Delayed Games ‘still going to be a spectacle of sport’
Today marks 100 days until the Tokyo Olympics.
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Top Kiwi athletes seeking psychological help
Top Kiwi athletes seeking psychological help
New Zealand's top athletes sought psychological support in record numbers last year as Covid-19 disrupted the sporting calendar.
North Korea drops out of Olympics over Covid fears
North Korea drops out of Olympics over Covid fears
North Korea says it will not take part in the Tokyo Olympics due to coronavirus concerns, dashing South Korean hopes that the Games could be a catalyst to revive peace talks.
Get vaccinated or lose Olympics spot, says Gerrard
Get vaccinated or lose Olympics spot, says Gerrard
Kiwi athletes must be vaccinated for Covid or be kicked out of the Olympics team - that's the view of sports medicine professor Dave Gerrard, who was NZ team doctor at the 1984 and 1988 Games.
Olympic torch relay begins in Fukushima
Olympic torch relay begins in Fukushima
The Olympic torch relay starts in Fukushima on Thursday, kicking off a four-month countdown to the summer Games in Tokyo, delayed from 2020 and the first ever organised during a global pandemic.
International spectators to be barred from Tokyo Olympics
International spectators to be barred from Tokyo Olympics
International spectators will not be allowed to enter Japan for this year's Olympic Games amid public concerns over coronavirus, organisers say.
Olympics can be sure of Brisbane: Morrison
Olympics can be sure of Brisbane: Morrison
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has told the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that all levels of the Australian government are firmly behind the candidacy of preferred bidder Brisbane to host...
Olympics still set to go ahead: IOC
Olympics still set to go ahead: IOC
The Tokyo Olympics will go ahead safely from mid-July, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said.
Tokyo Olympics chief quits, apologises again over sexist remarks
Tokyo Olympics chief quits, apologises again over sexist remarks
Tokyo 2020 Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori resigned on Friday and again apologised for his sexist remarks that sparked a global outcry, leaving the troubled Olympics searching for a chief five months...
NZOC focus on Games going ahead
NZOC focus on Games going ahead
The New Zealand Olympic Committee is staying clear of speculation about this year’s Tokyo Games.
Japan says 'Games are on'
'Games are on': Japan denies report of cancellation
Japan has doubled down on its commitment to host the Tokyo Olympics this year and flatly denied reports of a cancellation.
No back-up plan for Games, fans not a 'must-have'
No back-up plan for Games, fans not a 'must-have'
There is "no Plan B" for the Tokyo Games, says International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach.
IOC drops some of NZs most successful events
IOC drops some of NZs most successful events
Some of New Zealand's most successful Olympic events have been dropped for the 2024 Paris Games.
Breakdancing confirmed for Olympics
Breakdancing confirmed for Olympics
Breakdancing, surfing, skateboarding and sports climbing won a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics when the International Olympic Committee ratified their inclusion, IOC President Thomas Bach said.
Stringent Covid-19 testing for Olympics
Stringent Covid-19 testing for Olympics
Athletes will need to provide a negative COVID-19 test taken less than 72 hours before arriving in Japan for the Olympics.
NZ names 470 pair for Olympics
NZ names 470 pair for Olympics
Paul Snow-Hansen and Dan Willcox have earned selection in the New Zealand team for next year’s Tokyo Olympic Games.
NZ ‘100% focused’ on 2021 Games
NZ ‘100% focused’ on 2021 Games
There may be uncertainty but the focus remains unwavering.
Twist in the plot called for positivity
Twist in the plot called for positivity
The Olympic Games were due to start this week but have been postponed until next year. In a short series, the Otago Daily Times chats to competitors and coaches about the year ahead. Jeff Cheshire catches up with shot put star Tom Walsh.
Olympics could pose health risk to Japan
Olympics could pose health risk to Japan
With just over a year to go until the Tokyo Olympics, medical experts say the event could pose a grave health risk to the Japanese public.
Olympics confirm dates for next year
Olympics confirm dates for next year
The Tokyo Olympics have confirmed to take place from July 23 to August 8 next year.