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Tokyo Olympics: Looking for a new date for opening, closing
Tokyo Olympics: Looking for a new date for opening, closing
Tokyo Olympics: Looking for a new date for opening, closing
The Japanese financial newspaper Nikkei has estimated added costs due to the delay could number up to $2.7 billion.
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A changing journey to Tokyo for Erika Brown
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Former East Tennessee Olympians react to Olympic postponement
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Local former Olympians share their perspective on delay of 2020 games
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Training for the Special Olympics
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Knoxville athletes headed to Olympic Marathon Trials
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Countdown continues to 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo
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Ober Gatlinburg ready to host 35th annual Special Olympics Winter Games
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Runners train up in Oak Ridge, Tennessee for Olympic qualifying trials
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Olympians take time to coach young swimmers in Knoxville
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Pro Swim Series brings in top swimmers to Knoxville
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TYR Pro Swim Series returns to Knoxville before the 2020 Olympics
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Baseball returns to the Olympics
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The Journey to Tokyo changes for Lady Vol Erika Brown
The Journey to Tokyo changes for Lady Vol Erika Brown
The past few weeks have been difficult, but the Olympic hopeful is relieved the 2020 Games have been postponed.
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10 great Olympics moments to tide you over until the Games in 2021
10 great Olympics moments to tide you over until the Games in 2021
The 2020 Games in Tokyo will have to wait a year, so here is a look back at great memories of Olympics of the past.
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Longest-serving IOC member says Tokyo Olympics will be postponed
Longest-serving IOC member says Tokyo Olympics will be postponed
International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound told USA TODAY that based on the info the IOC has, the 2020 Summer games are going to be postponed.
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Canada says no athletes at Tokyo Olympics if no postponement; Australia says prepare for 2021
Canada says no athletes at Tokyo Olympics if no postponement; Australia says prepare for 2021
Canada is the first country to threaten such a move in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
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IOC to consider postponing Tokyo Olympics
IOC to consider postponing Tokyo Olympics
Though canceling the Tokyo Olympics is not an option, a delay until later this year or in 2021 is possible.
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USA Swimming calls for Tokyo Olympics to be postponed to 2021
USA Swimming calls for Tokyo Olympics to be postponed to 2021
USA Swimming's Chief Executive Office wrote in a letter that 'pressing forward amidst the global health crisis this summer is not the answer.'
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Olympic flame arrives in Japan as doubts grow over Tokyo Games
Olympic flame arrives in Japan as doubts grow over Tokyo Games
The Olympics begin in just over 4 months and the IOC is under increased pressure to postpone or cancel because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Olympic torch relay in Greece suspended due to coronavirus
Olympic torch relay in Greece suspended due to coronavirus
The Greek Olympic committee said an "unexpectedly large crowd" gathered despite requests for the public to stay away.
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Japan's Olympics minister reaffirms no delay over coronavirus
Japan's Olympics minister reaffirms no delay over coronavirus
President Trump has suggested for Tokyo to consider postponing the Games by one year.
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Tokyo 2020 Olympic flame lit in Greece
Tokyo 2020 Olympic flame lit in Greece
The ceremonial lighting comes as questions remain about whether the Games will go on amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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A lot of people stand to lose if Olympics are canceled by coronavirus
A lot of people stand to lose if Olympics are canceled by coronavirus
It won't just be the thousands of athletes who will miss what may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
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2024 Paris Olympics surfing event to be held in Tahiti
2024 Paris Olympics surfing event to be held in Tahiti
Surfing athletes during the 2024 Summer Olympics will compete on the other side of the world.
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Japan Olympics minister hints Games could be held later in 2020
Japan Olympics minister hints Games could be held later in 2020
International broadcasters could have some sway over the decision given how much money they spend for broadcast rights.
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Beijing 2022 organizers say on-track despite virus outbreak
Beijing 2022 organizers say on-track despite virus outbreak
China has recorded almost 80,000 cases of the virus that causes the disease COVID-19, by far the most of any country.
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