Olympics

International Olympic Committee releases anti-demonstration rules for 2020 Tokyo Games

January 9, 2020 By Al Neal

At the 2020 Olympic Games, there will be no power fists raised at medal ceremonies, no knees shall be taken, and no calls for justice in unjust times will be heard from televisions worldwide.

Death by overwork: Building trades union demands safety inspections at Tokyo Olympics

October 7, 2019 By Al Neal

A typical management response found in all workplaces and sectors: “Our internal investigation, which we performed, found we did nothing wrong.”

U.S. TV broadcasters dominate Tokyo 2020 Olympics schedule

April 26, 2019 By Shimbun Akahata

There is concern among sports organizations that hot morning finals may affect athletes’ physical condition.

Should U.S. Olympic athletes unionize?

February 27, 2019 By Al Neal

It might be the only option they have left.

Olympic volunteers: One-time chance, or exploitation?

February 15, 2019 By Associated Press

TOKYO (AP) — Unpaid Olympic volunteers do almost everything: guide athletes around, greet dignitaries and translate for lost fans. IOC officials acknowledge the games couldn’t be held without them; invariably smiling, helpful and praised by presidents,...