TOKYO -- Hoping to avoid last-minute financial pressures, Japanese officials said Wednesday they are determined to keep total costs of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Games below 2 trillion yen ($18 billion) after a three-day debriefing from organizers of the Rio de Janeiro Games.Rio was forced to make cuts up to the opening of this years games because the Brazilian economy went into severe recession after the Olympics were awarded in 2009.Tokyos estimated costs have ballooned in the face of construction costs that have soared since the city launched its bid for the Olympics in 2011 and secured the games in 2013.Were committed to reducing costs, Tokyo organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto said after the debriefing wrapped up. The city government, the national government and the organizing committee must all work together.A Tokyo government panel has said the cost of the Olympics could exceed $30 billion -- four times the initial estimate -- unless drastic cuts are made.Muto proposed putting a 2 trillion yen ($18 billion) cap on total Olympic costs but IOC vice president John Coates said the ceiling was too high.The figure of 2 trillion is a starting point, Muto said. From there we will move to reduce it further. Mr. Coates has said it should be lower and we agree with that.More than 500 officials took part in the debriefing sessions here that are aimed at drawing lessons from the Rio Games for Tokyo and other future organizers.Representatives of the International Olympic Committee, Tokyo organizers and Japans central and city governments have been meeting in Tokyo to discuss ways of reducing costs.Tokyo Olympic organizers agreed Tuesday to keep the rowing, canoe sprint and swimming venues at their planned sites in Tokyo, rather than moving them to exiting venues outside the capital. A decision on a possible switch of the volleyball venue was postponed until late December.Coates, who heads the IOCs coordination commission for the Tokyo Games, emphasized the need to resolve issues quickly.The sooner you get out there and arrive at entering into your various procurement contracts to commence construction then the cheaper its going to be, he said.Tokyo initially won the bid on a promise to stage a compact games but has moved several events to neighboring prefectures since beating out Istanbul and Madrid in the IOC voting.Basketball will be staged in Saitama, a one-hour train ride north of Tokyo, while cycling was transferred to Izu, over two hours away from the capital.In addition to the IOC executives and representatives from Rio and Tokyo, the debriefing was attended by organizers of the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, and 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, as well as delegations from the three bid cities for the 2024 Olympics -- Paris, Budapest and Los Angeles. 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Freddy Galvis Jersey .C. -- Chris Thorburn thinks one of the reasons the Winnipeg Jets have been successful under new coach Paul Maurice is that theyre playing together as a team. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Aqib Talib made his training camp debut Monday with a warm welcome from his Denver Broncos teammates and the fans on hand.The cornerback was limited in practice but not in enthusiasm after missing the first 10 days of training camp while he recovered from a gunshot wound to his right leg suffered at a Dallas bar on June 5.He put the physical part of the incident behind him but the consequences of that night could cost him some games. The NFL is investigating the incident and could potentially discipline Talib for violation of the leagues personal conduct policy.That wasnt the biggest thing on Talibs mind Monday. He was happy to be back on the field, even if he watched most of the practice.That was the most important thing, to put these cleats back on and come out here and run again, he said. Its a blessing to be out here. I really appreciate it.Talib started training camp on the non-football injury/illness list while he recovered from the gunshot wound. He worked with coaches over the weekend and head coach Gary Kubiak said last week that he expected Talib to start practicing soon.He did some one-on-one drills and individual work Monday and watched situational scrimmages. He was active for about 35 minutes and said he didnt know when he would be cleared for a full practice.I moved around, felt pretty good, he said. Well keep progressing and by the time we get on the field Ill be ready to go.Kubiak said he is easing Talib into practice as he did with linebacker Von Miller and tackle Russell Okung. He indicated Talib wont play in the preseason opener in Chicago on Thursday or against San Francisco on Aug. 20 but could play against Los Angeles the following week.If he makes the progress Ive watched him make the last three or four days, hopefully were talking about him getting some time against the Rams, he said. Well see. I probably shouldnt go there yet, but I think hes going to progress really quickly.Kubiak said he expects Talib to play in the season opener against Carolina on Sept. 8, a rematch of the Super Bowl. The league could foil that plan when it renders a decision in Talibs case.Talib said he couldnt talk about the shooting incident because Dallas policee are still investigating.ddddddddddddThe situation is still under review and weve got to respect that process, Talib said.Talib helped anchor the back end of the Broncos defense that dominated opponents in the playoffs, including the 24-10 win over the Panthers in the Super Bowl on Feb. 7. The secondary is strong again, with cornerback Bradley Roby getting first-team reps with Talib sidelined.Roby impressed again Monday with another pick-six of Mark Sanchez, whom he victimized Saturday.Even with the secondary playing well without Talib, the players are glad hes back.It was great having him back out there, safety T.J. Ward said. The leadership he brings, the energy he has, the morale, he brings the whole team up. Those dog days of camp, you need guys to bring energy and thats what he does. Besides that, having the whole defense intact is good.Talib said he has a greater appreciation for his job after being forced to watch while his leg heals.When you sit on the sideline and be away from football you see how important it is to you, he said. You definitely learn to love it a little more.Talib wasnt the only defensive back to make his training camp debut. The Broncos waived defensive end Kenny Anunike and signed safety Ryan Murphy.Murphy spent 2015 on Denvers practice squad before running into trouble during Super Bowl week in Northern California. He was sent back to Colorado after being detained and questioned Feb. 2 by authorities during a prostitution sting in San Jose, California.Murphy was released after investigators determined he was not involved in any criminal activities.The Broncos cut him in May but brought him back Monday.Game notes The Broncos released their first depth chart of training camp, with Mark Sanchez and Trevor Siemian listed as co-No. 1 quarterbacks. Kubiak said he will likely name a starter for the Chicago game on Tuesday. ... T James Ferentz (knee) and WR Jordan Taylor (groin) were held out of practice but are expected to play against the Bears.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '