Olympics News
Olympic bodies launch competitive series in virtual sports
A competitive virtual sports event was launched Thursday by the International Olympic Committee.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."