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Sports
Largest US skatepark opens in Des Moines less than 2 weeks before Olympic qualifying events
Nation World
Tokyo Olympic head says IOC president visit to Japan could be 'tough'
Canceling the trip could be embarrassing for the IOC and local organizers who say they can hold a “safe and secure” Olympics in the middle of a pandemic.
Nation World
Pfizer and BioNTech to donate vaccines for Olympic athletes
The new Pfizer offer gives the IOC greater coverage worldwide ahead of the games with most countries yet to authorize emergency use of the Chinese COVID vaccines.
Olympics
Tokyo Olympics need 500 nurses; nurses say needs are elsewhere
The request for more nurses comes amid a new spike in the virus with Tokyo and Osaka under a state of emergency.
Nation World
Tokyo Olympics 'bubble' will act as if there's no COVID vaccine
Only 1% of the Japanese population has been vaccinated compared to many of the 15,000 athletes expected to show up with the shots.
Olympics
More tests, no quarantine in updated Tokyo Olympics rules
Once in Tokyo, athletes will be required to stay within a “bubble” consisting of the Olympic Village, venues and training areas.
Coronavirus
Japan issues 3rd coronavirus emergency in Tokyo, Osaka area
Only three months before the postponed Olympics, Prime Minister Suga announced the emergency for Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo from April 25 through May 11.
Nation World
Athletes promised legal support if they protest at Tokyo Games
The announcement comes a day after the IOC confirmed its long-standing ban on “demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda."
Nation World
Tokyo Olympics torch relay has first positive COVID-19 case
The organizers said all participants and officials are taking the best precautions and that the case will not affect the subsequent legs of the torch events.
Olympics
Tokyo Games delay decision on fans until month before
Organizing committee president Hashimoto says a decision on venue capacity may not be made until June. She had previously promised that decision for this month.
Olympics
Plans, test events change daily for postponed Tokyo Olympics
Japan's Olympics minister has suggested that Olympic and Paralympic athletes may need to be tested daily when they arrive in Japan to compete.
Coronavirus
Japan expands virus alert in Tokyo area as COVID surge spreads
The alert comes a day after two top officials said there was a possibility the Olympic Games could be canceled or proceed without any fans.
Nation World
Tokyo Olympic head says IOC president visit to Japan could be 'tough'
Canceling the trip could be embarrassing for the IOC and local organizers who say they can hold a “safe and secure” Olympics in the middle of a pandemic.
Nation World
Pfizer and BioNTech to donate vaccines for Olympic athletes
The new Pfizer offer gives the IOC greater coverage worldwide ahead of the games with most countries yet to authorize emergency use of the Chinese COVID vaccines.
Olympics
Tokyo Olympics need 500 nurses; nurses say needs are elsewhere
The request for more nurses comes amid a new spike in the virus with Tokyo and Osaka under a state of emergency.
Nation World
Tokyo Olympics 'bubble' will act as if there's no COVID vaccine
Only 1% of the Japanese population has been vaccinated compared to many of the 15,000 athletes expected to show up with the shots.
Olympics
More tests, no quarantine in updated Tokyo Olympics rules
Once in Tokyo, athletes will be required to stay within a “bubble” consisting of the Olympic Village, venues and training areas.
Coronavirus
Japan issues 3rd coronavirus emergency in Tokyo, Osaka area
Only three months before the postponed Olympics, Prime Minister Suga announced the emergency for Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo from April 25 through May 11.
Nation World
Athletes promised legal support if they protest at Tokyo Games
The announcement comes a day after the IOC confirmed its long-standing ban on “demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda."
Nation World
Tokyo Olympics torch relay has first positive COVID-19 case
The organizers said all participants and officials are taking the best precautions and that the case will not affect the subsequent legs of the torch events.
Olympics
Tokyo Games delay decision on fans until month before
Organizing committee president Hashimoto says a decision on venue capacity may not be made until June. She had previously promised that decision for this month.
Olympics
Plans, test events change daily for postponed Tokyo Olympics
Japan's Olympics minister has suggested that Olympic and Paralympic athletes may need to be tested daily when they arrive in Japan to compete.
Coronavirus
Japan expands virus alert in Tokyo area as COVID surge spreads
The alert comes a day after two top officials said there was a possibility the Olympic Games could be canceled or proceed without any fans.
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