and Syria as well as anti-doping violations by two Qatari athletes.
British 11-times Grand Slam winner Whiley considering retirement after Tokyo Paralympics
British Paralympian Jordanne Whiley is set to retire after the Paralympics if she wins a singles medal in Tokyo to go with her two wheelchair doubles bronzes from London 2012 and Rio 2016.
GB Boxing announce 13 boxers to compete at Boxing Road to Tokyo in London
GB Boxing have announced the 13-strong team set to compete in the Olympic qualifying event for Tokyo 2020 at the Copper Box Arena in London.
Japan on track to hit 30 gold-medal target at home Olympics
With exactly six months to go before Tokyo 2020 begins, a new forecast suggests hosts Japan may be on course to hit their 30 gold-medal target.
