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Japanese Olympic Committee cuts grants to national federations
The postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Covid-19 pandemic is forcing the Japanese Olympic Committee to cut funding for Japanese sports federations
Round-Up: ISU events to go ahead in China, CSL reveals schedule, Japanese Olympic funding slashed, and more
Three International Skating Union figure skating events in China in November and December will go ahead as planned, as exceptions to the ruling last week by the country's General Administration of Sports…
China to stop hosting international sports events in 2020
The Chinese government has said the country will not be hosting most of its planned international sports events this year, putting in doubt events including the Formula One Grand Prix in Shanghai and WTA…
Real fans to follow robot fans as Japanese sport carefully reopens
Sport in Japan is making tentative progress in its return after the Covid-19 shutdown, as authorities and organisers implement various measures to re-admit fans and lay the ground for the Tokyo Olympics…
Tokyo 2020-friendly Koike re-elected, public dubious about Games
Yuriko Koike was re-elected as Governor of Tokyo at the weekend, beating 21 challengers including at least two who were opposed to the Olympics taking place in the city next year
Four companies named official suppliers for Beijing 2022
The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics organising committee has signed a quartet of official suppliers
Survey: Half of Tokyo residents disapprove of 2021 Olympics
A public poll has found 51.7 per cent of Tokyo residents hope the Olympics in 2021 is postponed again or cancelled, while 46.3 per cent want to see the event proceed
Tokyo Olympic organisers begin re-engagement with sponsors
Tokyo 2020 organisers are starting talks with sponsors next month about the implications of the rescheduled Olympics
Round-Up: Positive message from Tokyo, D-Day for Women’s World Cup, Aussie rugby pay cut, and more
In a positive sign for next year's Olympics, Japanese Olympic Committee chief Yasuhiro Yamashita has told his international counterparts that Tokyo is gradually resuming sporting activities - Kyodo News
Round-Up: Wuhan targets “hugely symbolic” Open, IOA reviews Li Ning deal, LaLiga international viewing jumps, and more
Organisers of this year's Wuhan Open WTA Tour event, pencilled for October 19 to 25, told Agence France Presse that it will be "hugely symbolic" in terms of the city's fight against Covid-19 should it…
Second Olympics delay should be considered, Tokyo board member says
A Tokyo Olympics organising committee executive board member has said a second delay of the event should be considered before any cancellation
Round-Up: India tours cancelled, Rugby Australia rule changes, Lang Ping-Lululemon tie-up, and more
The Indian cricket team's upcoming tours of Sri Lanka, in June, and Zimbabwe, in August, have been called off due to the Covid-19 threat - ESPNCricinfo
Beijing halts sports events after new Covid cases
The municipal government of Beijing on Friday halted all sports events after new Covid-19 cases were reported in the city
Majority of Tokyo Olympic sponsors undecided on extension
A survey in Japan has revealed two-thirds of corporate sponsors of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics are unsure if they will extend their contracts beyond this December
Mohit Lalvani | Public health a fruitful theme in search for sponsorship spend and ROI during Covid-19
Mohit Lalvani, founder and CEO of 1 Play Sports, the Singapore-based sports streaming services provider, identifies a potentially valuable avenue for sponsorship during the pandemic, that may resonate with the public and governments
Tokyo Olympic Games to be ‘simplified’
Tokyo Olympic Games organisers have agreed with the IOC to host a "simplified" games, cutting the financial burden caused by the postponement while prioritising safeguards against Covid-19
IOC credits Beijing 2022 progress amid pandemic
The International Olympic Committee's Coordination Commission for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics has praised China’s preparation efforts.
Round-Up: AFL stadium opened, Pacquiao presidential bid, World Athletics losses, and more
Several thousand fans will be permitted to attend the Australian Football League game between the Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide at the Adelaide Oval this Saturday night