Tokyo – The suggestion issued by President Donald Trump, about postponing the Olympic Games for a year before the coronavirus pandemic, was immediately dismissed by the Japanese minister in charge of organizing that sporting event. “Neither the IOC nor the organizing committee contemplate the cancellation or postponement. Absolutely not”, Seiko Hashimoto, Olympic bronze medalist, says … Read more
Japan sees a possibility to postpone the Olympic Games to the end of the year if, due to the corona virus outbreak, it is irresponsible to have the event continue in the planned period. “The contract states that the Olympic Games must be held in the calendar year 2020,” said Japanese minister Seiko Hashimoto Tuesday … Read more
The U21 national team commented on the speculation about a possible DFB comeback for Thomas Müller at the Olympic Games in Tokyo – and surprised with a statement. U21 coach Stefan Kuntz spoke to Thomas Müller (30) about a possible assignment at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. “Yes, exactly. I spoke to him,” said Kuntz … Read more
Tens of thousands of amateur runners have to do without the start of the Tokyo Marathon on March 1st. The corona virus is to blame. However, the event, which is considered a qualification run for the Olympics, should not be a complete one. Due to the dangers posed by the novel corona virus, only around … Read more
Stefan Kuntz (57) names his candidates for the Olympics! For the 2020 Summer Games, the U21 national coach has now compiled a list for the National Anti-Doping Agency Nada. There are around 50 professionals on it – including the ex-international players Max Kruse and Sandro Wagner as well as Maximilian Arnold, Davie Selke and Maximilian … Read more