India’s Neeraj Chopra gives gold-medal-winning javelin from Tokyo 2020 to The Olympic Museum
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: India’s first ever track and field Olympic Gold Medallist Neeraj Chopra has gifted the javelin he used for his historic victory in Tokyo 2020 to The...
Tokyo 2020: One year on. A show of hope, solidarity and peace
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Story UPDATED from 19th July release previewing these Tokyo 2020 ‘One Year On’ anniversary events. UPDATED STORY SCRIPT: The first anniversary of the Tokyo...
As Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 comes to an end, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach hails Games as symbol of world hope and solidarity
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: As the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 drew to a close, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach hailed Tokyo 2020 as a symbol of...
Future Olympic Hosts benefitting from ‘Games Experience Programme’ at Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is factoring in the future during the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, with a programme for future hosts to acquire...
IOC President draws parallels between sport and culture at the “Olympic Agora” exhibition of Olympic values in Tokyo
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach has marked the start of the second week of competition at Tokyo 2020 with a...
Animated film “Tomorrow’s Leaves” which celebrates the Olympic values is released worldwide on the day of the Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: The short animated film “Tomorrow’s Leaves” has been released worldwide today to coincide with the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games...
IOC President Thomas Bach visits Olympic Village at Tokyo 2020 and invites athletes to sign ‘Olympic Truce Mural’ to promote peace across the globe
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: Athletes and officials participating in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 will be encouraged to show their support for the Olympic Truce by signing the...
International Olympic Committee Executive Board members meet in Tokyo ahead of the Olympic Games
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: The Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee met in-person today ahead of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. IOC President Thomas Bach...
IOC showcases the film “What Agnes Saw” ahead of Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has launched a film featuring the oldest-living Olympian and one of the youngest, as part of its...
IOC President Thomas Bach meets Tokyo Governor KOIKE Yuriko with the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 eight days away
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has met with KOIKE Yuriko, the Governor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG), and...
Olympic Games Executive Director Christophe Dubi says Tokyo is ready for a safe and secure Games
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT The IOC’s Olympic Games Executive Director Christophe Dubi has hailed the “outstanding” preparations for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, and says...
IOC President discusses preparations for Tokyo 2020 with Japanese Prime Minister with nine days to go until Opening Ceremony
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has expressed his “respect and gratitude” to the Government and people of Japan...
IOC President Thomas Bach sees International Broadcast Centre in Tokyo ready for action
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has visited the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, to...
“The World Is With You” – Message from IOC President to athletes following decision on spectators at Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has delivered a message of support to athletes arriving in Japan for Olympic Games Tokyo...
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach arrives in Japan ahead of Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: IOC President Thomas Bach has arrived in Japan with just over two weeks to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Tokyo...
International Broadcast Centre set up and ready for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: Athletes at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 will be virtually supported in venues by fans from around the world, with advanced technology used by Olympic...
29 refugee athletes to send a message of solidarity and hope to the world at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: Twenty-nine athletes competing across 12 sports and from 13 host National Olympics Committees (NOCs) will be part of the IOC Refugee Olympic Team...
Dutch-based Iranian Taekwondo athlete Dina Langeroudi selected for the IOC Refugee Olympic Team to compete in Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: Taekwondo athlete Dina Pouryounes Langeroudi, an Iranian refugee based in the Netherlands, has secured her place in the IOC Refugee Olympic Team...
Belgium-based Afghan refugee and Taekwondo fighter Abdullah Sediqi selected for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: Afghan refugee and Taekwondo fighter Abdullah Sediqi has been included in the IOC Refugee Olympic Team which will compete at Tokyo 2020. Abdullah, who...
South Sudanese refugee Paulo Amotun Lokoro selected to compete again in 1500m for IOC Refugee Olympic Team at Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: 1500m runner Paulo Amotun Lokoro once herded cattle on the Sudanese plains. Now he will get to compete in his second consecutive Olympic Games for the...
South Sudanese refugee athlete James Chiengjiek Nyang retains his place on the IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: 400-metre runner James Chiengjiek Nyang will compete in his second successive Olympic Games for the IOC Refugee Olympic Team in Tokyo 2020. James...
Sudanese long distance runner Jamal Abdoul-Magid picked for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: Jamal Abdoul-Magid, a 5000m runner now based in Israel, will be part of the IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020. Jamal fled Sudan as a teenager,...
