Stark comment comes in unseen 2008 interview but not IOC regulations had been broken
A coalition of broadcasters, sponsors and the athletes themselves is needed to save the Olympic movement from a perilous fate
The governing body says it is not in its remit to dictate to sovereign countries
The act of arriving at the Olympics to compete has become in itself a major triumph
Tokyo subject to relaxed “quasi” emergency measures ahead of possible fifth wave
Australian city sways decision makers with presentation of ‘clear vision’ for the games
‘We are damned if we do and damned if we don’t’ says former judo world champion
She says IOC ‘seems to think that public opinion in Japan is not important’
Prioritising athletes for vaccination has proved controversial in some countries
There was outrage on social media at a report that participants would be prioritised
Japanese and Tokyo government and organising committee all remain committed
‘The Olympic Games must be held in a way that shows the world has won its battle’
Senior IOC member says organisation will ‘continue to plan’ for 2021 Games in Japan
IOC trying to reschedule Games which were postponed last week due to coronavirus
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