Category: OLYMPIC

By the Olympics Sports team Abdul Rahim and Muhammad Saeed, Tokyo Japan, Sept 22, 2018: Optional Media Tour to disaster affected area in conjunction with (World Press Briefing) WPB, hosted by Tokyo Metropolitan Government from Friday September 7 to 9, 2018 (Brave People JAPAN). Day 1: Saturday, Sep 8 in Miyagi Prefecture Miyagi Stadium Sports Smile…

Beijing, Sep 18, 2018: During the third International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission meeting (17-18 September), the Beijing 2022 Organising Committee expanded on plans to leverage the Olympic Winter Games 2022 to leave a legacy for tomorrow. “We have continued to emphasise the importance for the Organising Committee of producing an intelligent Games plan that…

Lausanne, Sep 18, 2018: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Allianz today announced that the insurer will join the ”Worldwide Olympic Partner” (TOP) Programme in 2021 (Allianz Olympic Insurance Partner). Through this sponsorship agreement, Allianz will work with the IOC to provide innovative and integrated insurance solutions to support the Olympic Movement, including the Organising…

Dublin, Sep 17, 2018: Rugby sevens’ Olympic qualification pathway for Tokyo 2020 has today confirmed (rugby sevens confirmed) by the International Olympic Committee and World Rugby. Twelve teams will compete for medals in both the men’s and women’s rugby sevens competitions from 27 July- 1 August at Tokyo Stadium. Japan’s men’s and women’s teams secures…

Tokyo, Sept 12, 2018: The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020), the International Olympic Committee and the Hellenic Olympic Committee announced today the dates for the Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony and Olympic Flame Handover Ceremony that will form part of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay. The Flame Lighting Ceremony…

Tokyo, Sept 12, 2018: Following an agreement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Swimming Federation (FINA), the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) announced today the competition schedule by session that includes the order of all of the Tokyo 2020 Aquatics schedule events.   Swimming events will…

Tokyo, Sept 12, 2018: The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) announced today that it will start inviting applications for the Tokyo 2020 Games volunteer programme from 26 September 2018 (Tokyo 2020 Recruitment). Volunteers will provide valuable support for the operation of the Games in a variety of roles at…

Tokyo, Sept 07, 2018: The World Press Briefing for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, which brought together the world’s main media and press agencies to better understand the media operations during the games, concluded this week in the Japanese capital (PRESS NETWORK). At the event, the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee announced innovative technology infrastructure for…

Bonn, Sept 06, 2018: A record 16 disciplines from 14 sports will be available for Rights Holding Broadcasters to show live from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has revealed (Paralympic Games broadcast live). Badminton, boccia, road cycling, goalball, triathlon and the marathon events in athletics – sports that are either…

by Tom Lloyd, La Jolla, California, Sept 5, 2018: The International Surfing Association (ISA) continues to make great strides to grow and develop Surfing around the globe, with the ongoing access of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) development programme Olympic Solidarity (promote global growth). From July 4-15 the Cape Verde Surfing Federation, with the support…