South Sudanese refugee Anjelina Nadai Lohalith selected again to run in 1500 metres for IOC Refugee Olympic Team in Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: Middle distance runner Anjelina Nadai Lohalith, a South Sudanese refugee based in Kenya, has been included in the IOC Refugee Olympic Team to compete...
Dutch-based Syrian badminton player Aram Mahmoud makes the IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: Syrian badminton player Aram Mahmoud, now a refugee in the Netherlands, has been selected for the IOC Refugee Olympic Team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic...
Congolese judoka Popole Misenga selected again to compete for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: Brazil-based Congolese refugee Popole Misenga has been included in this year’s Refugee Olympic team for Tokyo 2020, having also been part of the...
German-based Syrian refugee swimmer Yusra Mardini to compete in her second Games for IOC Refugee Olympic Team
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini will continue her inspirational Olympic story having been selected to compete again for the IOC Refugee Olympic Team...
Syrian Karateka Wael Shrub picked for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: German-based Syrian refugee Wael Shrub will represent the IOC Refugee Olympic Team in karate at Tokyo 2020. Wael was a member of the Syrian National...
Portugal-based Sprinter Dorian Keletela makes the IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: Dorian Keletela, a refugee from the Republic of Congo, has been selected for the IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020. Dorian is a sprinter who now...
Syrian Refugee Boxer Wessam Salamana Picked for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: Germany-based Syrian Refugee boxer Wessam Salamana will fight as part of the IOC Refugee Olympic Team at Tokyo 2020. Wessam represented Syria at the...
Iranian refugee kayaker Saeid Fazloula included in IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: German-based kayaker Saeid Fazloula, an Iranian Refugee, will compete in his first Olympics for the IOC Refugee Olympic Team in Tokyo 2020. Fazloula...
Swiss-based Syrian cyclist Ahmad Badreddin Wais picked for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: Syrian refugee Ahmad Badreddin Wais, a cyclist now based in Switzerland, will represent the IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020. Badreddin is a...
Syrian refugee Sanda Aldass to compete in Judo for IOC Refugee Olympic Team at Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: Dutch-based Judoka Sanda Aldass has been included in the IOC Refugee Olympic Team that will be part of the Tokyo 2020 Games. Originally from the...
Canada-based Iranian Hamoon Derafshipour included in IOC Refugee Olympic Team to compete in Karate at Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: Iranian refugee Hamoon Derafshipour will compete for the IOC Refugee Olympic Team in Tokyo 2020 and Samira Malekipour, his wife and coach, will be...
Swiss-based Eritrean refugee Luna Solomon picked for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: Eritrean refugee shooter Luna Solomon can set her sights on Olympic glory after being selected for the IOC Olympic Refugee Team for Tokyo 2020. Luna...
Germany-based Syrian Swimmer Alaa Maso picked for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: Syrian refugee Alaa Maso will swim in the Olympics having been selected for the IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020. Alaa started in the pool at a...
Germany-based Iranian refugee Kimia Alizadeh selected for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: Iranian refugee Kimia Alizadeh Zenozi will compete in Taekwondo at her second Olympics in Tokyo 2020, this time for the IOC Refugee Olympic...
Iraqi refugee wrestler Aker Al Obaidi makes the IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: Austria-based wrestler Aker al Obaidi has been given the chance to compete at his first Olympics, for the IOC Refugee Olympic Team in Tokyo 2020. Aker...
France-based Refugee Cyclist Masomah Ali Zada selected for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: Afghan refugee road cyclist Masomah Ali Zada will compete in Tokyo 2020 for the IOC Refugee Olympic Team. Masomah was born in Afghanistan but spent...
Venezuelan Refugee boxer Eldric Samuel Sella Rodriguez Picked for IOC Refugee Olympic Team
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: Venezuelan refugee Eldric Samuel Sella Rodriguez, now based in Trinidad and Tobago, will box for the IOC Refugee Olympic Team at Tokyo 2020. Born in...
Sudanese 800 metre runner Rose Nathike Likonyen retains her place on the IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: Rose Nathike Likonyen fled her South Sudanese homeland for Kenya aged just eight. Now she will compete in a second consecutive Olympic appearance for...
