Delayed pick for 2030 Winter Olympics host puts Sapporo in a bind
The IOC’s announcement could further complicate the city’s effort, as bid supporters and opponents face off next year — especially in April’s local elections.
Ex-Tokyo Olympic executive to be probed over fresh bribery case
Haruyuki Takahashi, who wielded great influence over the selection of sponsors for the Tokyo Olympics, has already been arrested three times on suspicion of accepting much bigger bribes.
Russia slams idea of making athletes condemn war in order to compete
Responding to a proposal from IOC President Thomas Bach, one sports federation chief said Olympic participation should not require athletes to become "traitors."
Yuzuru Hanyu, who recently announced his retirement, redefined the sport of skating.
Only praise from peers for Yuzuru Hanyu after announcing retirement
Locals from Hanyu's hometown of Sendai, and other areas in northeastern Japan, devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, also praised his achievements.
Yuzuru Hanyu confirms end to illustrious 12-year senior career
The figure skating legend has ended months of speculation over whether he would contest the upcoming ISU Grand Prix season and begin a quest for a potential fourth Winter Games berth.
Enactment of Title IX 50 years ago led to monumental change in women's sports
Olympians and trailblazers say Title IX in the U.S. has profoundly transformed global sports for women.
IOC to inspect proposed 2030 Sapporo Olympics venues this month
The IOC has reportedly already conducted its inspection of Salt Lake City, Utah, which is the rival bidder.
Sapporo struggles to increase international recognition as winter resort
The city hopes to win its bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics so that it can welcome more tourists from abroad and boost its economy.
Pyeongchang still waiting to reap benefits of 2018 Winter Olympics
"The reality is very different from what was promised to us. Back then, locals here expected the Olympics to affect us a lot.”
The region has joined the boom, and has seen professional teams sprouting up one after another in anticipation of further growth and the Hokkaido Esports Festival.
A prince steps out on the town in 1947, and the Sapporo Olympics open in 1972.
