Permanent TSB to sponsor Olympic and Paralympic teams Permanent TSB has been named as the title sponsor for both the Irish Olympic and Irish Paralympic teams at the Paris 2024 Games. Business • 10 Mar
Officials drag on-air reporter away at Beijing games A Dutch reporter in the middle of a live broadcast was dragged away by Chinese security officials during the Winter Olympic Games opening ceremony in … World • 05 Feb
China says western nations will regret Olympic boycott China warned Western nations that they would "pay the price" for a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. World • 09 Dec 21
Japan's economy bounced back ahead of the Olympics Japan's economy rebounded more than expected before the Olympics after slumping in the first three months of this year, data showed, a sign consumption and … Business • 16 Aug 21
German pentathlon pair may face animal cruelty charge The German Animal Welfare Association has said it has filed a complaint of cruelty to animals against a German modern pentathlete and a coach, who … World • 13 Aug 21
'Kellie! Kellie! Kellie!' Olympic hero welcomed home Olympic gold medallist Kellie Harrington returned to Portland Row in Dublin this afternoon to chants of 'Kellie! Kellie! Kellie!' ringing out. Ireland • 13 Dec 21
'Last week like a dream' for Harrington's partner Kellie Harrington's partner Mandy Loughlin has said the last week has been "like a dream unfolding from day to day". Ireland • 09 Aug 21
Belarusian sprinter decided to defect on way to airport Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya decided to defect as she was being driven to a Tokyo airport because her grandmother told her that it was not … World • 05 Aug 21
World's oldest Ironman seeks Olympic tips Japan's Hiromu Inada is watching the Tokyo Olympics hoping to pick up some tips from the athletes before he competes in next year's Ironman world … News Lens • 05 Aug 21
Tokyo 2020: Belarusian athlete arrives in Poland Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya has landed in Poland, where she is to take refuge after saying she feared for her life if forced to … World • 04 Aug 21
Belarus athlete says she is 'safe' at Tokyo airport Belarus Olympic athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya has said she was "safe" and under police protection in Japan after claiming she had been forced to leave the … World • 01 Aug 21
Tears, hugs and high fives as Olympic rowers return There were emotional scenes outside Dublin Airport today as the Irish Olympic rowing team returned home from Tokyo with their gold and bronze medals. Ireland • 02 Aug 21
BBC presenter Scott 'proud of accent' after criticism BBC presenter Alex Scott has said she is "proud of my accent" after a former Labour minister and House of Lords member criticised her pronunciation. World • 31 Jul 21
McSharry family 'immensely proud' of Olympic finalist The family of Olympic swimmer Mona McSharry say they have been on an emotional rollercoaster over the past few days as she competed in Tokyo … Ireland • 27 Jul 21
Tropical storm approaching Japan affects Olympic events A tropical storm is barrelling towards northeastern Japan, forcing Tokyo Olympics organisers to reschedule rowing and archery that could be affected by high winds. World • 26 Jul 21
Olympics opening ceremony director fired over old video The show director for the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony has been fired on the eve of the event over a decades-old skit referencing the Holocaust, … Olympics • 22 Jul 21
15 new Covid cases linked to Olympics, one at village Tokyo Olympics organisers have reported a case of Covid-19 at the athletes' village, along with 14 other new cases connected to the games that begin … Coronavirus • 17 Jul 21
Portland Row is behind Olympic boxer Kellie Harrington Excitement is building on Portland Row in Dublin's north inner city ahead of the Olympic Games. Olympics • 15 Jul 21
Irish athlete's inspiring journey to the Olympics Nhat Nguyen was six years old when his family moved from Vietnam to Ireland in search of a better life. Fifteen years later the 21-year-old … Olympics • 13 Jul 21
FINA to review use of swim caps designed for afro hair Swimming's world governing body FINA said on it would review whether caps designed for afro and big hairstyles could be worn in its competitions if … World • 03 Jul 21
Japan set to extend state of emergency by three weeks Japan's government is set to extend a state of emergency in Tokyo and three other areas by about three weeks until the end of May … Coronavirus • 07 May 21
Six Tokyo Olympic torch staffers diagnosed with Covid Six people who helped with Japan's Olympic Torch relay were diagnosed with Covid-19, bringing the total number of participants in the event who got the … World • 02 May 21
Autistic teen dreams of dancing for Ireland at Olympics The pandemic isn't the first time 15-year-old Jack Doyle has had to cope with big challenges in his life. Ireland • 26 Apr 21
2021 Olympics will be 'games that conquered Covid' Tokyo's postponed Olympics will go ahead next year regardless of the coronavirus pandemic, IOC vice president John Coates said, vowing they will be the "games … Coronavirus • 07 Sep 20
Case against Kevin Mallon to return to court in Brazil The case against Irish man Kevin Mallon, who is facing charges relating to the alleged illegal resale of tickets during the 2016 Olympics in Rio, … Brazil • 11 Sep 19