UK-based Cameroonian refugee Cyrille Fagat Tchatchet II selected for weightlifting in IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: Weightlifter Cyrille Fagat Tchatchet II has fulfilled his dream of being picked for the IOC Refugee Olympic Team to compete in the Tokyo 2020...
Tachlowini Melake Gabriyesos selected for the IOC Refugee Olympic Team to compete in the Tokyo 2020 Games
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: Israel-based marathon runner Tachlowini Gabriyesos has been included in the IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020. He finally settled in Israel...
UPDATED: As Countdown Clock reaches 100 days to go, IOC sees Tokyo as best-prepared city in Olympic history
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY HEADLINE: International Olympic Committee hails Tokyo as the best-prepared host city ever with 100 days to go until the Olympic Games 2020 LOCATION: Tokyo, Japan,...
International Olympic Committee respects and accepts Japanese decision on overseas spectators
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) were today informed by the Japanese parties in the...
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach discusses preparations for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 with six months to go until the Opening Ceremony
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: With six months to go until the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach took the opportunity to address some...
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach visits Tokyo 2020 Olympic Stadium and Athletes’ Village
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has visited the new Olympic Stadium and Athletes’ Village ahead of next summer’s postponed Tokyo...
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach praises Tokyo 2020’s determination and commitment to safe Olympic Games next summer after meeting Japanese Prime Minister Suga for the first time.
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has praised the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee for their determination and commitment to host the Olympic...
As Tokyo celebrates one year to go until the Olympic Games, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach believes the Games will be the “symbol of hope” for the world
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. With a year to go until the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach believes the Games will be the symbol of hope for the...
New dates for Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 revealed
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) together with the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government...
International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Tokyo 2020 agree to postpone Olympic Games due to COVID-19 pandemic
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. IOC President Thomas Bach and the Prime Minister of Japan, Abe Shinzo, held a conference call this morning to discuss the constantly changing environment with regard to...
Tokyo 2020 OLYMPIC FLAME HANDOVER CEREMONY DELIVERS MESSAGE OF HOPE
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International Olympic Committee hosts two hour conference call with Athlete Representatives as consultations continue ahead of Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has held a call with 220 athlete representatives from around the world in the latest of its consultations with stakeholders ahead...
Day three of Tokyo 2020 European Olympic Boxing qualifying events take place in London, United Kingdom
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Day two of Tokyo 2020 European Olympic Boxing qualifying events take place in London, United Kingdom
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Tokyo 2020 European Olympic Boxing qualifying events get underway in London, United Kingdom
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OLYMPIC FLAME FOR TOKYO 2020 PROVIDES BEACON OF HOPE FOLLOWING LIGHTING CERMONY IN ANCIENT OLYMPIA
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. The Olympic Flame for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 was lit today in Ancient Olympia, Greece. This marks the start of its journey to Japan where, in only 134 days, the...
IOC President Thomas Bach says the Olympic Flame lighting ceremony a strong signal of commitment to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
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Last day of Tokyo 2020 Asian/Oceanian Olympic Boxing qualifiers take place in Amman Jordan
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Tokyo 2020 Asian/Oceanian Olympic Boxing qualifying semi-finals take place in Amman Jordan
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Tokyo 2020 Asian/Oceanian Olympic Boxing qualifying quarter-finals take place in Amman Jordan
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Day six of Tokyo 2020 Asian/Oceanian Olympic Boxing qualifying events take place in Amman Jordan
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Day five of Tokyo 2020 Asian/Oceanian Olympic Boxing qualifying events take place in Amman Jordan
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Day four of Tokyo 2020 Asian/Oceanian Olympic Boxing qualifying events take place in Amman Jordan
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Day three of Tokyo 2020 Asian/Oceanian Olympic Boxing qualifying events take place in Amman Jordan
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Day two of Tokyo 2020 Asian/Oceanian Olympic Boxing qualifying events take place in Amman Jordan
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Tokyo 2020 Asian/Oceanian Olympic Boxing qualifying events get underway in Amman Jordan
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IOC EXECUTIVE BOARD STATEMENT ON THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND THE OLYMPIC GAMES TOKYO 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. On the occasion of the IOC Executive Board meeting taking place on 3 and 4 March 2020 at Olympic House, Lausanne, Switzerland, the IOC EB heard a report on all the...
