Singapore, March 25 (AFP/APP): Here are the latest developments in Asia related to the novel coronavirus pandemic: - Olympics delay - After days of mounting pressure, Tokyo 2020 organizers bowed
Sydney, Feb 27 (AFP/APP): Athletes preparing for the Tokyo Olympics will have to "wait and see" whether the Games go ahead as concerns soar about the coronavirus, the head of
Hong Kong, Feb 18 (AFP/APP): The coronavirus exposes an ignorance of China's lucrative sports market and poor contingency planning, experts say, after Formula One became the most high-profile casualty of
BEIJING, Feb. 10 (Xinhua/APP): Beijing Major Projects Construction Headquarters Office confirmed on Monday that Beijing will ensure the Winter Olympic venues and supporting infrastructures will be completed on schedule while
Tokyo, Feb 6 (AFP/APP): Tokyo 2020 Olympics organisers said Thursday the Games would "go ahead as planned", slamming misinformation over the new coronavirus for triggering panic. Chief executive officer Toshiro
Tokyo, Jan 22 (AFP/APP): It's 9:15 am on Sunday July 26 and excitement is building at the Tokyo Aquatics centre as the first swimming medals are up for grabs. Nearby
Tokyo, Jan 21 (AFP/APP): Uncertainty over Russia's participation for the third consecutive Olympics and concerns over the heat hang heavy over Tokyo 2020 preparations, with only six months until the
Tokyo, Dec 20 (AFP/APP): The Tokyo 2020 Olympics are expected to cost some 1.35 trillion yen ($12.6 billion), organisers said Friday, unveiling a final budget showing increased revenue balancing out
Tokyo, Dec 15 (AFP/APP): Tokyo formally unveiled its 60,000-seater main Olympic Stadium Sunday, more than seven months before the 2020 Opening Ceremony -- with a host of special features to
ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP): The construction of all competition venues and major infrastructure for the Beijing 2022 Wing Olympics will be completed with high quality, the Chinese organizers said. Beijing