Caleb Clarke, Etene Nanai-Seturo confirm sevens bid over Super Rugby Trans-Tasman
All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke has confirmed his Tokyo Olympics involvement, with he and Chiefs winger Etene Nanai-Seturo opting to represent New Zealand in sevens. Bo
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Tokyo Olympics: Competitors to be tested daily for COVID-19
Competitors will have daily COVID-19 tests at the Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo. They will also need to wear face masks except when they are "eating, drinking, sle
All Blacks and Black Ferns Sevens take their Olympic preparation to Wellington
The All Blacks and Black Ferns Sevens will take their Olympic preparation to Wellington where rugby fans will be treated to a fast-paced weekend of sevens action from the
Milestone achievement for Oceania National Olympic Committee in partnering with South Pacific Community
To better the lives of athletes, sportspeople and communities around Oceania, the Oceania National Olympic Committee has signed a four-year partnership with the South Pac
No international fans at Olympics and Paralympics
No international fans will be permitted at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics this summer because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Japanese auth
Oceania National Olympic Committees planning to host trainig camps in Australia before the Olympics
The Oceania National Olympic Committees is in discussions with the Australian Olympic Committee regarding the Australian Government’s initiative to support Pacific
Tokyo Olympics chief to step down for saying women talk too much
The head of the Tokyo Olympics organising committee is set to resign after he was criticised for making inappropriate remarks about women. Yoshiro Mori was quoted as s
400+ Olympic Games volunteers quit after comments about women
Around 440 volunteers for the Olympic Games have quit in response to comments about women by Yoshiro Mori who is the head of the Tokyo Olympics Organising Committee. Mori
Olympic Games set to cost $US15.4 billion
Public opposition remains strong in Japan about the holding of the postponed Tokyo Olympics. It is centered on the pandemic and the cost of holding the Olympic Games.
George Fong aims for Olympics
George Fong is one of the archers that aims to represent Fiji at the Olympics. Fong says their main goal is to reach the Olympic Games minimum qualifying score during
International Olympic Committee targets 'safe and successful' Games
The International Olympic Committee "is fully concentrated and committed to the successful and safe delivery" of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics this year despite the
Tokyo 2020 Games may be held behind closed doors
The rescheduled Tokyo Olympics may be held behind closed doors if they are to go ahead in Japan this year. Athletics chief Lord Coe says they remain confident the Olym
Tabakaucoro likely to feature at Athletics Fiji Competition this Saturday
Pacific Sprint King Banuve Tabakaucoro has recovered from his injury and will likely feature during the Athletics Fiji Competition this Saturday. Tabakaucoro or Eugene
Japan's PM vows Tokyo Olympics will be 'proof of human victory' over COVID-19
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga vowed this morning to get the pandemic under control and hold the already postponed Olympics in July with ample COVID-19 protection
Polls reveal more than 80% of Japanese public think Tokyo Olympics won't or shouldn't go ahead
More than 80% of people in Japan who were surveyed in two polls in the last few days say the Tokyo Olympics should be cancelled or postponed, or say they believe the Olym
Organisers say the Olympic Games will go ahead despite COVID-19 surge
Tokyo 2020 organisers say they will be ready to host the Olympic Games - despite the city declaring a state of emergency over COVID-19. The rescheduled Olympic Games i
Olympics: Tokyo organisers to save over $280 million with 'simplification' measures
Organisers of the rearranged Tokyo Olympics have announced that they will be introducing cost-cutting measures to save US $283 million as they plan to be a ‘role mo
Spain triathlete gives up medal to rival who went wrong way
A Spanish athlete is being applauded on social media after he sacrificed a top tier win in the 2020 Santander Triathlon to give it to a competitor who took a wrong turn o
IOC confident of safe Tokyo Games, too early for deadlines
The International Olympic Committee has confidence in its preparations and in Japanese government support for next year’s Tokyo Olympics but said all scenarios wou
Tokyo Games to be symbol of hope as flame goes on display
At a low-key ceremony to mark the unveiling of the Olympic flame display, Tokyo officials reiterated that next year’s Games will be a symbol of hope for the world
Tokyo 2020: Olympics and Paralympics may have 'limited spectators'
Tokyo 2020 chief executive Toshiro Muto says the Olympics and Paralympics could be held in front of "a limited number of spectators" due to Covid-19. Muto told BBC Spo