Lighting of the Olympic Flame Tokyo 2020 and Handover Ceremonies – Live Feeds Available to Media
Lighting of the Olympic Flame and Handover Ceremonies – Live Feeds Available to Media On 12 March, the Olympic flame will be lit in front of the ruins of the Temple of Hera in Olympia, Greece. Seven days later, on 19 March, the Olympic Flame will be handed over from Greece to the...
Last day of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Boxing Qualifying finals take place in Senegalese capital Dakar
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First of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Boxing Qualifying finals take place in Senegalese capital Dakar
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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Boxing Qualifying Semi-finals take place in Senegalese capital Dakar
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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Boxing Qualifying Quarter-finals take place in Senegalese capital Dakar
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Day five of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Boxing Qualifying events take place in Senegalese capital Dakar
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Day four of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Boxing Qualifying events take place in Senegalese capital Dakar
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Day three of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Boxing Qualifying events take place in Senegalese capital Dakar
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First of five Tokyo 2020 Olympic Boxing Qualifying events gets underway in Senegalese capital Dakar
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11-year-old British skateboarding sensation Sky Brown ready to star at Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Sky Brown isn’t your normal 11-year-old. The skateboarding sensation wants to be a leading light for women around the world as she aims to make her Olympic debut at...
TOKYO ON TRACK AS CELEBRATIONS MARK ONE YEAR TO GO UNTIL THE START OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: A series of celebrations have taken place in Tokyo to mark exactly one year to go until the start of the Olympic Games 2020. Excitement in Japan is already...
IOC announces list of Refugee Athlete Scholarship-Holders aiming to be part of IOC Refugee Olympic Team Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today released the list of Refugee Athlete Scholarship-Holders who are aiming to be part of the IOC Refugee Olympic...
IOC EXECUTIVE BOARD RECOMMENDS BOXING KEEP ITS PLACE AT TOKYO 2020 AND SUSPENSION OF RECOGNITION FOR AIBA
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Boxing is set to maintain its place on the sports programme of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, but the recognition of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) by...
IOC CONSIDERS REQUEST FOR UNIFIED KOREAN TEAMS AT TOKYO 2020 AND WELCOMES THEIR JOINT BID TO HOST OLYMPIC GAMES 2032
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT: A year after North and South Korea made history by marching together in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018, the International...
IOC President Bach visits Fukushima with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as tsunami-hit region prepares to host events in Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY HEADLINE: IOC President Bach visits Fukushima with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as tsunami-hit region prepares to host events in Olympic Games Tokyo...
International Olympic Committee Announces Refugee Olympic Team Will Compete at Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY HEADLINE: INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES REFUGEE OLYMPIC TEAM WILL COMPETE AT OLYMPIC GAMES TOKYO 2020 DATE: 9 October, 2018 LOCATION: Buenos Aires,...
IOC announces event programme for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Story Headline: IOC announces event programme for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Location: Lausanne, Switzerland Date: 9th June 2017 The Executive Board (EB) of the...
Tokyo 2020
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August 27, 2022
India’s Neeraj Chopra gives gold-medal-winning javelin from Tokyo 2020 to The Olympic Museum
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July 23, 2022
Tokyo 2020: One year on. A show of hope, solidarity and peace
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August 8, 2021
As Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 comes to an end, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach hails...
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August 2, 2021
Future Olympic Hosts benefitting from ‘Games Experience Programme’ at Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
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July 30, 2021
IOC President draws parallels between sport and culture at the “Olympic Agora” exhibition of Olympic...
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July 23, 2021
Animated film “Tomorrow’s Leaves” which celebrates the Olympic values is released worldwide on the...
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July 19, 2021
IOC President Thomas Bach visits Olympic Village at Tokyo 2020 and invites athletes to sign ‘Olympic...
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July 17, 2021
International Olympic Committee Executive Board members meet in Tokyo ahead of the Olympic Games
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July 16, 2021
IOC showcases the film “What Agnes Saw” ahead of Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
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July 15, 2021
Olympic Games Executive Director Christophe Dubi says Tokyo is ready for a safe and secure Games
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July 15, 2021
IOC President Thomas Bach meets Tokyo Governor KOIKE Yuriko with the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 eight days...
