Japan’s government denied any such plan was being considered, but said it would be “closely watching discussions” about protecting athletes’ health. Source linkContinue Reading
Organizers read out a list of rules regarding health measures for the 10,000 torchbearers and others who are to take part, including fans. They also cautioned that changes to the route or runners could come without much notice. Source linkContinue Reading
MarketWatch’s Jillian Berman explores the financial and psychological baggage that debt brings with Leon LaBrecque of Sequoia Financial Group and Lauryn Williams, three-time Olympic medalist and founder of Worth Winning. Together they discuss strategies for paying down your student loan, credit card and other debt — and for using leverageContinue Reading
The IOC has aggressively pushed back and says the Olympics will open on July 23 with 11,000 athletes and tens of thousands of judges, officials, media, broadcasters, sponsors and VIPs. The Paralympics follow on Aug. 24 with 4,400 athletes. Source linkContinue Reading
The BCCI will be paying the differential cost to ensure quality dope testing facilities for cricketers. Were India’s Olympic athletes not being provided quality facilities so far? Source linkContinue Reading
Former U.S. Olympic Figure Skater Adam Rippon carries just about everything he could ever need inside his wallet. Here's what the skater turned Youtube host and author has with him on a daily basis. Source linkContinue Reading
Athletes with differences in sexual development (DSDs) will now have to take medication in order to compete in events ranging from 400-metres to a mile. Source linkContinue Reading
