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Cherif, Tijan arrive in Tokyo as Tala begins training 19 Jul 2021 - 09:21 am
The Secretary-General of the Qatar Olympic Committee, Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, posing for a photograph with Qatari officials during a visit to the Athletes' Village in Tokyo, Japan, yesterday.
First competitors in athletes' village infected with COVID-19 18 Jul 2021 - 11:17 am
A reminder for social distancing is seen at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Main Press Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Tokyo, Japan, July 16, 2021. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Upbeat Al Rumaihi eyes Olympic glory 18 Jul 2021 - 10:05 am
Qatari shooter Muhammad Al Rumaihi (centre), and rower Tala Abujbara pose for a photograph with officials upon their arrival in Tokyo, Japan ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games, yesterday.
Al Rumaihi, Abujbara arrive in Tokyo 17 Jul 2021 - 08:47 pm
Qatar's Mohamed Al Rumaihi (centre) and Tala Abujbara (left ) in Tokyo, Japan.
IOC aware of Japan scepticism over Games, hopes home success will shift mood 17 Jul 2021 - 12:34 pm
July 17, 2021 International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach during the news conference REUTERS/Phil Noble
First COVID case found at athletes' village, raising fears ahead of Games 17 Jul 2021 - 09:47 am
Apartments hosting Olympics participants are pictured, at the Athletes Village, where a person has tested positive for COVID-19, ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan July 17, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Qatari athletes set up camp in Takasaki ahead of Games 17 Jul 2021 - 09:07 am
Dr. Thani Al Kuwari (left), President of the Qatar Athletics Federation, presenting a team jersey to the Mayor of Takasaki. Kenji Tomioka during a welcoming ceremony held yesterday.
Qatari athletes look to shine at Tokyo Olympics 16 Jul 2021 - 10:09 am
Qatari athletes and officials pose for a photograph at the Hamad International Airport
in Doha prior to their departure for Tokyo.
Risk of COVID spread is 'zero', IOC chief says, amid rising cases 15 Jul 2021 - 09:16 pm
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach speaks to journalists after a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, in Tokyo, Japan, July 14, 2021. Kimimasa Mayama/Pool via REUTERS
Refugee Olympic Team eyes strong show in Tokyo 14 Jul 2021 - 09:58 am
The Qatar Olympic Committee President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani speaks with athletes and officials of the Refugee Olympic Team on the final day of their training camp at Aspire Dome.
Tokyo governor vows city's medical system is ready for Games 13 Jul 2021 - 10:50 am
Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike speaks at an interview with Reuters in Tokyo, Japan, July 13, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Team Qatar athletes eye glory at Tokyo Games 13 Jul 2021 - 09:55 am
Cherif Younousse (right) and Ahmed Tijan
Saudi shooter in Qatar to prepare for Olympics 13 Jul 2021 - 09:50 am
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Team Qatar stars aim for medals at Tokyo Olympics 12 Jul 2021 - 10:01 am
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Team Qatar athletes Barshim and Samba eye Games glory in Tokyo 11 Jul 2021 - 09:18 am
Abderrahman Samba (second left)
QOC hosts camp for Refugee Olympic Team participating in Tokyo Olympics 2020 10 Jul 2021 - 08:42 pm
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Spectators to face Olympic ban as Tokyo declares coronavirus emergency - report 08 Jul 2021 - 11:25 am
A social distancing sign is seen in front of a police officer before the arrival of International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach at Haneda Airport ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in Tokyo, Japan July 8, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
No spectators at marathons and race walks, Games at risk of more curbs 06 Jul 2021 - 09:45 pm
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