AS athletes all across the world get ready to participate in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, three national athletes received financial support to aid in their preparation – First Citizens Sportsman of the Year Dylan Carter (swimming), former sportsman of the year Jereem Richards (track and field) and Nigel Paul (boxer).
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IOC EXECUTIVE BOARD MAKES ACCREDITATION DECISION FOR TOKYO 2020 – CANCELS GUEST PROGRAMME
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) has today decided to grant accreditation only to people who have essential and operational roles at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. This will significantly reduce the number of accredited people at the Games. It will be implemented by reducing a number of programmes, including the IOC Guest Programme.
TTOC supports Olympic overseas spectators ban
THE TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (TTOC) supports the position taken by Tokyo2020 Olympic Games organisers to ban overseas spectators, as they attempt to ensure a safe environment for athletes.
After organisers in Tokyo — battling with a third wave of Covid-19 infections — confirmed that stance...
Lewis: IOC dropped ball in handling Tokyo official's sexism
TT Olympic Committee (TTOC) president Brian Lewis believes Tokyo Olympic organising committee president Yoshiro Mori’s decision to step down after making sexist remarks was the right thing to do.
Lovie Santana Appointed as Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Chef De Mission for Team TTO
Following the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee’s (TTOC) virtual General Council Meeting held at 9:00am on Saturday 6th February 2021, Ms. Lovie Santana, Senior Administrative Officer, was appointed as Team TTO’s Chef de Mission (head of delegation) for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games.
Tokyo Olympics chief says not resigning over sexist comments
The president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee apologized Thursday for "inappropriate" comments he made a day earlier saying women talk too much during meetings, but insisted he will not resign despite mounting calls for his removal.