BEIJING – Elana Meyers Taylor, the decorated American bobsledder who has medaled in the past three Olympics, said Tuesday she … [Read more...] about US bobsled Olympic athlete in isolation after COVID-19 positive test
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COVID-19 cases rise among Olympic personnel arriving in Beijing
Eight athletes or team officials were among 28 people who had tested positive on arrival at the airport on Sunday. About … [Read more...] about COVID-19 cases rise among Olympic personnel arriving in Beijing
China reports jump in COVID-19 cases among Olympic athletes, officials
Cases among athletes and team officials exceeded those for "other stakeholders", including media, sponsors and staff, for the … [Read more...] about China reports jump in COVID-19 cases among Olympic athletes, officials
China drops plans to sell Olympic tickets as COVID-19 cases rise
But its approach has come under sustained pressure in recent weeks with multiple virus clusters in key areas including the … [Read more...] about China drops plans to sell Olympic tickets as COVID-19 cases rise
Olympic hopefuls must leave amid COVID-19 spread
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As the news broke that two-time U.S. figure skating champion and almost certain 2022 Olympian Alysa Liu … [Read more...] about Olympic hopefuls must leave amid COVID-19 spread
Olympic chiefs urge Beijing participants to be ‘extra vigilant’ about COVID-19
LAUSANNE: Olympic chiefs on Wednesday (Jan 5) urged all participants at next month's Winter Games in Beijing to be "extra … [Read more...] about Olympic chiefs urge Beijing participants to be ‘extra vigilant’ about COVID-19
China expects COVID-19 cases due to Olympic Games arrivals
BEIJING: Organisers of the Beijing Winter Olympics said on Thursday (Dec 23) they expect a "certain number" of COVID-19 cases … [Read more...] about China expects COVID-19 cases due to Olympic Games arrivals
Commentary: Japan’s Olympic success has been overshadowed by COVID-19 failure
LUND, Sweden: From a sporting perspective, the Tokyo Olympics were a massive success for Japan. Finishing third behind the … [Read more...] about Commentary: Japan’s Olympic success has been overshadowed by COVID-19 failure
Tokyo Olympic health expert declares ‘safe’ Games on COVID-19 front
TOKYO – The head of an expert group that advised Tokyo Olympic organizers on coronavirus prevention measures touted their … [Read more...] about Tokyo Olympic health expert declares ‘safe’ Games on COVID-19 front
Tokyo has shown the COVID-19 pandemic can be beaten, says Olympic Games health adviser
TOKYO: A leading Olympic Games health adviser said on Saturday (Aug 7) that Tokyo 2020 had shown the COVID-19 pandemic could … [Read more...] about Tokyo has shown the COVID-19 pandemic can be beaten, says Olympic Games health adviser
Japan warns of unprecedented COVID-19 spread as cases hit record in Olympic host city
TOKYO: Japan warned on Wednesday (Aug 4) that coronavirus infections were surging at an unprecedented pace as new cases hit a … [Read more...] about Japan warns of unprecedented COVID-19 spread as cases hit record in Olympic host city
Organisers report 27 new Olympic Games-related COVID-19 cases
TOKYO: Tokyo Olympics organisers on Friday (Jul 30) reported 27 new Games-related COVID-19 cases, including three … [Read more...] about Organisers report 27 new Olympic Games-related COVID-19 cases