Tokyo Olympics flame begins virus-delayed journey across Japan
by Andrew McKirdy with Sara Hussein in Tokyo FUKUSHIMA, Japan (AFP) -- The Tokyo Olympics torch relay got off to…
5 years ago
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New start date for virus-delayed Olympic torch relay
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- The Tokyo 2020 torch relay, which was put on hold when the Olympics were delayed…
6 years ago
Fighting coronavirus, dreaming of Olympics: meet Japan’s boxing nurse
by Harumi OZAWA TOKOROZAWA, Japan (AFP) -- Olympic boxing hopeful Arisa Tsubata is used to taking blows in the ring…
6 years ago
In Japan, disappointment but understanding over postponed Olympics
by Harumi OZAWA TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japanese citizens reacted with bitter disappointment Tuesday at the news their Olympics were…
6 years ago
Fate of Olympic torch relay in balance as virus worsens
TOKYO, Olympics (AFP) -- The Olympic torch relay, due to begin Thursday from a symbolic site in Fukushima, will…
6 years ago
Japan bars children from Olympic torch ceremonies over virus
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan has been forced to scrap plans to involve children in the Olympic torch handover and…
6 years ago
‘Near-isolation’ – coronavirus throws S. Korea Olympic plans into chaos
by Sunghee Hwang SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- Travel restrictions around the world on arrivals from virus-hit South Korea are…
6 years ago
‘Kawaii!’ Olympic robot mascots thrill Tokyo students
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Robot versions of Japan's Olympic and Paralympic mascots thrilled hundreds of school children in Tokyo…
7 years ago
Japan Olympic chief denies corruption allegations
by Natsuko Fukue Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- The head of Japan's Olympic Committee Tuesday denied involvement…
7 years ago
China appoint Hiddink to lead Olympic 2020 charge
SHANGHAI, China (AFP) - Highly respected Dutchman Guus Hiddink was named on Monday as the new coach of China's under-21…
8 years ago
Headset helps the legally blind see nearly 20/20
NEW YORK, United States (Reuters) -- More than three years ago, Julissa Marquez was rendered blind from a near fatal…
9 years ago
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