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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
All Tokyo 2020 Olympic medals to be made from e-waste All medals for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be made from metal collected by recycling electronic waste, games organisers have said. News Lens • 08 Feb 19
Japan's convenience stores to stop selling 'adult' mags Japan's convenience stores are preparing to stop selling pornographic magazines before waves of tourists visit the nation for the Olympic Games and the Rugby World ... Asia • 22 Jan 19
Olympian Biles claims abuse by gymnastics doctor Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles has said she was sexually abused by Team USA's former gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. World • 16 Jan 18
Koreas hold first talks in over two years North and South Korea have held their first talks in more than two years, which the United States have hailed as a good first step ... North Korea • 09 Jan 18
€300,000 in Government funding approved for OCI The Government has announced the restoration of funding for 2017 to the Olympic Council of Ireland. News • 14 Dec 17
Japan economy growing twice as fast as expected Japan is growing twice as fast as previously estimated, official data showed today, with the world's third-largest economy posting its longest string of gains in ... Business • 08 Dec 17
Report into Rio ticketing scandal due within 14 days The Cabinet has agreed to publish retired Judge Carroll Moran's report into the Rio ticketing scandal last summer. News • 26 Jul 17
Annalise Murphy returns defective Olympic medal Ireland's Olympic silver medallist Annalise Murphy has returned her medal due to a defect. Ireland • 26 May 17
Police seeking arrest warrant for third Irish man Brazilian police are sekeing an arrest warrant for a third Irish man in connection with the alleged mis-selling of Olympic tickets. News • 09 Sep 16
Treacy: Boxing funds may be cut after Rio results The head of the Irish Sports Council has warned that funding may be cut to Ireland's Olympic boxers following the team's performance at the Rio ... News • 02 Sep 16
Rio police seeking passports of six OCI members The passports of three members of the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) have been seized following the search of a hotel in Brazil in relation ... News • 21 Aug 16
Retired judge to chair ticketing inquiry - Ross The Minister for Tourism and Sport has announced a non-statutory inquiry into the Olympic ticketing controversy. News • 19 Aug 16
Warrants issued for four THG Sports executives Police in Rio de Janeiro investigating allegations of ticket touting at the Olympics have said they have issued arrest warrants for four executives of the ... News • 16 Aug 16
