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Canadian soccer star Stephanie Labbé on mental health, Olympic gold and women's soccer's future
Retired Canadian goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé talks with The National co-host Ian Hanomansing about mental health, winning Olympic gold and the future of women's soccer in Canada.
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Stephanie Labbé on winning Olympic gold and the future of women's soccer's
Retired Canadian national soccer team goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé talks with The National co-host Ian Hanomansing about mental health, winning Olympic gold and the future of women's soccer in Canada.
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Doubts Linger After Chinese Tennis Player Peng Shuai Retracts Sexual Assault Claim
Former professional tennis player Patrick McEnroe joined Cheddar to discuss the troubling issues surrounding player Peng Shuai who appeared potentially to have been silenced following her social media post accusing former Vice-Premier...
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China accused of harassing its critics in Canada and abroad
China’s human rights record has come under increased scrutiny ahead of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, but critics of the regime in Canada and elsewhere are accusing China of harassment and intimidation.
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Big demand, small supply for Canadian women’s soccer team gear
Canadian women's soccer is thriving and capturing the attention of more Canadians, but fans, and even players, say it's been hard to find jerseys and other merchandise.
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Protesters say broadcasters of Beijing Winter Olympics complicit with China
Human rights groups calling for a boycott of the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics have turned their attention to broadcasters around the world, which the groups say makes them complicit in China’s human rights abuses.
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Japan extends state of emergency as Summer Olympics draw closer
Japan has extended a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas, eight weeks before the Summer Olympics are set to start. Japan's doctors are calling for the Games to be cancelled.
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Japan’s Olympic backlash grows as 4th wave worsens
The backlash against the Tokyo Olympics is growing louder as Japan is hit hard by a fourth wave of COVID-19.
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Tokyo Games organisers reject pressure to cancel Olympics
The increasing pressure to scratch the event is now coming from an official partner of the games.
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Pressure on Tokyo Olympics: Official partner joins calls for cancellation
An official partner to the Toyko Olympics calls for the games to be cancelled because of the Covid risk
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Jessica Guo: 15-year-old fencer’s hopes for Tokyo and beyond
The youngest member of Canada’s Olympic fencing team, 15-year-old Jessica Guo, hopes to make it to the podium with her team in Tokyo and is already looking forward to future Olympics and a career in medicine.
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COVID restrictions to be extended in several Japanese cities
The restrictions were due to be lifted next week, but with Japan still grappling with a fourth wave of the pandemic, this announcement had been widely expected.
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Yukon speed skater perseveres, relocates for pandemic training
Training for the Olympics during a pandemic hasn't been easy, but speed skater Wren Acorn of Yellowknife has persevered, relocated and has her sights set on Beijing 2022.
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Canadians looking to climb to the podium in Tokyo
Sport climbing is a new addition to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and two Canadians are among those hoping for a spot on the podium.
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N.W.T. speed skater perseveres, relocates for pandemic training
Training for the Olympics during a pandemic hasn't been easy, but speed skater Wren Acorn of Yellowknife has persevered, relocated and has her sights set on Beijing 2022.
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Olympic organizers update safety 'playbook'
Olympic athletes will be given daily tests for the coronavirus during their time in Tokyo this summer, as part of a number of tighter countermeasures introduced to show the event was still on track.
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Tokyo Olympics safety plan focuses on testing, bubbles
Organizers of the Tokyo Olympics have unveiled new details on how they plan to keep the games safe during the pandemic, with a focus on testing and bubbles instead of vaccines.
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Team Canada chef de mission comfortable with Olympic safety protocols
Marnie McBean tells Power & Politics she is confident that Team Canada's safety protocols will protect both the athletes and the people of Tokyo.
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Team USA Water Polo Goalkeeper Ashleigh Johnson on Gold Medal Win
Team USA women’s water polo goalkeeper Ashleigh Johnson showed off her gold medal to Cheddar and discussed how the team made it to victory, whether she has any plans to compete at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, and what it's like to be the...
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LA Olympic Committee's New CEO Kathy Carter on Leading Charge Into 2028 Games
LA28 Olympic Organizing Committee promoted Kathy Carter to the post of its top executive on Tuesday. Now the former soccer player and longtime sports marketer holds the responsibility of delivering the Olympic and Paralympic Games to Los...
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Tokyo Olympics committee meets to address continuing problems
Nobody predicted a global health pandemic, the Olympics being delayed by a year, it does become challenging for hosts.
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Japan faces major hurdles with 100 days until Tokyo Olympics
Resurgence in COVID-19 in Japan, as well as elsewhere in the world, is the latest challenge to the long-delayed event.
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Canadian athletes face uncertainty, unusual training ahead of Tokyo Olympics
Even with a year-long delay, training restrictions and a lack of competition, Canadian athletes are doing their best to prepare for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics despite all the uncertainty.
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Tokyo Games face host of challenges 100 days out
With 100 days until the Tokyo Games, organizers are faced with a host of challenges, including a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, a slow vaccine rollout and Tokyo residents worried about the virus.