Coronavirus causes sporting chaos with Ireland’s Six Nations clash with Italy in doubt and Tokyo Olympics and Cheltenham Festival at risk too in light of epidemic described as ‘the new war’ Coronavirus outbreak is threatening the postponement of major sport events Ireland are due to play Italy in the Six Nations on March 7 at … Read more
The Greatest Show on Earth is just six months away and Tokyo is gearing up to host the 32nd Summer Olympic Games. Anticipation for the showpiece that is Tokyo 2020 has been rife ever since Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe dressed up as that famous Italian plumber Mario in the handover segment of the Closing Ceremony … Read more
Russia is BANNED from global sporting events including 2020 Tokyo Olympics and 2022 World Cup over doping The World Anti-Doping Agency banned Russia from Olympics for four years Events also include the Beijing Winter Olympics in the decision by WADA today WADA concluded Moscow had tampered with lab data by planting fake evidence By Emily … Read more
Clean living: A woman bathes at a stunning onsen in Katsuura After the success of the recent Rugby World Cup, the spotlight on Japan continues next year with the Tokyo Olympics. Tourists keen to explore outside the stadiums will find plenty of new cultural experiences to try. Here, our expert on Japan explains why visiting … Read more