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Organisers hope Rikako Ikei will generate enthusiasm for the games bogged down by Covid controversy
Japan’s government is spending billions on an event that no one can attend
Also this week in the business of sport: the true cost of the Tokyo Olympics, Manchester City in $650m debt deal, and much more.
Q&A with the coach and former Manchester United footballer on staying fit, injustice and why he’s always been his own mentor
Suga was right to ban spectators to what will be a stripped-back Games
Call from IOC boss Thomas Bach comes as sports stars join global campaign for racial and social injustice
Small Balkan nation looks set to continue unlikely dominance of sport and its flagship Tour de France
New money to fund expansion for Abu Dhabi-controlled City Football Group
On Zermatt’s lofty glaciers, the skiing goes on all year. For those who missed out on the winter season, this could be the year to try it
Prime minister announces plan to extend banning orders to cover fans posting abuse on the internet
Vibrant documentary makes the story of the 1964 Japanese women’s volleyball team quietly thrilling
French national Vincent Fichot has been battling Japan’s antiquated custody laws for three years
Intended to mark Japan’s economic revival but hit by the pandemic, the games have instead become a matter of survival
Incident will spark renewed local opposition to the games 10 days before opening ceremony
News and analysis as the 24 international teams compete in the delayed tournament
Sunday’s loss to Italy brought back a familiar despair laced with memories of generations of family support
Boris Johnson accused of hypocrisy for response, while team members themselves react to online attacks
Euro 2020 final was part of government research programme aimed at allowing fans to return to stadiums
Football team’s sporting comeback a welcome distraction from country’s ‘worst period’
While the government equivocates, it has been left to Gareth Southgate to give a clear lead on racism
Manager dismisses suggestions his team was too nice to win following heartbreaking final defeat in penalty shootout
Parent company of One Championship appoints American sports media veteran David Levy in US push
Home side’s early lead at Wembley proves insufficient as they finally succumb to Achilles’ heel of spot kicks
Small group breached security at stadium as fans across London tested police for Italy-England match
Also this week in the business of sport: private equity investors flood the NBA, the best of Euro 2020, and no fans at the Tokyo Olympics.
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