Council Bluffs wrestler Thomas Gillman lost his first match at the Tokyo Olympics but will still be able to compete for bronze. ( read original story ...)
Experts name the one very real nightmare scenario for crypto startups
Four crypto experts say the worst-case scenario for crypto startups is a failure of security and that such incidents happen all the time. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Indian Men’s Hockey Bronze medal evokes thunderous applause from PM Modi, Tendulkar, SRK
PM Modi said that by winning the Bronze medal the Indian Hockey team had captured the imagination of the entire country. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: We fought and never gave up; dedicate this medal to COVID warriors, says Manpreet Singh
The 29-year-old from Jalandhar was "speechless" following the epoch-making 5-4 victory over Germany that gave India their 12th hockey medal in the Olympics but one that came after over four decades. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: India win bronze in men’s hockey, historic moment as Manpreet Singh’s boys beat Germany
India have won the bronze medal in men's hockey by defeating Germany 5-4. This is the first ever Olympic medal in hockey in 41 years for India. The last time Indian men won a hockey medal was when ... ( read original story ...)
Japan slips to 83rd in Nikkei COVID index amid subdued Olympics
A recent surge in COVID-19 cases has caused Japan to tumble down Nikkei's coronavirus recovery ranking as experts debate the role the Olympics is playing in the country's accelerating infection ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends higher on upbeat earnings; virus worries linger
Japan's Nikkei index ended higher on Thursday, underpinned by upbeat earnings from Nippon Yusen , Kikkoman Corp and Hitachi Zozen, although gains were capped by concerns about surging cases of ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Medal chomp grosses out Japan and riles Toyota
The mayor of Japanese city Nagoya earned himself Internet infamy and a rare rebuke from Toyota Motor Corp on Thursday for chomping down on an Olympic gold medal at an event meant to celebrate its ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota Raps Nagoya Mayor for Biting Medal of Its Athlete
Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura for biting a Tokyo Olympic gold medal earned by one of its athletes. "We're very disappointed by the inappropriate and flagrant act that appears to lack the respect and ... ( read original story ...)
Canada upsets US with 1-0 win in women’s soccer
Canada goes on to face the winner of the late semifinal in Yokohama between Sweden and Australia. Jessie Fleming scored on a penalty kick in the 74th minute and Canada earned a 1-0 semifinal victory ... ( read original story ...)
A Belarusian Olympic Athlete Found Protection in Japan. Most Refugees Do Not
Belarus athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya waves goodbye as she boards a flight at Narita International Airport outside Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2021, after traveling from the Polish embassy, where she had spent ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo hopes Tokyo Olympic success will boost 2030 bid
The city is hosting the marathon and race walking events, but faces the challenge of keeping COVID-19 — and local spectators — at bay. ( read original story ...)
EXPLAINER: What Olympic host Japan’s COVID ‘emergency’ means
Japan is playing host to the Tokyo Olympics. But the capital, as well as other populous areas, are in the middle of a government-declared “state of emergency” to curb surging COVID-19 infections. ( read original story ...)
Japan considers expanding COVID-19 curbs as surges strain hospitals
Japan proposed on Thursday expanding emergency restrictions to eight more prefectures to fight a surge in COVID-19 cases, a cabinet minister said, as worries grow about strains on the nation's medical ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei gains on positive earnings, virus worries linger
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Thursday, underpinned by upbeat earnings from Nippon Yusen , Hitachi Zozen, and Sony Group, although gains were capped by concerns about surging cases of COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
FOCUS: Sapporo hopes Tokyo Olympic success will boost 2030 bid
The northern Japan city of Sapporo was chosen as a haven from Tokyo's punishing heat and humidity for the Olympic marathon and race walking events, giving it an opportunity to promote its bid to host ... ( read original story ...)