Tokyo is in a state of emergency as it deals with a surge in covid cases.
With just two and a half months to go until the Olympics in Tokyo, a new poll claims 60% of people in Japan want it cancelled.
The capital's in a coronavirus state of emergency until at least the end of the month - and the country's vaccine rollout is well behind many western nations'.
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga says he's never "put the Olympics first" ahead of protecting the population.
Grainne Walsh Progresses At Strandja Memorial Tournament
Patsy Joyce suffered defeat in his opening bout earlier this week.
Crunch Weekend For Midlands Sides In National Camogie League
All three midlands teams will be in action this Saturday.
James Gormley Named On Irish Squad For FIBA EuroBasket Qualifiers
Ireland will take on Azerbaijan and Luxembourg over the next week.
Portlaoise Panthers Suffer Tough Defeat In Super League
Panthers remain on six points in the league standings.
CCFL: St Peter's Extend Their Advantage At Top Of Premier Division
Mullingar Athletic and Monksland United played out a seven goal thriller.
NFL: Relegation Firmly On The Cards For Offaly
The Faithful have lost all four of their games in Division Two.
Laois "Devastated" By Defeat Despite Delivering "Manliness" - Justin McNulty
The O'Moore County surrendered a late lead to fall against Clare on Sunday.
Westmeath Ladies Bag First Win Of League Season
Laois fell to defeat in Division Three, while Offaly's game was called off.
Big Camogie Wins for Westmeath and Laois Over The Weekend
Both counties progress to round three of the league.
Fitzgerald "Relieved" After Squeaking Past Kerry
Laois ran out one point winners against the Kingdom on Saturday.
NHL: Galway Prove Too Strong For Offaly
The result leaves Offaly bottom of the division after four games.
Former Laois And Offaly GAA Manager Honoured By An Garda Síochána
Liam Kearns died from a heart attack in March 2023.
Athlone Town Make It Two Wins From Two In First Division
Victory leaves Town second in the league standings.
Lee Fitzpatrick Scores Try For Ireland U20s In England
Rob Carney from Offaly also impressed.
NFL: Westmeath Move Closer To Promotion
Mark McHugh's side have won three out of four games.
Shane Lowry Finishes Strong In California
Jacob Bridgeman was the overall winner.
Mixed Weekend For Midlands Sides In Both Codes
Westmeath were the only midlands side to win games in hurling and football.
Westmeath Drifter Sets Sights On Success In 2026
Ryan Nally is looking to progress in the world of Drifting this year.
Offaly’s Alex Dunne Joins Alpine’s Young Driver Programme
The 20 year old wore Alpine colours during Formula 2 practice earlier this week.
NHL: Laois And Kerry Clash In Division Two
Both sides are still unbeaten.
