Olympic Roundup: Putin Wary of Russia’s Neutral Status, Queensland Gets New Premier
“At the moment we need to thoroughly analyze conditions on behalf of the International Olympic Committee,” Russian president Vladimir Putin said.
Tokyo Bid-Fixing Scheme Indicts Seven Companies, Executive Confesses to Collusion
The ongoing Tokyo Olympics bribery scandal continues to gather international attention as more companies are indicted in contract manipulation.
Olympic Roundup: Paris 2024 Unveils Mascots; Tokyo Bribery Scandal Continues to Grow
One of the two mascot characters, the “Paralympic Phryge,” has a running blade on his right leg, marking the first Olympic mascot with a visible disability.
Tokyo Olympics Bribery Scandal Casts Shadow Over Sapporo’s 2030 Olympics Bid
The expanding list of those involved in the latest bribery scandal raises doubts about Sapporo’s status as frontrunners to host the 2030 Olympics.
Reuters: Tokyo 2020 Gave $8.2M To Businessman Who Gave Gifts To Olympic Broker
A new report from Reuters casts light on huge cash payments and expensive gifts involved in the selection of Tokyo as the 2020 Olympic hosts.
OMS Dichiara Pandemia, Ma Le Olimpiadi Si Faranno Regolarmente
OMS, l’organizzazione mondiale della sanità, ha dichiarato la pandemia. Il comitato organizzatore delle Olimpiadi afferma nessuno spostamento