The Coronavirus Exposes Why the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Should Be Canceled The Coronavirus Exposes Why the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Should Be Canceled
The Tokyo Olympics were already unsafe. Now, they’re even more so.
Mar 4, 2020 / no-paywall / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
Donald Trump Is the Ugly Face of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Donald Trump Is the Ugly Face of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Trump has pledged to attack the unsheltered in Los Angeles as part of his Olympic efforts.
Feb 20, 2020 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
John Carlos Responds to the New Olympics Ban on Political Protest John Carlos Responds to the New Olympics Ban on Political Protest
The 1968 Olympian points out the hypocrisy of new rules against any political demonstrations on the field or medal stand.
Jan 14, 2020 / Dave Zirin
In Tokyo, International Activists Demand ‘No Olympics Anywhere!’ In Tokyo, International Activists Demand ‘No Olympics Anywhere!’
They are raising their voices against the debt, displacement, and militarization that define the Olympic Games.
Jul 26, 2019 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
Is Fukushima Safe for the Olympics? Is Fukushima Safe for the Olympics?
A recent visit suggests that the repercussions of the 2011 nuclear disaster aren't over.
Jul 25, 2019 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
These Women Have Lost Their Homes to the Olympics in Tokyo—Twice These Women Have Lost Their Homes to the Olympics in Tokyo—Twice
They were displaced from their homes 55 years ago to make way for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and now, more than five decades later, they have been displaced again.
Jul 23, 2019 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
The 2020 Olympics Are Likely to Be a Disaster The 2020 Olympics Are Likely to Be a Disaster
After spending a day with Tokyo’s anti-Olympics organizers, it was clear why they are angry about the 2020 Olympics—and that they are ready to fight.
Jul 22, 2019 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
Is Tokyo Ready for the Olympic Juggernaut? Is Tokyo Ready for the Olympic Juggernaut?
Tokyo says that it’s ready to host the 2020 Olympics. The early numbers—and quality of Olympic leadership—are not encouraging.
Jul 18, 2019 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
The European Olympics’ Bad Romance The European Olympics’ Bad Romance
Holding the European Olympics in Minsk makes a mockery of the Olympic Charter.
Jun 20, 2019 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
The International Olympic Committee Builds a New Headquarters After Leaving Rio Crippled by Debt The International Olympic Committee Builds a New Headquarters After Leaving Rio Crippled by Debt
Rio’s Olympic organizers all but begged the IOC to help them pay off their debts, but they refused to lend a hand.
Apr 4, 2019 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff