The Tokyo Olympics, postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, weren’t the first to be disrupted. This article explores other instances where the Games were cancelled or rescheduled, revealing the impact of war and health crises on the world’s greatest sporting event.
The University of Mumbai has rescheduled exams for its Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) due to heavy rainfall in Maharashtra. The exams, originally scheduled for July 9, will now take place on July 18 and 20. The decision comes after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for various regions in Mumbai, later downgraded to a yellow alert. In addition to exam postponements, schools in Mumbai have been closed today as a precautionary measure.
The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand has been postponed due to the threat of heavy rainfall in the Garhwal region, as per an alert from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). The Garhwal Commissioner has issued orders for the postponement, effective from July 7th.
The counseling process for NEET-UG 2024 has been postponed due to allegations of a paper leak. No new date has been announced for the counseling sessions.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has postponed the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2024 due to scheduling conflicts with university final exams. The new exam dates will be announced soon. KEA has also reopened the registration window for the exam, allowing students to apply until July 7th.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has postponed the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET PG) exam scheduled for June 23rd, causing widespread anger and frustration among aspiring doctors. The last-minute cancellation, announced just hours before the exam, has been met with criticism for its impact on students who had travelled long distances and incurred significant expenses. The postponement follows the recent controversy surrounding the NEET-UG exam paper leak, leading to calls for the dissolution of the National Testing Agency (NTA).
A 27-year-old man in Japan has been charged with obstructing business by force after allegedly making threats to “kill everyone involved” at Nintendo events. The threats led Nintendo to postpone Nintendo Live 2024 and the Splatoon Koshien 2023 National Finals in December 2023. The man allegedly made 39 threats between August and November 2023 using Nintendo’s online inquiry form, including telling the company to “be careful about events that have spectators in attendance” and “I’ll make you regret bringing such a s****y game into this world”. Nintendo announced in December 2023 that the threats targeted spectators, attendees, and staff at Nintendo Live 2024, forcing the cancellation for safety reasons. The Splatoon event and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe World Championship were later held in April 2024 without issue, but the full Nintendo Live event, which was due to take place in Tokyo, was canceled.
The Sol Blume Festival, originally scheduled for 2024, has been postponed to 2025 due to significant damage and safety concerns at Discovery Park. The festival will now take place on August 15-17, 2025. The postponement marks the second consecutive year that the festival has been rescheduled due to weather-related issues.
Comedian Peter Kay has expressed disappointment over the postponement of his opening performances at the newly built Co-op Live arena in Manchester, originally scheduled for this week. The postponement was announced with less than 48 hours’ notice due to issues with the venue’s capacity for a test event on Saturday. Kay’s shows have been rescheduled for April 29 and 30, with the venue citing the need for additional testing and system completion. The £350 million arena, which boasts a seating capacity of 23,500, is expected to create thousands of jobs and host various events, including Harry Styles concerts.
