2020 Tokyo Olympics
16 Mar 2020
South African middle distance athlete Caster Semenya is aiming to run in the 200 metres at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, competing over a distance that would allow her to avoid World Athletics regulations limiting her testosterone levels.
6 Mar 2020
When people think of Japan they often think of harmony, tranquility and rules but also manga, Hello Kitty, Pokémon and rainbows. Cuteness, which translates as "kawaii" in Japanese, has become Japan's worldwide image. But the host country of the 2020 summer Olympics has so much more to offer. FRANCE 24's culture editor Eve Jackson takes viewers to Tokyo to check out the vibrant cultural scene in the world's largest city.
5 Mar 2020
According to world health officials, the fatality rate of the coronavirus has reached 3.4 percent worldwide. Japan's Olympic minister admitted there is a possibility that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics could be delayed.
26 Feb 2020
The chances of Nigeria performing well at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics have gotten another boost with the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare signing a Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the ministry for the adoption of world number one woman wrestler, Odunayo Adekouroye by Halogen Company.
17 Feb 2020
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14 Jan 2020
Sky Brown is only 11 years old, but she already dreams of making her Olympic debut at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. "People think that you're too young, you can't do it, and I want to show them that it doesn't matter about your size or your age," she says.
11 Oct 2019
Naomi Osaka chooses Japanese Citizenship for 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The tennis star has decided to represent Japan over the U.S. in the upcoming games. Osaka, who was born in Japan but raised in the U.S., holds dual citizenship to both countries. Japan requires those with dual citizenship to relinquish one before turning 22. I think I will be able to put more of my emotion into it by playing for the pride of the country. , Naomi Osaka, via NHK. The 2020 Summer Olympics kick off on July 24
24 Feb 2019
Breakdancing is one of four new sports proposed by organizers of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The other three sports, surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing, will debut at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The International Olympic Committee has until Dec. 2020 for final approval.
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