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For now, the Tokyo Olympics will go ahead. But at what cost?

With COVID-19 still running rampant in many parts of the world, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has prepared β€œplaybooks” for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, set to begin in July. There are four books, each aimed at a specific group: international federations, athletes and officials, press, and broadcasters. The aim of these playbooks is to outline the rules that will ensure a safe and successful event.

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Sunrise shines a light on Bond

Bond University hosted Channel 7’s Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac for a series of live crosses that showcased the campus and gave film and journalism students a taste of their future careers. The live crosses included chats with Vice Chancellor and President Tim Brailsford, Bond’s Australian swimmers Alex Graham and Laura Taylor, and Medicine students.

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Olympic swimmers take the plunge at Bond

Australia’s fastest swimmers have taken part in a surprise swim meet at Bond University to prepare them for the uncertainty of the Tokyo Olympics. The Dolphins squad were told only on the morning of the event that they would be competing in the relay blitz, which was the brainchild of head coach Rohan Taylor.

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Bond chalks up its 30,000th graduate

Bond University reached a milestone of 30,000 graduates on February 5, three decades after the first student enrolled. Gold Coaster Jake Harrison took his place in Bond history when he crossed the stage with a Bachelor of Actuarial Science during a graduation ceremony for the Bond Business School.

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Sporting news

Feathers versus fins at The Canal

Rugby round 15 preview: Bull Sharks at home to Norths Eagles.

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Claudia's stroke of brilliance at world titles

ADCO Sports Excellence Scholarship student Claudia Bailey bags a silver medal at the ICF Junior Canoe Sprint World Championships.

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Building a Pacific bridge

Tongan netballers Viviena Hafoka and Seilala Sikuvea are at Bond as part of a PacificAus Sports and Netball Australia high performance program.

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Plucky Bull Sharks eye future

Netball Round 14 match review: a final-round match-up with South Brisbane Wildcats delivered mixed results but there’s still lots to be optimistic about.

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