Tokyo 2020
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The organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games unveiled two major venues to the media yesterday, with both nearing completion eight months ahead of the Games. The ¥56.
Multi-sport
Marketing

In the second of a trilogy of interviews with the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee, SportBusiness spoke to Masahiko Sakamaki, the executive director of the committee’s marketing bureau.
Events

The Japan Sports Council has said work on Tokyo's National Stadium, set to be the centrepiece venue of the 2020 Summer Olympics, was completed last Thursday, with just final quality and safety checks to…
Multi-sport
Events

Organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics have announced a slew of measures to counteract the effect of hot weather on the Games, including initiatives with 24 sponsors
Sponsorship & Marketing

The Tokyo 2020 organising committee has signed the Boston Consulting Group K.K. (BCG Japan) as an Official Supporter, the third domestic tier of the Tokyo 2020 domestic sponsorship programme.
Running
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Following the decision to relocate the marathon and race walk events of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games from Tokyo to Sapporo, the Games organising committee is now considering a running course that loops…
Governance

In the first of a trio of interviews with the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Kevin McCullagh speaks to Masa Takaya, spokesperson and communications team leader, about what Tokyo 2020 wants to say to the world and how his team is delivering the message.
Events

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics organising committee has announced its second, and last, lottery to sell tickets to Japanese residents, amid reports of high demand.
Multi-sport
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics organisers have unveiled their completed gymnastics venue, as they prepare for an IOC Coordination Commission visit this week that is expected to touch on the recent debate over the…
Sponsorship & Marketing

The Japanese arm of professional services company EY has signed as a Tokyo 2020 Official Supporter, the third domestic sponsorship tier of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Multi-sport
Events

The International Olympic Committee has said that its decision to move the marathon and race walking events at next year’s Olympic Games to the northern Japanese city of Sapporo is final, as it looks t…
Athletics
Events

The International Olympic Committee has announced plans to move marathon and race walking events at the 2020 summer Olympics 800km north to Sapporo amid ongoing concerns over the weather conditions expected…
Events

In the aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis, Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics organisers are considering starting competitions before their respective opening ceremonies should bad weather be forecast
Events

The number of security staff at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics is likely to fall considerably short of the required amount, leading to organisers to reach out to Japan's Self-Defence Forces for help
Rugby Union
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The organising committee of the 2020 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo has moved to cancel around ¥180m (€1.5m/$1.7m
Events

The Tokyo Organising Committee of the 2020 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games has confirmed it will trial the use of snow machines as the latest means to address concerns over the high heat levels expected…
Events

The organising committee for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games has today (Monday) finalised its selection of 30 ‘Live Site’ venues by adding one more destination to the previously announced lis…
Multi-sport
Events

The organising committee for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games has played down reported concerns about the number of available hotel rooms in the city by insisting to SportBusiness today (Tuesday)…