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IPC launches Tokyo 2020 anti-doping webpage
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Bonn [Germany], March 1 (ANI): The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) on Monday announced that it has launched a Tokyo 2020 anti-doping dedicated webpage with a summary of key information for National Paralympic Committees, National Anti-Doping Organisations and International Federatio
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Tokyo Olympics Minister Seiko Hashimoto set to head organizing committee
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], February 17 (ANI/Sputnik): Japan's minister in charge of holding the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Seiko Hashimoto, has been selected by a panel to head the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee after Yoshiro Mori stepped down from the post in the wake of his controversial
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Tokyo Olympics chief Mori steps down over sexist remarks
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], February 12 (ANI): Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics organising committee head Yoshiro Mori announced his resignation on Friday over his remarks about women talking too much, which were branded "sexist" at home and abroad.
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Tokyo Olympics chief Mori to step down over sexist remarks
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], February 11 (ANI): Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics organising committee head Yoshiro Mori will resign over his remarks about women talking too much, which were branded "sexist" at home and abroad, sources familiar with the matter said Thursday, Kyodo News reported.
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IOC publishes first 'Playbook' outlining measures to deliver 'safe' Tokyo
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], February 3 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday announced that it has published the first Playbook, a resource which outlines the "personal responsibilities key stakeholders must take" to play their role in ensuring safe and successful Olympic
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IOC president encourages Oly participants to take COVID-19 vaccine, but it
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], January 27 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said that its president Thomas Bach held consultation calls with the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) on Friday, as the Olympic Movement enters the final stretch in preparations for the postponed Olympic an
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Florida authorities propose relocating summer Olympics from Tokyo to US
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Florida [US], January 26 (ANI/Sputnik): Florida chief financial officer Jimmy Patronis has sent a letter to International Olympic Committee (OIC) president Thomas Bach proposing to relocate the 2021 Olympic and Paralympic Games from Japan to the United States.
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All parties involved are working together to prepare for successful Tokyo
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], January 22 (ANI): International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday reiterated its stand that the body is fully committed to the successful delivery of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 this year.
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Tokyo 2020 organizers to extend deals with all domestic sponsors
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], December 24 (ANI/Xinhua): The Tokyo 2020 organizing committee announced here on Thursday that all 68 domestic companies have decided to extend their sponsorship deals after reaching a "basic agreement."
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports revokes suspension of PCI
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Wednesday revoked the suspension of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) with an immediate effect.
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Our para-athletes are our strength and source of inspiration, says Rijiju
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 3 (ANI): The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Thursday attended a virtual session on Thursday in the presence of Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) president Deepa Malik, revered Indian para-athletes Devendra Jhajharia, Parul Parmar and
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IOC, IPC praise engagement and optimisations central to Paris 2024's plans
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], December 3 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said that a joint delivery partners meeting, a coordination commission update and joint steering forum, involving the IOC and International Paralympic Committee (IPC), Paris 2024 and its local stakeholders we
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