Sports Shorts: Japan committee chief Takeda to step down

IMAGE: Japanese Olympic Committee President Tsunekazu Takeda speaks to the media after JOC board of directors meeting in Tokyo. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC)......

Japan chief questioned over Tokyo bid payment, claims report

Tokyo prosecutors have questioned the president of the Japan Olympic Committee over controversial payments made to a Singaporean consulting firm during the bidding for the 2020 Summer Games, Kyodo......

Tokyo Games likely to be pared down, says JOC chief

'The first priority is to be safe and secure.' IMAGE: Japan and the International Olympic Committee postponed the Tokyo Games until 2021 in March because of the coronavirus pandemic. Photograph:......

Tokyo 2020 Olympics payments probe team established

IMAGE: The winning emblem designs for Tokyo 2020, left, and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games is unveiled on in Tokyo. Photograph: Christopher Jue/Getty Images The Japanese Olympic Committee on......

IOC says no reason to doubt Tokyo on bid payments

‘The IOC will follow and look forward to the report of that (JOC) investigation just as we look forward to the French investigation’ IMAGE: An employee removes a Tokyo 2020......