Olympics News
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Olympic bodies launch competitive series in virtual sports
A competitive virtual sports event was launched Thursday by the International Olympic Committee.
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Tokyo Olympics torch relay has first positive COVID-19 case
A policeman tested positive for COVID-19 a day after his assignment last week at the Olympic torch relay, the first positive test connected to the relay since it began March 25.
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Athlete protests remain banned at Olympics based on survey results, IOC says
Athlete protests and political messages will remain banned at the Olympics, the IOC said Wednesday.
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Women's world hockey championships canceled for May
Players from Team USA, seeking a sixth consecutive gold medal, were on the ice when they found out the women's hockey worlds were canceled for May, a source told ESPN. The IIHF and Hockey Canada said they would try to find new dates for this summer.
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Abhinav Bindra: Testing and quarantine at Tokyo Games may need re-think
Bindra says the existing Playbook norms may need tweaks to keep up with the changing virus scenario.
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Belgian Olympians get priority vaccines ahead of Tokyo Games
Belgian Olympians traveling to Japan for the Tokyo Games have been promised priority treatment for COVID-19 vaccines. The Belgian Olympic committee said the decision will have "as good as no impact on the overall vaccination campaign."
