What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic GamesDonald Trump's travel ban raises concerns for the upcoming World Cup and Olympics. The ban impacts citizens from twelve countries. Exceptio...
06 Jun, 2025, 07.24 PM IST
Pandemic-hit Tokyo Olympics in numbersThe latest budget for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics of 1.6 trillion yen ($15 billion) is up 22% from the previous one compiled before ...
12 Jun, 2021, 10.26 PM IST
Japan may keep some virus curbs until Olympics start: PaperNew coronavirus infections in Olympics host Tokyo have inched down during the last month of emergency restrictions although authorities rem...
11 Jun, 2021, 11.26 AM IST
Japan artisans showcase Olympic collection as pandemic leaves things on sour noteWith just 99 days until the Olympics, a surge in virus cases has raised doubts about the Games.
16 Apr, 2021, 11.48 AM IST
'Everything evaporated': Ban on overseas spectators at Tokyo Olympics hits Japan tourismIt is a big setback for an industry that had high hopes for the Games.
22 Mar, 2021, 10.23 AM IST
No fans from abroad for postponed Tokyo OlympicsThe Japanese newspaper Mainichi said on Wednesday the decision had been made to exclude foreign fans. It cited only unnamed sources “involv...
03 Mar, 2021, 05.19 PM IST
Tokyo seeks 10,000 medical staff for Olympics despite virus surgeOpposition politicians grilled the government over the plans in parliament, as medical associations raised the alarm about dwindling capaci...
26 Jan, 2021, 12.01 PM IST
What could an Olympics postponement cost Japan?Toshiro Muto, CEO of Tokyo 2020, asked about how much delaying the games will cost Japan, said: "The basic policy of postponement was decid...
24 Mar, 2020, 08.34 PM IST
- USOC say foreign athletes not affected by Trump travel ban
USA-TRUMP-IMMIGRATION-USOC:USOC say foreign athletes not affected by Trump travel ban
31 Jan, 2017, 08.20 AM IST
- USOC say foreign athletes not affected by Trump travel ban
USA-TRUMP/IMMIGRATION-USOC:USOC say foreign athletes not affected by Trump travel ban
31 Jan, 2017, 06.30 AM IST
Marilyn Monroe’s Tokyo honeymoon spot worried about yen rise, raises room ratesThe Imperial opened in 1890 as the country’s first grand hotel to accommodate foreign visitors at a time when the nation was modernising.
31 Aug, 2016, 04.49 AM IST
- A slew of sporting events will tempt tourists to visit Britain
Airlines and hotel companies have joined Visit Britain for a campaign in 21 key markets to attract 4 million more visitors over 4 years.
04 Aug, 2011, 08.39 AM IST
- Beijing hotels slash rates after expected Olympic demand falters
Hotels in Beijing are slashing room rates for next month's Olympics after tighter security among other measures dashed an expected windfall...
22 Jul, 2008, 03.54 PM IST
- Beijing allots low-cost Olympic Family Hotels for Asian guests
Beijing, which will host Olympic Games next month, has allotted around 600 homes to accomodate visitors from Asia and would charge only a s...
05 Jul, 2008, 08.20 PM IST
- 'Violent acts possible during Beijing Games'
Widespread protests along the Olympic torch relay route and reports of foiled terrorist plots in China suggest a real possibility for viole...
25 Apr, 2008, 03.49 PM IST
- Interpol chief warns of 'real possibility' of violent acts during Beijing Games
Widespread protests along the Olympic torch relay route and reports of foiled terrorist plots in China suggest a real possibility for viole...
25 Apr, 2008, 03.41 PM IST
- China dismisses US warning on surveillance for Olympics visitors
China dismissed a recent US warning about surveillance on Beijing Olympics visitors, saying it was ``irresponsible'' because the country's ...
24 Mar, 2008, 09.02 AM IST