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North Korea will not join the Tokyo Olympics this year due to coronavirus concerns, the country’s sports ministry said on Tuesday. It will be the first time North Korea has missed a Summer Olympics since it boycotted Seoul in 1988 amid the Cold War. South Korean President Moon Jae-in had hoped the two countries, still technically at war after their 1950-53 conflict ended in a truce, not a peace treaty, could field a combined team in Tokyo and rebuild momentum for improved relations. The North’s withdrawal from Tokyo is also a setback for plans, agreed at a 2018 summit between Moon and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, to pursue a joint Korean bid to host the 2032 Games. When South Korea hosted the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in 2018, Kim sent his sister to head the coun...

Kenya Simbas to kick off training next month ahead of the Africa Cup fixtures in July. Kenya Rugby Union Chairman Odour Gangla said players will have found some rhythm to their game following the start of the Kenya Cup two weeks ago. Gangla said by the time preparations begin the players will have played at least which will be key following last year Covid-19 pandemic. According to Gangla Plans are in place for the team to start training camp in April at the bare minimum and the players will have at least five matches under their belts which will be good for the team. The proposed training camp in Stellenbosch South Africa in April will cost Sh. 20 million. Gangla also said the fundraising for the course is ongoing as they are speaking to the ministry and partners to gain thei...

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North Korea to skip games due to global pandemic Covid-19 fears

SIMBA TO KICK OFF TRAINING AHEAD OF JULY AFRICA CUP.