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Q&A: What's next for the Tokyo Olympics as virus spreads? 03 Mar 2020 - 12:04 am
People wearing protective face masks, following an outbreak of the coronavirus, are seen in front of the Giant Olympic rings at the waterfront area at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo, Japan, February 27, 2020. Reuters/Athit Perawongmetha
Ethiopia's Birhanu wins virus-hit Tokyo Marathon 02 Mar 2020 - 12:52 am
This collage show runners fill the street at the start of the Tokyo Marathon 2019 in Tokyo, Japan in this March 3, 2019 (right) and runners start at the Tokyo Marathon 2020 in Tokyo, Japan yesterday. The 2020 Tokyo Marathon was limited to elite runners ma
Japan's crowdless sports: A prelude to a coronavirus-hit Games? 01 Mar 2020 - 10:18 am
TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 01: Runners take part to the depart of the Tokyo Marathon Elite men and women on March 1st, 2020, in Tokyo, Japan. ( DAVID MAREUIL - Anadolu Agency )
Japan to decide on Olympic torch relay format next week as virus fears grow 28 Feb 2020 - 01:37 pm
People wearing protective face masks, following an outbreak of the coronavirus, are seen in front of the Giant Olympic rings at the waterfront area at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo, Japan, February 27, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
Tokyo organizers, government take offensive on virus threat 26 Feb 2020 - 06:42 pm
Chief executive officer of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Toshiro Muto attends a media briefing in Tokyo on February 26, 2020. AFP / Philip Fong
Olympics 'continuing as planned' but virus halts Japanese football 25 Feb 2020 - 06:48 pm
An aerial view shows an airplane flying near National Stadium in a test of the new flight paths for international passenger aircraft bound for Haneda Airport, in Tokyo, Japan February 2, 2020. Credit: Kyodo/via Reuters
Tokyo 2020 holds torch relay rehearsal 15 Feb 2020 - 09:51 am
Acting torchbearer and Actress Satomi Ishihara (R), one of the Official Ambassadors of the Tokyo 2020 Torch Relay pose with the olympic torch during a rehearsal as part of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay in Hamura, outskirts of Tokyo, Japan February 15
Salt Lake City eyes 2034 Olympics after Sapporo bid for 2030 12 Feb 2020 - 10:46 pm
A view of the airport in Salt Lake City, Utah, US, January 12, 2018. Reuters / Mike Blake
Tokyo 2020 unveils sustainable athletes village plaza 29 Jan 2020 - 11:21 am
This picture shows wooden construction of the Village Plaza at the entrance of the Olympic Village in Tokyo on January 29, 2020. The organisers of the Tokyo Olympic Games unveiled the
Tokyo 2020 to power Olympic torch with hydrogen for first time 27 Jan 2020 - 08:29 am
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Olympic makeover: all aboard for new sports lighting up Tokyo 2020 22 Jan 2020 - 12:35 am
In this file photo taken on October 01, 2019 a surfer makes a turn as he rides the wave in the ocean at Omaezaki on. AFP / Adrian Dennis
Tokyo 2020 ticket designs unveiled 15 Jan 2020 - 10:19 pm
The ticket designs for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics are seen displayed for the media for a photo opportunity in Tokyo, Japan, January 15, 2020, in this photo taken by Kyodo. via Reuters
More Tokyo 2020 events rescheduled to beat the heat 05 Dec 2019 - 09:21 am
This picture taken on November 13, 2019 shows the new 1.4 billion USD main venue for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games in Tokyo. Construction of the main Tokyo Olympic venue has officially completed, constructors said on November 30, and is set to fight excess
Tokyo finishes building stadium for 2020 19 Nov 2019 - 09:03 am
File photo of a woman wearing the yukata, or casual summer kimono, walks past Olympic rings displayed at Nihonbashi district in Tokyo, Japan August 5, 2019. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo
'Kawaii!' Olympic robot mascots thrill Tokyo students 18 Nov 2019 - 11:14 am
Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games' mascots and robot-type mascots Miraitowa (L) and Someity (R) attend a ceremony at Hoyonomori elementary school in Tokyo on November 18, 2019. / AFP / Behrouz MEHRI
One leap at a time: the 'Blade Jumper' with Olympic dreams 25 Aug 2019 - 08:29 am
Germany's Paralympic athlete Markus Rehm warms up in a long jump demonstration in Tokyo on August 25, 2019, as part of a countdown event marking one year before the start of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. AFP / Kazuhiro NOGI
1 Year: Tokyo Olympics unveil gold, silver, bronze medals 24 Jul 2019 - 12:09 pm
Design of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic medals are unveiled during the 'One Year to Go' ceremony celebrating one year out from the start of the summer games at Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo, Japan July 24, 2019. REUTERS/Issei Kato
Year to go to Tokyo Games, with costs, ticket demand rising 23 Jul 2019 - 12:10 am
Children form a human letter in shape of “1 Year to Go!” during a ceremony to mark one-year to go until Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, at Ajinomoto stadium in Tokyo on July 22, 2019. AFP / Jiji Press / Behrouz Mehri

Boxing

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Badminton

Taiwan's Chou Tien-chen poses on the podium at China Open badminton tournament in Changzhou, eastern China's Jiangsu province on July 26, 2026. (Photo by CN-STR / AFP) Taiwan's Chou Tien-chen snatches China Open title at age 36
India's Pusarla Venkata Sindhu reacts on a point against Japan's Akane Yamaguchi in Tokyo on July 19, 2026. (Photo by Yuichi Yamazaki / AFP) Sindhu wins Japan Open to end title drought
File photo India's Sindhu targets medal at home world championships
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Shooting

Qatar shooters Mohammed Al Rumaihi and Kholoud Al Khalaf celebrate their mixed team trap triumph. Qatar claim mixed team trap gold as Asian Championship concludes
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Winner, Germany's Peter Florian (centre), silver medallist Li Yuehong of China, and bronze medallist Anish Bhanwala of India pose for a photo after the Men's 25 meter rapid-fire pistol final. Florian, Feng shoot for glory in Lusail
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