Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Error-strewn France rally for test win over Japan

France had to rally again in the second half to beat Japan for a second successive week as they edged the home team 20-15 in Saturday's second test in Tokyo.

Rugby • 09 Jul 22

The Beijing Winter Olympics will go ahead regardless of Covid-19

IOC rules out any postponement for Winter Olympics

The International Olympic Committee has ruled out postponing the Beijing Winter Olympics under any circumstances related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

International Olympic Committee • 07 Dec 21

Frederik Madsen crashed into Charlie Tanfield at the Izu Velodrome

Tokyo 2020: British pursuit reign ends in Danish crash

Great Britain's reign as Olympic men's team pursuit champions ended in bizarre fashion as Danish rider Frederik Madsen crashed into Charlie Tanfield during their semi-final race.

Olympics • 03 Aug 21

The Games are scheduled to start in just over three weeks

Japan likely to extend Covid-19 curbs in Tokyo

Japan is likely to extend by two weeks or more coronavirus containment measures in the greater Tokyo area, four government sources said on Thursday, as infection numbers creep up less than a month before the Summer Olympics start.

Olympics • 01 Jul 21

Nhat Nguyen: 'Competing at the Olympics is goal I have set from a young age'

Nguyen confirmed for Team Ireland for Tokyo

Nhat Nguyen has been officially selected to represent Team Ireland in the badminton men's singles at the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer.

Olympics • 16 Jun 21

Irish swimmers set for final Tokyo chance in late June

Dates have now been set for the 2021 Swim Ireland Performance Meet which will be a final opportunity for a number of Irish swimmers to qualify for the Olympic Games.

Swimming • 01 Jun 21

Toshiro Muto remains confident the Olympics will go ahead as planned

Olympics chief insists Tokyo 2020 will proceed

Tokyo 2020 chief executive Toshiro Muto attempted to reassure those concerned about the Olympic Games going ahead this summer as he insisted "things are properly being managed".

Olympics • 26 May 21

The Dubliner knew a top-two finish in the European canoe-kayak sprint qualifier would secure qualification, but was unable to build on a good start

Eighth place for Egan in Olympic kayaking qualifier

Jenny Egan finished eighth in the final of the K1 200m final at the Olympic kayaking qualifiers in Hungary, meaning she will travel to Russia next week for a final chance to reach Tokyo.

other sport • 13 May 21

Tokyo Olympic Stadium hosts test event ahead of Games

Hundreds of athletes, including U.S. sprinter Justin Gatlin, participated in a test event at the Olympic Stadium on Sunday, as organisers fine-tuned operations and Covid-19 countermeasures with under three months to go before the Tokyo Games.

Olympics • 09 May 21

The Irish team will be vaccinated ahead of their travels to Tokyo

Irish athletes to be vaccinated ahead of Olympics

Ireland's Olympic and Paralympic athletes will be vaccinated ahead of this summer's Games in Tokyo.

Olympics • 06 May 21

Questions are again being raised about the summer Olympic games in Tokyo

Japan declares 'short' state of emergency in Tokyo

A 'short and powerful' state of emergency has been declared for Tokyo due to the on-going Covid-19 crisis, three months before the Olympic games are due to be held there.

Olympics • 23 Apr 21

The diving platform and swimming pool at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre

Australia back out of 'unsafe' Olympics test event

Australia's diving team said it was "not safe" to travel to Japan as they withdrew from a Tokyo Olympics test event on Friday just three months before the pandemic-postponed Games begin.

Australia • 23 Apr 21

Questions are being raised once more regarding the Tokyo Olympics

Japan poised to declare state of emergency for Tokyo

Further questions are being raised about this summer's Olympics with Japan set to declare a state of emergency in Tokyo as cases of Covid-19 surge.

Coronavirus • 21 Apr 21

Tokyo organisers to bar most international volunteers

Tokyo Olympic organisers have confirmed that Japan would not allow in volunteers from overseas except for some who are deemed essential, after it decided to bar international spectators amid public concerns over the novel coronavirus.

Olympics • 22 Mar 21

Pressure continues to increase on Japanese officials over the Olympics

Tokyo still seeking 10,000 medical staff for Olympics

Japan's government still plans to recruit 10,000 medical personnel for the Covid-19 delayed Olympics, despite the heavy strain on the healthcare system caused by a third wave of infections.

Olympics • 26 Jan 21

Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee CEO Toshiro Muto

Tokyo 2020 CEO not ruling out Games without spectators

Olympics organisers are "unwavering" on holding the coronavirus-delayed Games this year but can't rule out staging it without spectators, according to Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto.

Olympics • 20 Jan 21

More questions have been raised over the Tokyo Olympics

'Anything can happen' with Olympics: Japan minister

A Japanese cabinet minister admitted Friday that "anything can happen" with the coronavirus-postponed Tokyo Olympics, becoming the first senior official to concede uncertainty about the Games as Japan and other countries battle a surge in cases

Olympics • 15 Jan 21

A state of emergency was declared in the greater Tokyo area last week

Further delay of Tokyo Games 'never discussed'

The possibility of postponing the Tokyo Olympics for a second time has never been discussed, according to a spokesman for the Games organising committee.

Olympics • 14 Jan 21

This summer's game were postponed until 2021

Tokyo games organisers looking to save €240 million

Organisers of the rearranged Tokyo Olympics announced on Wednesday that they will be introducing cost-cutting measures to save €240 million as they plan for the Games next year.

Olympics • 07 Oct 20

The Games had originally been set to begin on 24 July this year

Schedule for rearranged Olympics announced

Next year's Tokyo Olympics will follow an almost identical competition schedule as the one planned for this year before the event was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, organisers have confirmed.

Paris 2024 • 17 Jul 20

Nadia Power: 'A National Championships in August would really be great, even if it's behind closed doors'

Power hoping for Nationals to sharpen up Tokyo charge

Nadia Power accepts that competing in foreign competitions in the next few months is unlikely but the Irish champion is hoping for a welcome return to competitive action at a national championships in August.

Athletics • 09 Jun 20

The Tokyo Games have been delayed by a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Tokyo governor moots 'simplified' Olympic Games

Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike said it may be necessary to a stage a "simplified" Olympics next year due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and that organisers were already discussing possible changes.

Paris 2024 • 04 Jun 20

Thomas Bach believes Tokyo 2021 will be a true demonstration of the Olympic spirit

Bach hopes Olympics can be 'light at end of the tunnel'

IOC president Thomas Bach hopes the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Games to next year can eventually help lead the world out of a "dark tunnel" following the coronavirus pandemic.

Paris 2024 • 25 Mar 20

IOC to outline Olympic qualification plan in April

The Olympic Federation of Ireland says the International Olympic Committee has committed to providing information on the qualification process for the Tokyo 2020 by "early April".

Other sport • 19 Mar 20

The Olympic rings by the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)

IOC insists 'no ideal solution' available for athletes

The International Olympic Committee has told athletes "no solution will be ideal" after a number of competitors raised concerns over its plans to press ahead with Tokyo 2020 despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Other sport • 18 Mar 20