Tokyo kicks off Games amid COVID-19 fears

IMAGE: The Olympic rings are seen on a flag during training. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters The pandemic-postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics began on Wednesday with Japanese women's softball......

Tokyo Games: Nigerian delegate hospitalised with COVID-19

The individual, a non-athlete in their 60s, tested positive on Thursday evening at the airport with mild symptoms but was hospitalised because of age and pre-existing conditions, the broadcaster......

Japan considers ban on all Olympic spectators

IMAGE: Organisers have already banned overseas spectators. Photograph: Carl Court/Getty Images Japan is considering banning all spectators from the Olympic Games, several sources told Reuters on......

Serbian athlete tests positive on arrival in Japan for Olympics

The report comes after two members of the Ugandan Olympic delegation tested positive for the coronavirus last month upon arrival in Japan. One tested positive at Narita airport near Tokyo, but the......

Will local spectators be banned from Tokyo Olympics?

'There is a risk the movement of people and opportunities to interact during the Olympics will spread infections and strain the medical system.' IMAGE: Japan is pushing ahead with the......