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Khunying Patama extends condolences over passing away of former Japanese PM Abe
Published on 15/07/2022
» It was with great sadness that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has learnt of the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, said IOC member and chairwoman of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul.
Japan leaders reconcile over troubled 2020 Games
AFP, Published on 04/08/2016
» TOKYO - Japan's troubled 2020 Olympics will be a success, Tokyo's new governor insisted Thursday, after she and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe put aside political differences for the good of the Games.
Japan PM Abe apologises for stadium fiasco
AFP, Published on 10/08/2015
» TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday apologised for squandering billions of yen in public funds on plans for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic stadium.
Japan PM orders 'full review' of 2020 Olympic stadium
AFP, Published on 17/07/2015
» TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday ordered a complete review of plans for Tokyo's 2020 Olympic stadium amid growing public anger over its $2-billion price tag.
Japan PM to attend Sochi Olympics
AFP, Published on 17/01/2014
» Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is planning to attend the opening ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics, reports said on Friday, despite calls for a boycott over Russia's anti-gay laws.
Japan PM says Tokyo 2020 will be 'inspiring'
AFP, Published on 04/03/2013
» Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Monday Tokyo could be an inspiration for other cities if it wins the right to host the 2020 Olympics, after becoming the first place in Asia to get the Games in 1964.