This month, Shane and Nat discuss how the Tokyo Olympics may still be able to go ahead even without a vaccine next year.  Also, should the Olympics still go ahead or be abandoned? The result of a survey of Japanese businesses may surprise you.

Shane catches up with javelin World Champion, Kelsey Lee Barber.  What does the upcoming summer of athletics look like, and have Covid-19 impacted her training regime?

A year out from the Paralympics, Nat chats to Australian Chef de Mission, Kate McLoughlin about the challenges of the 12 months postponement.

This month, Shane and Nat discuss how the Tokyo Olympics may still be able to go ahead even without a vaccine next year. &nbsp;Also, should the Olympics still go ahead or be abandoned? The result of a survey of Japanese businesses may surprise you.
Shane catches up with javelin World Champion, Kelsey Lee Barber. &nbsp;What does the upcoming summer of athletics look like, and have Covid-19 impacted her training regime?
A year out from the Paralympics, Nat chats to Australian Chef de Mission, Kate McLoughlin about the challenges of the 12 months postponement.

Join Shane McInnes and Natalie Peters for Ready Set Tokyo as we countdown to the 2020 Games in Japan!

Each week our experienced hosts will give you an update on preparations for the Games by exploring the sports, athletes, officials, organisers, issues, fans and much more.

Hear interviews with athletes and other newsmakers, learn from those well versed in Japanese language and culture, and prepare for plenty of laughs as our hosts recall their experiences covering the past four Olympic Games.

Join&nbsp;Shane McInnes&nbsp;and&nbsp;Natalie Peters&nbsp;for Ready Set Tokyo as we countdown to the 2020 Games in Japan!
Each week our experienced hosts will give you an update on preparations for the Games by exploring the sports, athletes, officials, organisers, issues, fans and much more.
Hear interviews with athletes and other newsmakers, learn from those well versed in Japanese language and culture, and prepare for plenty of laughs as our hosts recall their experiences covering the past four Olympic Games.

Ready Set Tokyo

Join Shane McInnes and Natalie Peters for Ready Set Tokyo as we countdown to the 2020 Games in Japan!

Each week our experienced hosts will give you an update on preparations for the Games by exploring the sports, athletes, officials, organisers, issues, fans and much more. 

Hear interviews with athletes and other newsmakers, learn from those well versed in Japanese language and culture, and prepare for plenty of laughs as our hosts recall their experiences covering the past four Olympic Games.

SEPTEMBER EDITION: Keeping up the momentum in Japan for 2021 | Protests or no protests- athletes weigh in | Kelsey Lee Barber's javelin journey to Tokyo | A year to go to Paralympics

This month Shane and Nat take a closer look at how Tokyo plans to go ahead with the Games regardless of the availability of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Nat catches up with Australian Chef de Mission, Ian Chesterman about the plans for next year, and how Victoria's newly implemented stage 4 lockdowns are impacting athletes.  He also pays tribute to Alex "Chumpy" Pullin and Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya.

And, Sydney 20 years on- Shane and Nat recall their memories of the opening ceremony.

Twitter: @ReadySetTokyo

This month Shane and Nat take a closer look at how Tokyo plans to go ahead with the Games regardless of the availability of a Covid-19 vaccine.
Nat catches up with Australian Chef de Mission, Ian Chesterman about the plans for next year, and how Victoria's newly implemented stage 4 lockdowns are impacting athletes. &nbsp;He also pays tribute to Alex "Chumpy" Pullin and Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya.
And, Sydney 20 years on- Shane and Nat recall their memories of the opening ceremony.
Twitter: @ReadySetTokyo

AUGUST EDITION: Working around Covid-19 plan for Tokyo 2021; Australian Chef de Mission Ian Chesterman

This week, Shane and Nat celebrate Olympic Day at a time when we should’ve been just a month out from the Tokyo Olympics.  

Soon to be four time Olympian, Melissa Wu opens up on training in isolation, and why the Games’ postponement could be a blessing in disguise personally as she readies herself for Tokyo.

And, as Novak Djokovic faces the wrath of the tennis world, Sam Groth chat to Nat about what it means for the sport.

This week, Shane and Nat celebrate Olympic Day at a time when we should&rsquo;ve been just a month out from the Tokyo Olympics. &nbsp;
Soon to be four time Olympian, Melissa Wu opens up on training in isolation, and why the Games&rsquo; postponement could be a blessing in disguise personally as she readies herself for Tokyo.
And, as Novak Djokovic faces the wrath of the tennis world, Sam Groth chat to Nat about what it means for the sport.

MELISSA WU on her preparations for Tokyo, and celebrating Olympic Day | SAM GROTH weighs in on tennis’ Covid breach

Pressure is mounting on the IOC to restructure ‘Rule 50,’ which states: “No kind of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda is permitted in any Olympic sites, venues or other areas."  This week, Shane and Nat discuss the potential rule change and what it might mean for athletes at the Tokyo Olympics.

Shane catches up with shooter, Sergei Evglevski, currently preparing for his maiden Olympic Games.  Evglevski, the son of six time Olympian, Lalita Yauhleuskaya.

Nat chats to Winter Olympian, Harley Windsor about his successes both on and off the ice, and what it’s like representing Australia’s indigenous population on the world stage.

And this week’s ‘The 5’: The 5 Most Watched Olympic Sports. You’ll be surprised at what comes in at number one.

Pressure is mounting on the IOC to restructure &lsquo;Rule 50,&rsquo; which states: &ldquo;No kind of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda is permitted in any Olympic sites, venues or other areas." &nbsp;This week, Shane and Nat discuss the potential rule change and what it might mean for athletes at the Tokyo Olympics.
Shane catches up with shooter, Sergei Evglevski, currently preparing for his maiden Olympic Games. &nbsp;Evglevski, the son of six time Olympian, Lalita Yauhleuskaya.
Nat chats to Winter Olympian, Harley Windsor about his successes both on and off the ice, and what it&rsquo;s like representing Australia&rsquo;s indigenous population on the world stage.
And this week&rsquo;s &lsquo;The 5&rsquo;: The 5 Most Watched Olympic Sports. You&rsquo;ll be surprised at what comes in at number one.

Protests at the Olympic Games- Is it time for the IOC to concede? | Shooting star, Sergei Evglevski following in his mother’s footsteps | Indigenous Winter Olympian Harley Windsor

SEPTEMBER EDITION: Keeping up the momentum in Japan for 2021 | Protests or no protests- athletes weigh in | Kelsey Lee Barber's javelin journey to Tokyo | A year to go to Paralympics

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