Tokyo Olympics Coverage Advisory
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Coverage Advisory

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. UPCOMING: OLY--GYM-WOMEN’S FINAL - Simone Biles will try to lead the U.S. women’s gymnastics team to win its third straight Olympic title on Tuesday night. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos by 10 a.m. OLY--BKL-NIGERIA-BOLTON - Ruthie Bolton helped the U.S women’s basketball win gold in 1996 and now she is trying to help another country make its mark in the Tokyo Games. OLY--WPO-WATER POLO-JAPAN - The men’s water polo tournament at the Tokyo Olympics is filled with big, hulking destroyers playing a similar style. OLY--GYM-EXPLAINER-RIVALRY RENEWED — For the first time in years, the U.S. women’s gymnastics team has a fight on its hands at the Olympics.

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Tokyo Olympics: Aftermath Still Being Untangled a Year Later
2 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Aftermath Still Being Untangled a Year Later

News 18  

The Tokyo Olympics survived the COVID-19 postponement, soaring expenses and some public opposition. Organizers said the Games would drive tourism, showcase Japan’s technological prowess, and create memories similar to the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. “I think what the Games meant more than anything else was simply not having to deal with a cancellation," David Leheny, a political scientist at Japan’s Waseda …

From Simone Biles to skateboarding, these are the notable moments of the Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

From Simone Biles to skateboarding, these are the notable moments of the Tokyo Olympics

CNN  

Tokyo CNN — When history looks back on this year’s Tokyo Olympics, images of masked athletes and empty stadiums will likely be the defining feature. Simone Biles performs on vault during the women's final in Tokyo Natacha Pisarenko/AP Fellow American Allyson Felix became the most decorated US track and field athlete in history with 4x400 meter relay gold on Saturday. …

Japan dominated in Olympic skateboarding. Will it bring acceptance on Tokyo’s streets?
3 years, 5 months ago

Japan dominated in Olympic skateboarding. Will it bring acceptance on Tokyo’s streets?

LA Times  

Sakura Yosozumi of Japan competes in the women’s park skateboarding final at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday. “I hope we’ll see many more parks to practice in Japan,” 13-year-old Momiji Nishiya said after winning the gold medal in women’s street skateboarding. “We want to be the first ones who conquer that particular handrail or whatever,” said Hiroki Hamada, an employee …

Tokyo Olympics: Team GB’s Ben Whittaker goes for boxing gold on Wednesday
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Team GB’s Ben Whittaker goes for boxing gold on Wednesday

The Independent  

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Tokyo Olympics Coverage Advisory
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Coverage Advisory

The Independent  

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics Day 6: Action in images
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo 2020 Olympics Day 6: Action in images

Hindustan Times  

Tokyo 2020 Olympics Day 6: Action in images Tokyo 2020 Olympics Day 6: Here is all the action in images from Day 6 of Tokyo Olympics.. 1 / 19 View Photos in a new improved layout Tokyo: India's Mary Kom arrives for her bout against Ingrit Valencia of Columbia in women's Fly boxing Round of 16, at the Summer Olympics …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: PV Sindhu, Deepika Kumari advance; Rani Rampal and Co lose third match in a row
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: PV Sindhu, Deepika Kumari advance; Rani Rampal and Co lose third match in a row

Firstpost  

It was, in a nutshell, another mixed day for the country which is waiting for its second medal after the spectacular silver by weightlifter Mirabai Chanu on the opening day of competitions. So, badminton ace PV Sindhu and seasoned archer Deepika Kumari marched into the last-16 of their respective events, debutant boxer Pooja Rani won her easy opening bout without …

OLY-Tokyo Olympics Digest
3 years, 5 months ago

OLY-Tokyo Olympics Digest

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. OLY-SWM-SWIMMING - Katie Ledecky bounced …

Tokyo Olympics: From Momota's shock exit, Japan fighting Covid-19 to Fiji's rugby win over New Zealand
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: From Momota's shock exit, Japan fighting Covid-19 to Fiji's rugby win over New Zealand

India Today  

The Tokyo Olympics delivered an another day of high drama on Wednesday. US, Latvia clinch 3x3 basketball gold The US team of Stefanie Dolson, Allisha Gray, Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young won the first women’s gold medal in the new Olympic sport of 3-on-3 basketball. China’s dominance in synchronized springboard China won its third gold medal in diving at the …

Tokyo 2020: From skateboarding to surfing, the four new Olympic sports explained
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo 2020: From skateboarding to surfing, the four new Olympic sports explained

The Independent  

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Tokyo Olympics 2020: Naomi Osaka makes much-anticipated return, Simone Biles targets Olympic history
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Naomi Osaka makes much-anticipated return, Simone Biles targets Olympic history

Firstpost  

Australian Open champion Osaka has not played since May, when she walked out of Roland Garros saying that media commitments were harming her mental health. Tokyo: Japan’s Naomi Osaka, star of the Tokyo Olympics’ opening ceremony, returns from her self-imposed tennis exile on Sunday as US legend Simone Biles sets about equalling the all-time record for gymnastics gold medals. Other …

Tokyo Olympics schedule: Swimmers return for heats, water polo and rugby teams in action
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics schedule: Swimmers return for heats, water polo and rugby teams in action

ABC  

Day 3 in Tokyo will see Australia hunt for more gold in the pool, while the men's triathlon takes place. Swimming: Finals Emma McKeon will chase her second gold medal of the Tokyo Games when she contests the women's 100 metres butterfly final at 11:30am AEST. In what could be the race of the Tokyo swimming program, Australia's Ariarne Titmus …

Tokyo Olympics schedule: Swimming finals, women's road race and Boomers all in action
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics schedule: Swimming finals, women's road race and Boomers all in action

ABC  

Day two of the Tokyo Games features morning swim finals and some big chances for Australia to medal across the board. Surfing: First and second round We'll be at the mercy of the elements at Tsurigasaki Beach, but the plan is for both men's and women's competitions to get underway on Sunday from 8:00am AEST. Beach Volleyball: Australia's women's pairing …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Djokovic begins quest for Olympic tennis glory as Pogacar eyes road race gold
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Djokovic begins quest for Olympic tennis glory as Pogacar eyes road race gold

Firstpost  

The opening ceremony took place before empty stands with Tokyo in a state of emergency, a scenario that will become a familiar sight with fans banned from all but a handful of venues. Tokyo: History-chasing Novak Djokovic launches his quest for Olympic tennis glory, while Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar goes for one of 11 gold medals on offer …

Tokyo Olympics: Medal count, schedule and results for all 613 American athletes
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Medal count, schedule and results for all 613 American athletes

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James. Several high-profile American athletes, including former gold medalists, aren’t taking part in the Tokyo Olympics. Kerri Walsh Jennings, a three-time Olympic gold medalist in beach volleyball, missed out on a sixth Games after she and teammate Brooke Sweat failed to qualify. Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson, who won the women’s 100 meters at the U.S. track and field …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Olympians navigate strict rules in Tokyo for once-in-a-lifetime experience
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Olympians navigate strict rules in Tokyo for once-in-a-lifetime experience

Firstpost  

The lengthy playbook — a guideline for a “safe and successful Games” — is filled with “cannots” and “do nots.” Slip-ups and their consequences range from warnings to fines to maybe even worse Sydney McLaughlin turns 22 three days after the final of the 400-meter hurdles, in which she might win Olympic gold and may even lower her current world …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Empty stadiums, pandemic, scheduling get in the way of tennis players and Olympic dream
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Empty stadiums, pandemic, scheduling get in the way of tennis players and Olympic dream

Firstpost  

Roger Federer, Bianca Andreescu and Johanna Konta became the latest big names in tennis to pull out from competing at the Tokyo Olympics. 🥇🥇#StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/jrRCmAddiS — The Olympic Games July 13, 2021 Australia’s Nick Kyrgios will not be making his maiden Olympics appearance in Tokyo after picking up an injury at Wimbledon. “I’m extremely proud to be on my first …

Tokyo Olympics still weigh limits on fans, if any fans at all
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Olympics still weigh limits on fans, if any fans at all

The Hindu  

The Tokyo Olympic organizing committee signaled on Monday that it will change its ticket policy this week for any local fans hoping to attend. Organizers, the International Olympic Committee and others are expected to meet this week to announce new restrictions because of the fast-changing coronavirus situation. The exact day of the ticket meeting has not been confirmed, but it …

The Tokyo Olympics Are A Moral Disaster
3 years, 6 months ago

The Tokyo Olympics Are A Moral Disaster

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING In 2013, 80-year-old Kohei Jinno was evicted from his home in Tokyo so that Japan could build a new stadium to host the 2020 Summer Olympics. A May poll found that 80% of Japanese people opposed hosting the Tokyo Olympics; the number has fallen, but half of Japan still wants to cancel or postpone the games, which …

No clear favorite for men’s water polo at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 6 months ago

No clear favorite for men’s water polo at Tokyo Olympics

Associated Press  

HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: Led by Maggie Steffens and Ashleigh Johnson, the U.S. women rolled to their second straight gold medal. Filip Filipovic and Dusan Mandic helped Serbia win the men’s tournament for the first time after finishing third in each of the previous two games. ATHLETES TO WATCH: U.S. attacker Maddie Musselman, the daughter of former major league pitcher Jeff …

Tokyo Olympics Highlights May 13: Japanese Dessert Off-limits for Indian Rowers
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Highlights May 13: Japanese Dessert Off-limits for Indian Rowers

News 18  

Tokyo Olympics Latest Updates May 13: Check out all the latest updates and news as Tokyo prepares for the Olympics. Japanese towns have abandoned plans to host Olympics athletes due to concerns they will overburden already stretched medical resources amid a fourth wave of coronavirus infections. The IOC on Wednesday downplayed concerns over Japanese public opinion calling for the Tokyo …

Tokyo Olympics Highlights May 10: IOC President Cancels Japan Trip, Fake Crowd Noises in Athletics Test Event
3 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Highlights May 10: IOC President Cancels Japan Trip, Fake Crowd Noises in Athletics Test Event

News 18  

Tokyo Olympics Highlights May 10: Check out all the latest updates and news as Tokyo prepares for the Olympics. Japanese tennis stars Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori opined that the Tokyo Olympics organisers must “discuss” whether the Games can be held safety amid Covid-19 pandemic. The athletics test event in Tokyo gives a sneak peek into how the Olympics might …

Tokyo Olympics to call off water polo test event: Report
3 years, 9 months ago

Tokyo Olympics to call off water polo test event: Report

India TV News  

Tokyo Olympic organisers have called off a water polo test event set for this weekend, Japanese media reported on Tuesday. Swimming governing body FINA said on its website that a diving World Cup event set for April 18-23 in Tokyo had been canceled, and it reported the same for an artistic swimming event for May 1-4. Tokyo organisers did manage …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Katie Ledecky wins easily in first major swim meet with time ticking down to deferred games
3 years, 10 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Katie Ledecky wins easily in first major swim meet with time ticking down to deferred games

Firstpost  

Like everyone else, Katie Ledecky was forced to shelve her plans when the coronavirus pandemic took hold. “I didn’t set too many expectations coming into this first race,” Ledecky said afterward. “If I can swim fast in that kind of environment, I can swim fast at a big stage like Olympic trials or the games when maybe we won’t have …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Swimmer Katie Ledecky aims at making history in 1,500m free event despite COVID uncertainties
3 years, 10 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Swimmer Katie Ledecky aims at making history in 1,500m free event despite COVID uncertainties

Firstpost  

Los Angeles, United States: Five-time Olympic gold medallist Katie Ledecky is powering through the uncertainties of the Covid-19 pandemic, her sights still firmly set on making history at the rescheduled Tokyo Games. “I’m really excited that the 1,500m free is in the Olympics for the first time for women and that there’s parity in the schedule between the men’s and …

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