The IOC sent a strong message against the politicization of sport and asked to reject any participation
The organization pointed to the Friendship Games that Russia intends to organize as an alternative to the Olympic Games and stated that they violate the Olympic Charter. “This is a cynical attempt by the Russian Federation to politicize sport,” he said.

IPC Athletes’ Council elects two new members
Birgit Skarstein of Norway, and Joshua Peter Duek of Canada will serve until Milano-Cortina 2026

USOPC and NCAA announce new cooperation agreement that covers Olympic and Paralympic sport
The USOPC and NCAA announced a new cooperation agreement covering Olympic and Paralympic sport. The agreement strengthens ties between the two organizations, with the aim of improving the student-athlete experience for collegiate athletes engaged in Olympic and Paralympic sport

Olympic Village Opens to Foreign Delegates Amid Uncertainty
(ATR) Possible new state of emergency due to Covid in Tokyo and stages without spectators

IPC announces six athletes to compete for the Refugee Paralympic Team at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

IPC announces six athletes to compete for the Refugee Paralympic Team at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
