Tag: COVID-19
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Travelling fans fear being victims of greed after Olympic postponement
Thousands of fans planning to travel to the Olympics in Tokyo face uncertainty over flight refunds and reimbursements from hotels, after the 2020 Games were postponed until next year due to the coronavirus pandemic and fear they may become victims of greed. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) last month made the decision to debat the…
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Japan’s sudden spike in coronavirus cases after Tokyo Olympics postponement raises eyebrows
The sharp rise in cases and deaths has prompted speculations that Japan had previously understated the scope of its outbreak. Several Japanese citizens, whom ABC News spoke to on the streets of Tokyo, said they believe the government was trying to keep the numbers low so that the Olympics would take place as scheduled. However,…
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Michael Phelps: Delay Of Olympics Is Tough, But An Opportunity For Athletes | TODAY
The most decorated Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps, joins TODAY via FaceTime to talk about the delay of the Tokyo Olympics until 2021 and the mental health challenge it presents athletes. “It is challenging,†he says, but advises his fellow athletes to look on it “as an opportunity to fine-tune†themselves for an additional…
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Covid-19: “Beaches are one of the most dangerous places to be”
“Surfers say that they’re safe if they stay six feet away from other people. But that would only be true if the air didn’t move,” notes Kimberly Prather, a climate and atmospheric scientist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. “In reality, there’s always a breeze or wind at the coastline. As a result, small drops…
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Lucky Dip Swimming. What To Do If You’re A Swimmer During COVID-19
Day 8 of river training in 8°C / 46.5°F due to pool closures. Today I am going to be pulling swim efforts out of a hat in order to determine what swims I do.
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Bungee Swimming In A River. What To Do If You’re A Swimmer During COVID-19
Day 7 of river training in 8°C / 46.5°F due to pool closures. Today I am using the bungee cord to do some sprint efforts. Maximum swimming strength training!
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Swimming put on hold for Spokane Olympic trial qualifier due to COVID-19 pandemic
On March 24, 2020, the Olympics were postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19 Shortly thereafter, the Pac-12 conference suspended all athletic team activities until May 31, 2020. Those two things don’t really go together, but to Spokane resident Ryan Foote it does. He’s a swimmer who swam on club teams locally and went to Mead…
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Coronavirus and Youth Sports: What the Future Holds
Join the Aspen Institute’s Project Play initiative for a webinar exploring what could lie ahead for youth sports as the coronavirus pandemic unfolds. This is the first of multiple webinars we will host to help guide stakeholders through the crisis. Speakers are comprised of experts on youth sports. We welcome your questions during the session.…
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The $2.7 Billion Cost Of Postponing The Tokyo Olympics | Forbes
The postponement of the Olympics is expected to add $2.7 billion to the cost of the Games for the host country, Japan. The cost estimate from December, when Tokyo Olympic organizers increased the figure to $12.6 billion. When Tokyo was awarded the Olympics in 2013, the bid committee projected total costs would be $7.3 billion.