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Philip Barker: The Olympic dating game

  • Inside the Blogs

The revised dates for Tokyo 2020 in 2021 were revealed this week. The Games will take place 364 days later than was originally planned. 

both described the dates as ‘"unsuitable".Tokyo’s own records noted opposition from Europe and the United

States on the grounds that the season was "so early it might prove detrimental to student participants


IOC pays tribute to composer Penderecki whose music was used in Munich 1972 Opening Ceremony

  • News

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has paid tribute to the Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki, whose work "Ekecheiria" was used as part of the Opening Ceremony for the Munich 1972 Olympic Games. 

Coubertin had in mind when he introduced his ideas to the people” said a report of the ceremony by the United

States Olympic Committee.Our thoughts are with his family and we mourn with all Polish people who have


Mensah top of the tree in latest women's wrestling world rankings

  • Wrestling

Tamyra Mensah has the most points of any female wrestler in any weight category, according to the latest United

Kryrgyzstan, who has already assured herself of the top seeding ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games ©United

points and Yukako Kawai of Japan in fourth on 43 points.Five-time world champion Adeline Gray of the United

States leads the women’s 76kg category with 76 points and has a healthy lead over second placed Hiroe


Panam Sports Athlete Commission back measures tackling coronavirus and request support for athletes

  • PASO

Panam Sports Athlete Commission have produced a video encouraging people to support measures aimed at combatting the coronavirus pandemic, while urging organisations to ensure resources to prepare athletes for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games continue.

“The uncertainty is driving us crazy,” said Tony Azevedo, a member of the United States water polo team

where they can send their questions, comments or concerns.In the video, the Commission added it is united


IWRF confirm eight qualified teams retain places in postponed Tokyo 2020 tournament

  • Wheelchair Rugby News

The International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) has confirmed all eight qualified teams for Tokyo 2020 will compete at the postponed Paralympic Games next year.

the Paralympic Games tournament next year, along with world champions Australia, Denmark, Britain, United

States and New Zealand.Canada and France advanced from the Paralympic qualification tournament, which


World Rugby to provide financial support to cash-strapped USA Rugby

  • Rugby Sevens

World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper has said the international governing body will give €1 million (£878,000/$1.1 million) in financial support to cash-strapped USA Rugby and will also offer administrative assistance.

said that he hoped that what has happened to USA Rugby "will not break the momentum of rugby in the United

States"."


Liam Morgan: Postponement of Tokyo 2020 raises tough questions for anti-doping

  • Inside the Blogs

By the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) own admission, postponing Tokyo 2020 until 2021 has raised thousands of questions.

conceded there may be "gaps" in testing as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.It is little wonder why United

States Anti-Doping Agency chief executive Travis Tygart said a postponement was essential for the integrity


The Open organisers still considering options amid cancellation reports

  • Golf

The organisers of The Open Championship have said they are still considering their options for this year's event, amid increased speculation that the golf major will be cancelled.

dates looks increasingly unlikely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Known as the British Open outside of the United

Kingdom, the tournament is the only major not held in the United States.It is run by golfing authority

announced that the Curtis Cup, a women's amateur competition between teams from Britain and Ireland and the United

States, has been postponed until 2021.Competition was due to take place at the Conwy Golf Club in Wales




IFAF postpone Flag Football and Under-19 Football World Championships

  • Non-Olympic Sports

The International Federation of American Football (IFAF) have postponed their Flag Football and Under-19 World Championships due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Gentofte in Denmark from August 19 to 22, while the under-19 contest was scheduled to take place in the United

States.

 "In regard to Congress we remain committed to hosting the next Congress in the United States,"


Fishing trip with Paralympic gold medal-winning Alpine skier Kurka up for bidding in online auction

  • Alpine Skiing News

A fishing trip with Paralympic gold medal-winning Alpine skier Andrew Kurka is among the items up for bidding in the ongoing Adaptive Spirit Annual Event online auction.

through to Friday (April 3).All proceeds benefit the Adaptive Spirit Athlete Partnership to help the United

States' Para-snow sports athletes with expenses not covered by their respective national governing body.There



Beijing 2022 ready for "special situation" of back-to-back Olympic Games

  • Beijing 2022

Organisers of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics have claimed they are ready for the "special situation" of back-to-back Games, following the postponement of Tokyo 2020 to next year.

 A number of countries such as the United States, Italy and Spain have now reported more cases,


SoFi Stadium construction continues despite worker's positive coronavirus test

  • Los Angeles 2028

Construction of SoFi Stadium, which will be one of the venues used for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, is continuing despite at least one worker testing positive for coronavirus.

Angeles Rams will call SoFi Stadium home ©Getty ImagesNo country has more confirmed cases than the United

States, which has in excess of 165,000.The pandemic has brought sport to a halt, with the Tokyo 2020