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Dentsu allegedly took lead in bid-rigging for Tokyo Games events, emails suggest

In the case of suspected bid-rigging for contracts to plan test events for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, major advertising company Dentsu Inc. allegedly asked other bidders in advance not to participate in bidding except for the venues for which they wished to win the bid, The Yomiuri Shimbun has…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 30, 2022

Japanese prosecutors raid ad agencies in Tokyo Olympics probe

Local media say raids are related to alleged bid-rigging for Tokyo Olympics test events.

Al Jazeera · Nov 28, 2022

Prosecutors raid Dentsu over alleged bid-rigging related to Tokyo Games

Prosecutors and the Japan Fair Trade Commission searched the head office of major advertising company Dentsu Inc. in Minato Ward, Tokyo, and other locations on suspicion of violation of the Antimonopoly Law on Friday in connection with alleged bid-rigging involving test events for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 25, 2022

Mexico's Uriel Antuna never forgets his meteoric soccer rise started with help

DOHA, Qatar — Soccer has taken Uriel Antuna to places he never imagined. To the medal stand at the Tokyo Olympics. To clubs in the Netherlands, England and the U.S. Now to Qatar, where he'll likely make his World Cup debut Tuesday when Mexico opens group play against Poland.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 21, 2022

What keeps Rani out of Indian women's hockey team and is there a divide between players? Coach Janneke Schopman answers

NEW DELHI: Rani's absence from the Indian women's hockey team since the flare-up of her hamstring injury after the Tokyo Olympics deepened once she returned fit to lead Haryana to the National Games gold last month but still missed out on a place in the India squad for the Nations…

The Times of India · Nov 14, 2022

Matildas record historic 4-0 victory over world number two Sweden in Melbourne

After falling agonisingly short in the Tokyo Olympics semifinal, Australia claim their first win over silver medallists Sweden since 1997.

ABC News · Nov 12, 2022

Hashimoto adds world gold to Olympic all-around title

LIVERPOOL -- Following up on his triumph at the Tokyo Olympics, Daiki Hashimoto joined legendary compatriot Kohei Uchimura as the only Japanese gymnasts in history to win men's all-around titles at both the Olympics and the World Championships.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 5, 2022

Bribes scandal continues to sully Tokyo Olympic legacy

The bribery scandal tied to the Tokyo Olympics won’t go away

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022

CJ Ujah to be considered for GB selection once drugs ban is over next June

CJ Ujah was handed a backdated 22-month suspension following his positive test, which led to the British 4x100m relay team being stripped of their silver at the Tokyo Olympics

Daily Mirror · Oct 13, 2022

National Games: Boxers Lovlina, Jaismine, Sanjeet, Hussamuddin storm into finals

GANDHINAGAR: Tokyo Olympics bronze winner boxer Lovlina Borgohain and Commonwealth Games medallists Mohammed Hussamuddin and Jaismine Lamboria registered dominating victories to storm into the finals of their respective weight divisions at the National Games on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Oct 11, 2022