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Facial recognition eyed for Tokyo Olympics in 2020

The organizing committee for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics and the Tokyo metropolitan government are planning to use a facial recognition system during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, sources said.

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Lindsey Vonn says people hope ‘I break my neck’ after Trump remark

Social media users have told American skier Lindsey Vonn they hoped she broke her neck after the Olympic champion made comments they deemed to be critical of U.S. President Donald Trump, she said on Tuesday.

Some Russian athletes could compete in 2018 Winter Olympics

Russian athletes will be allowed to compete at the upcoming Pyeongchang Olympics in South Korea as neutrals despite orchestrated doping at the 2014 Sochi Games, the International Olympic Committee said Tuesday.

IOC to decide whether Russia will be banned from 2018 Winter Olympics

Nearly a year and a half after drawing widespread criticism for not banning Russia from the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro following allegations of a state-sponsored doping regime, the International Olympic Committee faces a similar quandary Tuesday in Switzerland, where it will decide whether to ban Russia from the upcoming Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.

2018 Olympic flame lit at site of ancient Games

The flame for the 2018 Pyeongchang Games was lit at the birthplace of the ancient Olympics Tuesday, despite a brief cloudburst that disrupted the sun-reliant ceremony.

LA gets green light from IOC to host 2028 Olympics

Los Angeles has received its formal go-ahead to host the 2028 Olympics, getting a thumbs-up from the International Olympic Committee’s evaluation commission.

LA reaches deal to host 2028 Olympics

Los Angeles leaders are expected to announce later today that they have reached a deal to host the Olympics in 2028.

2018 Winter Olympics should stay in South Korea

Despite economic and social and diplomatic tensions within South Korea, if things remain similar to the political climate of today, the last thing that should occur is moving the games elsewhere.

 
3 former US gymnasts accuse team doctor of sex abuse

Three former elite U.S. gymnasts, including 2000 Olympian Jamie Dantzscher, have come forward saying they were sexually abused by a former doctor currently facing trial on a separate matter.

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