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Tokyo Olympics: Mori to Leave but Gender Issue Remains

Tokyo Olympics: Mori to Leave but Gender Issue Remains

By Associated Press
Despite the Olympic chief's resignation, Japan continues to be a country run "by a club of old men."

Beijing 2022 Olympics: Stop the ‘Genocide Games’ 

Beijing 2022 Olympics: Stop the ‘Genocide Games’ 

By Dorjee Tseten, Zumretay Arkin, Teng Biao, and Frances Hui
A Tibetan, Uyghur, Hong Konger, and Chinese rights lawyer urge the IOC to rethink giving China a platform through the Winter Olympics.
Tokyo Olympic Games Will Go Ahead in 2021

Tokyo Olympic Games Will Go Ahead in 2021

By Thisanka Siripala
The International Olympic Committee has ruled out postponing the Tokyo Games for a second time.

What To Do About the 2022 Beijing Olympics?

What To Do About the 2022 Beijing Olympics?

By Benedict Rogers
Does a regime accused of atrocity crimes and grave breaches of an international treaty deserve to host this prestigious sporting event?

Tokyo Olympics Seem Sure to Happen — But Likely in 2021, Not 2020

Tokyo Olympics Seem Sure to Happen — But Likely in 2021, Not 2020

By Associated Press
The International Olympic Committee will make a decision on postponing the Tokyo Games to 2021 within four weeks.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Boxing Association Stripped of Olympic Status, But Boxing Cleared for Tokyo Games

Boxing Association Stripped of Olympic Status, But Boxing Cleared for Tokyo Games

By Catherine Putz
The AIBA has been suspended and Rakhimov has resigned but boxing will still appear in the 2020 Tokyo Games.

Is Boxing's Tokyo 2020 Olympic Future on the Ropes?

Is Boxing's Tokyo 2020 Olympic Future on the Ropes?

By Catherine Putz
Last week, AIBA President Gafur Rakhimov offered to step aside. This week, an IOC inquiry into the AIBA should get an update.
Japan’s Olympic Committee Chief Retires Amid Corruption Probe

Japan’s Olympic Committee Chief Retires Amid Corruption Probe

By Thisanka Siripala
The scandal-hit JOC chief will step down - despite denying any wrongdoing - after growing pressure to resign.

Russia (Not Completely) Banned from Rio

Russia (Not Completely) Banned from Rio

By Catherine Putz
Russians may run to glory at the Rio Games, just not under their country’s flag.

Sports Doping Scandal Hits Kazakhstan

Sports Doping Scandal Hits Kazakhstan

By Catherine Putz
Four gold-medal winning Kazakh weightlifters have been suspended after tests indicated steroid use at the 2012 Olympics.

How Does Kazakhstan Plan to Pay for the Olympics?

How Does Kazakhstan Plan to Pay for the Olympics?

By Catherine Putz
Astana says there's plenty of (oil) money in the bank.
Competition for the 2022 Winter Olympics Heats Up

Competition for the 2022 Winter Olympics Heats Up

By Catherine Putz
Will Almaty be “Keeping it Real” in 2022 or will Beijing prove to be a “Joyful Rendezvous upon Pure Ice and Snow”?

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