Tsunekazu Takeda

Year before 2020 Olympics, Tokyo better prepared than any city before - IOC

Around 3.22 million tickets were sold during the first domestic sales phase last month, surprising organisers so much that their sales policy has had to be amended.

Jul 24, 2019, 14:46 PM IST

Tokyo Olympics preparations on track one year out from tournament: Official

Wednesday marks one year until the opening ceremony in the almost-completed National Stadium, and organisers believe they are on schedule to deliver the Games.

Jul 23, 2019, 16:53 PM IST

Japan Olympic committee chief Tsunekazu Takeda to resign as IOC member: Reports

Takeda's resignation came following allegations for suspected corruption in Japan's successful bid to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Mar 19, 2019, 10:28 AM IST

Japanese Olympic Committee President Takeda likely to retire amid corruption probe: Report

The JOC said "nothing has been decided" without adding further comment. The Tokyo 2020 organising committee declined to comment.

Mar 15, 2019, 09:38 AM IST

Tokyo 2020 bid chief Tsunekazu Takeda quizzed over payments: Reports

French authorities said in May last year that they were investigating the 2.8 million Singapore dollar payments to a Singapore-based consultancy.

Feb 08, 2017, 23:55 PM IST