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July 14, 2021
IOC President discusses preparations for Tokyo 2020 with Japanese Prime Minister with nine days to go...
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July 13, 2021
IOC President Thomas Bach sees International Broadcast Centre in Tokyo ready for action
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July 9, 2021
“The World Is With You” – Message from IOC President to athletes following decision on...
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July 8, 2021
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach arrives in Japan ahead of Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
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July 2, 2021
International Broadcast Centre set up and ready for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
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June 8, 2021
Swiss-based Eritrean refugee Luna Solomon picked for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
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June 8, 2021
Germany-based Syrian Swimmer Alaa Maso picked for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
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June 8, 2021
Syrian refugee Sanda Aldass to compete in Judo for IOC Refugee Olympic Team at Tokyo 2020
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June 8, 2021
Swiss-based Syrian cyclist Ahmad Badreddin Wais picked for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
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June 8, 2021
Germany-based Iranian refugee Kimia Alizadeh selected for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
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June 8, 2021
Canada-based Iranian Hamoon Derafshipour included in IOC Refugee Olympic Team to compete in Karate at...
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June 8, 2021
France-based Refugee Cyclist Masomah Ali Zada selected for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
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June 8, 2021
Iranian refugee kayaker Saeid Fazloula included in IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
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June 8, 2021
UK-based Cameroonian refugee Cyrille Fagat Tchatchet II selected for weightlifting in IOC Refugee...
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June 8, 2021
Sudanese 800 metre runner Rose Nathike Likonyen retains her place on the IOC Refugee Olympic Team for...
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June 8, 2021
Venezuelan Refugee boxer Eldric Samuel Sella Rodriguez Picked for IOC Refugee Olympic Team
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June 8, 2021
Iraqi refugee wrestler Aker Al Obaidi makes the IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
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June 8, 2021
Tachlowini Melake Gabriyesos selected for the IOC Refugee Olympic Team to compete in the Tokyo 2020 Games
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June 8, 2021
South Sudanese refugee Paulo Amotun Lokoro selected to compete again in 1500m for IOC Refugee Olympic...
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June 8, 2021
South Sudanese refugee athlete James Chiengjiek Nyang retains his place on the IOC Refugee Olympic Team...
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June 8, 2021
Belgium-based Afghan refugee and Taekwondo fighter Abdullah Sediqi selected for IOC Refugee Olympic Team...
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June 8, 2021
Dutch-based Iranian Taekwondo athlete Dina Langeroudi selected for the IOC Refugee Olympic Team to...
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June 8, 2021
Syrian Refugee Boxer Wessam Salamana Picked for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
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June 8, 2021
Sudanese long distance runner Jamal Abdoul-Magid picked for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
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June 8, 2021
29 refugee athletes to send a message of solidarity and hope to the world at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
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June 8, 2021
South Sudanese refugee Anjelina Nadai Lohalith selected again to run in 1500 metres for IOC Refugee...
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June 8, 2021
Portugal-based Sprinter Dorian Keletela makes the IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
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June 8, 2021
German-based Syrian refugee swimmer Yusra Mardini to compete in her second Games for IOC Refugee Olympic...
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June 8, 2021
Syrian Karateka Wael Shrub picked for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
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June 8, 2021
Dutch-based Syrian badminton player Aram Mahmoud makes the IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
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June 8, 2021
Congolese judoka Popole Misenga selected again to compete for IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020
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April 14, 2021
UPDATED: As Countdown Clock reaches 100 days to go, IOC sees Tokyo as best-prepared city in Olympic history
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March 20, 2021
International Olympic Committee respects and accepts Japanese decision on overseas spectators
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January 22, 2021
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach discusses preparations for Olympic Games Tokyo...
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November 17, 2020
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach visits Tokyo 2020 Olympic Stadium and Athletes’...
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November 16, 2020
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach praises Tokyo 2020’s determination and...
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July 23, 2020
As Tokyo celebrates one year to go until the Olympic Games, International Olympic Committee President...
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March 30, 2020
New dates for Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 revealed
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March 24, 2020
International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Tokyo 2020 agree to postpone Olympic Games due to COVID-19...
