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
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
It’s spring 2032 and I’m sitting on the couch for the opening ceremony of the XXXV Olympics. On this particular evening, cameras panned high up over a lighted cityscape for billions of awesome viewers around the world, just like me. What a wonderful city, say the commentators, pointing out the sights. Here is the new … Read more