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Tokyo Olympics 2020: Instagram Blocks Jamaican Sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah for Posting Her Own Races
Elaine Thompson-Herah — the Jamaican sprinter who created history by winning gold in both 100m and 200m event at two consecutive Summer Olympics (2016 Rio de Janeiro and 2020 Tokyo) — was temporarily blocked from posting anything on Instagram on Tuesday afternoon.
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9 Months After The Rio Olympics, A New Problem Emerges - Defective Medals
The Rio Olympics experienced their fair share of problems last summer (green pool water, controversial boxing judges, basic plumbing). Now nearly nine months after the Games ended, it looks like organizers in Rio de Janeiro are still experiencing some hiccups. The latest issue has to do with medals handed out to more than 130 winners - they're rust...
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Zika Increasingly Alarming But Rio Olympics Should Be Okay: UN
The World Health Organization's chief says the agency is increasingly worried about the Zika virus, even though it does not recommend canceling or postponing the upcoming Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics.
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India Coach Paul Van Ass Hopes Pakistan Feature in 2016 Rio Olympics
Pakistan, who have played at every Olympics since their first appearance in 1948, are yet to qualify for the 2016 Summer Games at Rio de Janeiro and the ongoing World League Semifinals presents their last opportunity to clinch an Olympic spot.
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After Boston marathon blasts, Tokyo promises 'safe' games
Tokyo, which hosted the 1964 Summer Games, lost its bid for the 2016 edition to Rio de Janeiro, the first South American city to host an Olympics.
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Olympic flag arrives in Rio, host of 2016 Games
The Olympic flag arrived on Monday in Rio de Janeiro, which will host the 2016 Summer Games -- a challenge which authorities in Brazil say the city is prepared to conquer.
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Rio Olympics to keep Havelange stadium name
Organizers of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Games plan to keep disgraced former FIFA president Joao Havelange's name on their main stadium.
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Tokyo Olympics 2020: Instagram Blocks Jamaican Sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah for Posting Her Own Races
Elaine Thompson-Herah — the Jamaican sprinter who created history by winning gold in both 100m and 200m event at two consecutive Summer Olympics (2016 Rio de Janeiro and 2020 Tokyo) — was temporarily blocked from posting anything on Instagram on Tuesday afternoon.
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9 Months After The Rio Olympics, A New Problem Emerges - Defective Medals
The Rio Olympics experienced their fair share of problems last summer (green pool water, controversial boxing judges, basic plumbing). Now nearly nine months after the Games ended, it looks like organizers in Rio de Janeiro are still experiencing some hiccups. The latest issue has to do with medals handed out to more than 130 winners - they're rust...
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Zika Increasingly Alarming But Rio Olympics Should Be Okay: UN
The World Health Organization's chief says the agency is increasingly worried about the Zika virus, even though it does not recommend canceling or postponing the upcoming Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics.
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India Coach Paul Van Ass Hopes Pakistan Feature in 2016 Rio Olympics
Pakistan, who have played at every Olympics since their first appearance in 1948, are yet to qualify for the 2016 Summer Games at Rio de Janeiro and the ongoing World League Semifinals presents their last opportunity to clinch an Olympic spot.
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After Boston marathon blasts, Tokyo promises 'safe' games
Tokyo, which hosted the 1964 Summer Games, lost its bid for the 2016 edition to Rio de Janeiro, the first South American city to host an Olympics.
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Olympic flag arrives in Rio, host of 2016 Games
The Olympic flag arrived on Monday in Rio de Janeiro, which will host the 2016 Summer Games -- a challenge which authorities in Brazil say the city is prepared to conquer.
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Rio Olympics to keep Havelange stadium name
Organizers of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Games plan to keep disgraced former FIFA president Joao Havelange's name on their main stadium.
