Yamashita, a member of the International Olympic Committee and the JOC, should have known in advance about the IOC's plans for the 2030 and 2034 Olympics.
With lingering animosity toward the domestic Olympic movement over Tokyo 2020 scandals, there could actually be less support for a Sapporo bid down the line.
The IOC must understand that what is important is not Russian athletes' rights to participate in competitions, but the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine.
Using the Asian Games as a backdoor despite the war, the IOC seems determined to find a pathway for Russia to have its athletes compete in...
In practice, the IOC position is simply toadying to authoritarian regimes and powerful interests while showing it is prepared to turn a blind eye to war...
Japanese sports officials owe it to the athletes and the sports world to investigate the cases of corruption themselves, and not just leave it to prosecutors.
The one-year anniversary is the time to consider the tangible and intangible assets the Tokyo Games left behind and how they can help society in the...
The WTA’s decision to suspend tournaments in China in protest of the abuse suffered by top player Peng Shuai shows it puts human rights above money....
With 58 medals, including 27 gold, at the Tokyo Games, Japan’s Olympians collected 17 more medals than the nation’s previous record. The host nation received medals...
Announcing his choice to quit the Olympics without spectators, "It's a decision I didn't make lightly," said international tennis player Nick Kyrgios.
Four sports ー gymnastics, judo, swimming and wrestling ー have provided the vast majority of the nation’s top-three finishes in Olympic competitions.
In his first two MLB seasons, Shohei Ohtani was a more consistent hitter and produced better numbers at the plate. Now, in this...