Thomas Bach praises ‘soul’ of Tokyo Olympics but faces swift backlash | Tokyo Olympic Games 2020

Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee, has praised athletes for giving “soul” to the Games and admitted that he feared for the event after almost all spectators were banned. However, his claims that the Tokyo Games “far exceeded my personal expectations” and were a huge success have received widespread criticism on Japanese social … Read more

Telegram from Tokyo: A visit to the heart and soul of the Olympics, Sport News & Top Stories

TOKYO – Gold medals are not awarded at the Athletes’ Village, but there is no doubt that this is the heart and soul of any Olympics. A look at the numerous flags hanging on the apartments – over 11,000 athletes represent 206 National Olympic Committees – reveals to every visitor what a melting pot it … Read more