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
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
'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 • 10 Aug
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
