Unity in diversity with 213 kimonos
The Olympics is not just about sportsmanship, but also a chance to experience cultural exchange and diversity.
Report: Tokyo Olympic Village’s 'anti-sex' cardboard beds can actually take 200kg of weight
KUALA LUMPUR (July 28): The beds (pictured) in the rooms of the Tokyo Olympic Village became the centre of attention when it was reported that the cardboard made furniture was allegedly designed to be “anti-sex”.
Covid-19: Spectator ban from Olympic Games could lead to 'a million hotel room cancellations'
TOKYO (July 23): The decision to ban spectators from the Japan Olympic games due to the fourth Covid-19 emergency in Tokyo could lead to more than a million hotel room cancellations in in the city, reported Bloomberg.
Three Covid-positive cases at Olympic Village, just days before the opening ceremony
TOKYO (July 19): Three cases of Covid-19 in the Olympic Village on Sunday (July 18) have sparked fears of a cluster just days before the opening ceremony of the delayed 2020 Games, reported AFP.
Tokyo enters state of emergency with Olympics less than two weeks away
TOKYO (July 12): The city of Tokyo which was set to host the Olympics in less than two weeks has entered a fresh state of emergency today, reported Reuters.
Badminton star Lin Dan's affair with model Zhao becomes 'trending topic' again
KUALA LUMPUR (July 8): Lin Dan’s (pictured) affair with model-actress Zhao Yaqi suddenly became a “trending topic” again as the badminton star and Olympic gold medallist announced his retirement a few days ago.
Longtime IOC member predicts Tokyo Olympics will be postponed
KUALA LUMPUR (March 24): As the International Olympic Committee launched into detailed talks that could lead to the postponement of the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo, there was disagreement Monday over whether a decision had already been reached, the Los Angeles Times reported yesterday.
Canadian athletes will not compete at Tokyo 2020 Games due to COVID-19 risks
KUALA LUMPUR (March 23): The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) said they will not send athletes to compete in Tokyo if the Games — set to begin July 24 — go ahead as scheduled, the CBC reported yesterday.
Too early to bet on Genting's gain from Japan's casino bill
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 15): It is still too early to bet on the Genting Bhd group's gain from Japan's parliament passing a landmark bill legalising casino operations there, as a competitive bidding war is expected to be opened up by the development.
National men’s doubles shuttlers deserve condos for Olympic effort, says developer
PETALING JAYA (Aug 27): Property developer JL99 Group has presented two serviced apartment units at its LakePark Residence to Olympic silver medallist men’s doubles badminton pair — Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong today.
