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Toan awarded Olympic prize after bronze medalist banned for doping

Vietnamese weightlifter Tran Le Quoc Toan has been given a bronze medal for his performance at the 2012 Olympics in the 56kg category 

Tokyo 2020: Why is Olympic decision taking so long?

It now seems almost certain that Tokyo 2020 will be postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world, BBC Sport takes a closer look.

Tokyo 2020: Olympics to be postponed until 2021, says IOC member

The 2020 Olympic Games will be postponed by a year because of coronavirus, says International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound.

IOC plays down Rio problems, says Games deliver on promises

 Organizers for the Rio Olympics have delivered on their promises, the International Olympic Committee said on Sunday, playing down persistent problems that have plagued the first South American Games since the start.

Vladimir Putin: Russian president wants doping investigation

 Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered an investigation into claims the country's athletes have been part of a systematic doping programme.

IOC bides time with Armstrong Olympic medal

 Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong will be able to hold on to his Olympic bronze medal from the time-trial event at the 2000 Games in Sydney for at least a little longer, the International Olympic Committee has said.