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
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James, Durant, Curry in US basketball Olympic pool
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- LeBron James and injured superstars Steph Curry and Kevin Durant were named on Monday…
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
NBA superstar Curry targets Tokyo Olympic challenge
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Three-time NBA champion Steph Curry looks to have his sights on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics --…
7 years ago
Little ripper: Japan hot-shot Matsuda eyes Olympic surf gold
https://youtu.be/oNmZ7BeXrU0 by Alastair HIMMER KAMOGAWA, Japan (AFP) - Just 16 and riding the crest of a wave, Japan's teenage surfing…
7 years ago
Tearful S. Korean Olympic champion tells court of coach abuse
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- Double Olympic gold medallist Shim Suk-hee broke down in tears as she told a South…
8 years ago
Figure skating ‘Ice Prince’ Hanyu snags top Japan award
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's "Ice Prince" and two-time Olympic figure skating gold medallist Yuzuru Hanyu accepted one of his…
8 years ago
Five Olympic gold medals up for grabs
by Charles WHELAN Agence France-Presse PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AFP) -- Five gold medals are up for grabs on the first…
8 years ago
IOC, two Koreas meet to finalise historic Olympic deal
by Ben Simon Agence France-Presse LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AFP) - After the two Koreas struck a deal for the North to attend the…
8 years ago
North Korea’s ‘army of beauties’ set to invade South
by Hwang Sunghee Agence France-Presse SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- With their good looks and sharp moves, North Korea's female…
8 years ago
Swimming: Olympic champion Ervin kneels during US anthem
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Olympic 50-meter freestyle champion Anthony Ervin has joined the ranks of athletes protesting during…
9 years ago
McDonald’s shuts up shop on Olympic support
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AFP) -- McDonald's has ended its longtime Olympic sponsorship dating back to 1976, the International Olympic Committee announced…
9 years ago
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