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Olympic flame arrives in Tokyo after 'heartbreaking' fan banIn a taste of what is to come for thousands of athletes who will compete at the pandemic-postponed Games, the public was kept away from the...
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Robots fill in for humans in empty stadiums, cheer for sportsmen from empty standsThe chirpy humanoids are obviously a morale booster for sportspeople.
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Cancelling Olympics will have global impactThe Olympic brand could be damaged, although the International Olympic Committee may be among the least affected parties financially if the...
11 Mar, 2020, 12.04 AM IST
Coronavirus outbreak batters economies, raises fear of spreadPanic-buying of daily necessities emerged in Japan, tourist sites across Asia, Europe and the Mideast were deserted, and governments closed...
01 Mar, 2020, 09.00 PM IST
Japan has no 'Plan B' for Games despite CoronavirusHaving prepared for years and invested some $12 billion, Japan is eager to quell fears the Games might be called off, postponed or moved to...
28 Feb, 2020, 04.45 PM IST
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