Tokyo organizers report 29 new cases of COVID-19 among Olympic personnel, a single-day high since tracking began July 1. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Sydney McLaughlin breaks 400m hurdles world record, skateboarding and more – live!
It’s day 12 in Tokyo and yet another packed schedule. Join our writers for all the latest news ... ( read original story ...)
Belarus sprinter Tsimanouskaya headed for Poland after Tokyo diplomatic drama
Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya was headed to Poland on Wednesday after seeking refuge with that country's diplomats, bringing a dramatic diplomatic twist at the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Yosozumi wins another skateboarding gold for Japan
Sakura Yosozumi of Japan won the inaugural Olympic women’s park event in skateboarding on Wednesday, solidifying the host country's dominance in the sport's Olympic debut. The silver went to Kokona ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Skaters Win Gold and Silver, Proving Japan Is the Top Skateboarding Nation in the World—and It’s Not Even Close
Of the nine medals in skateboarding awarded at the Tokyo Summer Olympics so far, five have gone to Japan. Just a little over a week ago, Japan claimed the first two gold medals in the inaugural ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Signals Chance of Rolling Back Controversial COVID Hospital Policy
Japan's health minister on Wednesday signalled the government may consider rolling back a controversial new policy asking COVID-19 patients with less serious symptoms isolate at home rather than going ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan’s battery partner to spend over $450 mln on new plant in Japan
Chinese battery partner Envision AESC said on Wednesday it would spend 50 billion yen ($460 million) to build a new battery plant in Japan's Ibaraki prefecture north of Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Japan signals it may roll back Covid policy that limited hospitalization to serious cases
Japan's government may consider rolling back its policy asking Covid patients with less serious symptoms isolate at home than going to the hospital. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Provision In Infrastructure Bill May Force Bitcoin Miners And Blockchain Companies To Flee U.S.
A relatively hidden provision in the $1 trillion bill plans to help pay for new roads and bridges by making the tax collection of crypto activities more efficient. However, it could end up doing more ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Market Slightly Lower
The Japanese stock market is slightly higher on Wednesday, extending the losses of the previous session, with the benchmark Nikkei index above the 27,600 level, ignoring the broadly positive cues ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens down 0.10 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.10 percent at 27,612.90 on Wednesday, while the broader Topix shed 0.12 percent at 1,928.73. TOKYO, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics live updates: Three Americans go for gold in women’s 400-meter hurdles
Sydney McLaughlin, Dalilah Muhammad, Anna Cockrell part of stacked field in hurdles; USA faces Dominican Republic for spot in baseball semifinals. ( read original story ...)
Chinese badminton player’s cursing at Tokyo 2020 riles South Koreans
South Korea's Badminton Korea Association plans to pursue a formal complaint with the World Badminton Federation (WBF) regarding China's Chen Qingchen's cursing during an Olympic match at Tokyo 2020, ... ( read original story ...)
Belarus sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya due to leave Tokyo for Poland
Flight comes after the athlete refused to board a plane home on Monday and sought protection at Polish embassy ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Alice Dearing hopes representing GB ‘makes a difference’
Alice Dearing hopes becoming the first black woman to represent Great Britain in an Olympic swimming event makes a difference and the sport is "available to anyone". ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: ‘Amazing execution’ – Sky Brown leads the way in park heats
Watch Sky Brown's second run in the women's park heats at Ariake Sports Park as the teenage sensation breezes through to the women's park skateboarding final. ( read original story ...)