Tokyo unveils final 2020 Olympics budget of US$12.6 billion

Tokyo unveils final 2020 Olympics budget of US$12.6 billion

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics are expected to cost about 1.35 trillion yen (US$12.6 billion), organisers said on Friday (Dec 20), unveiling a final budget showing increased revenue balancing out extra costs including countermeasures against heat.
Naomi Osaka giving up US citizenship to play for Japan in 2020 Olympics

Naomi Osaka giving up US citizenship to play for Japan in 2020 Olympics 1

Tennis star Naomi Osaka has decided to choose Japanese over American nationality with an eye on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Japanese media reported Thursday (Oct 10).
IOC sees scope for more Tokyo 2020 games budget cuts

IOC sees scope for more Tokyo 2020 games budget cuts

Tokyo 2020 can make further reductions to its budget, a top Olympic official said on Tuesday (May 21), despite some sports associations voicing concerns that cost-cutting could harm the running of the Games.