Each bag matches birth weight and features baby’s face, so new arrival can be hugged in pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
How the Tokyo Olympics Changed the Conversation About Athletes’ Mental Health
Biles' courageous choice created an opportunity for mental health discussions to move from raising awareness to positive action ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics were a showcase of resilience amid an attempt at normalcy
With virtually all fans shut out from attending, the Tokyo Olympics had a sterile feel that often muted the outstanding accomplishments of the athletes. ( read original story ...)
‘Team LGBTQ’ earns 32 medals at Tokyo Olympics
As the torch goes out at Japan National Stadium in Meiji-Jingu Park, the end has arrived for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games— dubbed “the rainbow Olympics” by ... ( read original story ...)
Opinion: Tokyo Olympics are finished. Were they worth it? Many ways to answer that question
Organizers put costs of Tokyo Olympics at $15.4 billion, though audit by Japanese government has suggested it could be twice that. ( read original story ...)
Team USA tops China in medal count as Tokyo Olympics wrap with closing ceremony
The United States made a push in the final stretch of the Olympics and succeeded in taking the top spot on the gold medal count from China on the final day of competitions. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics briefing: farewell and arigato to Japan
USA go top of the medal standings, Kipchoge stays well clear, and Tokyo closes the show ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo thanks the world as closing ceremony marks the end of a unique Olympic Games
A spectacular closing ceremony brought down the curtain on the delayed Tokyo Olympics, as all eyes looked ahead to Paris 2024.It was a fitting manner in which to end the most unique of Olympic Games, ... ( read original story ...)
‘As disappointing as they come’ – Pollock and Seaward reflect on marathon test in Sapporo heat
Ireland's Paul Pollock and Kevin Seaward reflect on the challenges presented by the heat in Sapporo during Sunday's Olympic men's marathon. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo passes Olympic baton to Paris after imperfect, irrepressible games
Tokyo passed the Olympic baton to Paris on Sunday after staging a Games that was delayed by Covid and dismayed a skeptical public but still delivered its share of drama. ( read original story ...)
Opinion: Tokyo Games did go on, but where Olympics go from here should be concerning
It will be weeks, perhaps months, before we know the impact of COVID-19 on the Tokyo Games. But what we do know is interest in the Olympics was down. ( read original story ...)
Japan Officially Passes Olympic Flag to France for Paris 2024 to Close Out Tokyo Games
Leon Neal/ Sayonara Japan, bonjour France! At the official closing ceremony for the 2020 Tokyo Games on Sunday, the Olympic flag was lowered and handed off by Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike to the Mayor ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo registers over 4,000 Covid-19 cases for fifth straight day
Tokyo registered a total of 4,066 new infections on Sunday, the administration said, adding that one more Covid-19 patient has died over the given period. Another 151 people are in serious condition. ( read original story ...)
Final Takeaways from the Tokyo Olympics
After 16 days of competition across Tokyo and its surrounding areas, the Olympics have reached a conclusion. On Sunday evening, the Closing Ceremony took place at National Stadium, marking the ... ( read original story ...)
Fireworks display marks the official close of Tokyo Olympic Games on Sunday
Ceremony opens with video that looked back on the 17 days of events and competition; Japan Crown Prince makes appearance in stands ... ( read original story ...)
Covid protocols and no fans in the venues but were the Tokyo Olympics a success?
The International Olympic Commitee pressed ahead with staging the Games despite widespread calls for them to be cancelled. ( read original story ...)