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March 19, 2020
Tokyo 2020 OLYMPIC FLAME HANDOVER CEREMONY DELIVERS MESSAGE OF HOPE
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March 18, 2020
International Olympic Committee hosts two hour conference call with Athlete Representatives as...
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March 16, 2020
Day three of Tokyo 2020 European Olympic Boxing qualifying events take place in London, United Kingdom
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March 15, 2020
Day two of Tokyo 2020 European Olympic Boxing qualifying events take place in London, United Kingdom
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March 14, 2020
Tokyo 2020 European Olympic Boxing qualifying events get underway in London, United Kingdom
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March 12, 2020
IOC President Thomas Bach says the Olympic Flame lighting ceremony a strong signal of commitment to the...
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March 12, 2020
OLYMPIC FLAME FOR TOKYO 2020 PROVIDES BEACON OF HOPE FOLLOWING LIGHTING CERMONY IN ANCIENT OLYMPIA
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March 11, 2020
Last day of Tokyo 2020 Asian/Oceanian Olympic Boxing qualifiers take place in Amman Jordan
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March 10, 2020
Tokyo 2020 Asian/Oceanian Olympic Boxing qualifying semi-finals take place in Amman Jordan
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March 9, 2020
Tokyo 2020 Asian/Oceanian Olympic Boxing qualifying quarter-finals take place in Amman Jordan
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March 8, 2020
Day six of Tokyo 2020 Asian/Oceanian Olympic Boxing qualifying events take place in Amman Jordan
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March 7, 2020
Day five of Tokyo 2020 Asian/Oceanian Olympic Boxing qualifying events take place in Amman Jordan
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March 6, 2020
Day four of Tokyo 2020 Asian/Oceanian Olympic Boxing qualifying events take place in Amman Jordan
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March 5, 2020
Day three of Tokyo 2020 Asian/Oceanian Olympic Boxing qualifying events take place in Amman Jordan
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March 4, 2020
Day two of Tokyo 2020 Asian/Oceanian Olympic Boxing qualifying events take place in Amman Jordan
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March 3, 2020
IOC EXECUTIVE BOARD STATEMENT ON THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND THE OLYMPIC GAMES TOKYO 2020
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March 3, 2020
Tokyo 2020 Asian/Oceanian Olympic Boxing qualifying events get underway in Amman Jordan
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March 1, 2020
Lighting of the Olympic Flame Tokyo 2020 and Handover Ceremonies – Live Feeds Available to Media
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February 29, 2020
Last day of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Boxing Qualifying finals take place in Senegalese capital Dakar
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February 26, 2020
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Boxing Qualifying Semi-finals take place in Senegalese capital Dakar
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February 25, 2020
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Boxing Qualifying Quarter-finals take place in Senegalese capital Dakar
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February 24, 2020
Day five of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Boxing Qualifying events take place in Senegalese capital Dakar
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February 23, 2020
Day four of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Boxing Qualifying events take place in Senegalese capital Dakar
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February 22, 2020
Day three of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Boxing Qualifying events take place in Senegalese capital Dakar
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February 21, 2020
Day two of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Boxing Qualifying events take place in Senegalese capital Dakar
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February 20, 2020
First of five Tokyo 2020 Olympic Boxing Qualifying events gets underway in Senegalese capital Dakar
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January 12, 2020
11-year-old British skateboarding sensation Sky Brown ready to star at Tokyo 2020
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July 24, 2019
TOKYO ON TRACK AS CELEBRATIONS MARK ONE YEAR TO GO UNTIL THE START OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES 2020
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June 20, 2019
IOC announces list of Refugee Athlete Scholarship-Holders aiming to be part of IOC Refugee Olympic Team...
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May 22, 2019
IOC EXECUTIVE BOARD RECOMMENDS BOXING KEEP ITS PLACE AT TOKYO 2020 AND SUSPENSION OF RECOGNITION FOR AIBA
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February 15, 2019
IOC CONSIDERS REQUEST FOR UNIFIED KOREAN TEAMS AT TOKYO 2020 AND WELCOMES THEIR JOINT BID TO HOST...
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November 24, 2018
IOC President Bach visits Fukushima with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as tsunami-hit region...
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October 9, 2018
International Olympic Committee Announces Refugee Olympic Team Will Compete at Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
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June 9, 2017
IOC announces event programme for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
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