Olympic torch relay could be scaled back over coronavirus fears

Japan’s Olympic torch relay may be scaled back because of the coronavirus outbreak, organisers admitted today amid growing doubts about the Games. The symbolic torch is due to arrive in Japan next month before it is taken on a 121-day journey through some of the country’s most famous landmarks.  Chief executive Toshiro Muto says the … Read more

Olympic swimmers tell of fears Tokyo Games will be cancelled over coronavirus fears

Swimmers preparing to compete in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics have spoken of their fears that the games could be cancelled amid coronavirus fears.  Hungarian Katinka Hosszu, 30, who has previously won three medals, said the event not going ahead ‘is a nightmare’ for athletes. However organisers of the games, which are set to start on … Read more

April Banbury, daughter of Olympic bronze medallist, 30, becomes the first ever Ms Great Britain

A bridal gown designer has been crowned the first ever Ms Great Britain, after the contest introduced a new category for women over 28.   April Banbury, 30, from Hemel Hempsted, Hertfordshire, was declared the winner of the new beauty contest,  beating hundreds of other contestants to take home the crown in a glittering ceremony in … Read more