
Japan pushes on with Olympic test events as public opposition mounts and IOC says Games should go ahead – South China Morning Post
Read Time:24 Second
Preparations for the Tokyo Olympic Games are going ahead despite the coronavirus pandemic, with athletics disciplines, skateboarding and basketball test events taking part in the last few days, and the city hosting additional dry runs of the BMX freestyle and shooting competitions on Monday.
With the Olympic countdown clock outside Tokyo Station ticking down to 67 days until the opening ceremony, the BMX test event is taking place at the Ariake Urban Sports Park, while the Asaka Shooting Range…Read More
Related Post
Philippines’ Marcos Jnr will take presidential oath at venue linked to father’s brutal legacy – Asia – South China Morning Post
At noon on Thursday, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jnr will take his presidential oath on the steps of the Philippines’ former...
Divers angered by Vietnam ban to protect damaged coral reefs, blaming fishing boats for the problem – Asia – South China Morning Post
Divers are unhappy with a decision to ban swimming and diving around Hon Mun island, a popular spot off Nha...
Australian PM warns China to learn from Russia’s ‘strategic failure’ in Ukraine – Asia – South China Morning Post
Anthony Albanese said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine had brought democratic nations together and ‘shown attempts to impose change by force...
Thailand tops 2 million tourists this year, as it longs for absent Chinese visitors – Asia – South China Morning Post
Thailand’s tourism ministry voiced hopes that Chinese holidaymakers – who made up nearly 30 per cent of the country’s 40...
Australia-China relations: Canberra to set up Pacific defence school as Beijing seeks rival regional meeting – Asia – South China Morning Post
Canberra also plans to double funding for aerial surveillance in the Pacific region to recoup US$150 million lost each year...
Singapore man who preyed on disabled children jailed for record 45 years in ‘exceptionally sickening’ case – Asia – South China Morning Post
Prosecutors said the man committed his crimes over the span of 16 years, including from 2005 to 2018 when he...
Average Rating