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Sporting events, from football and tennis to rugby and cycling, on this year’s calendar are in doubt

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Olympics organisers have called on the Japanese public to donate old smartphones and other electronic devices to make medals for the 2020 Games.

Japan pledged a compact Olympic tournament in 2020 but is now looking at using existing venues outside of Tokyo, mostly to stay within budget.

The sports ministry says it will not ask the government to pursue any further bids to host the 2020 Olympics.

South Africa and the United States are among at least five countries that filed initial paperwork required ahead of any potential 2020 Olympic bids.

Jacques Rogge says Tokyo should not be discouraged from bidding for the 2020 Olympics just because South Korea won the right to host the 2018 Games.