I try not to think about it because I can’t afford to—if I let them rule me, they’re winning,” Simone Biles said in her Glamour cover story ahead of the Olympics 2021. If ever there was a quote to ... ( read original story ...)
The Next One: Japan’s Daii Hashimoto takes gold in Olympic gymnastics
Daiki Hashimoto grew up watching Kohei Uchimura win gold medals, just like every other aspiring Japanese gymnast over the past decade-plus ... ( read original story ...)
Lilly King ready to ‘take care of business’ in Tokyo
"What an honor to go back," King said. "Not that it wasn't special the last time, but I can appreciate it more this time." ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Games begin for PV Sindhu
It might just become difficult from hereon for PV Sindhu, after her 21-9, 21-16 win over Hong Kong’s Cheung Ngan Yi, to contain the whiplash of expectations that will begin to bombard her in what is ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics 2020: PV Sindhu, Deepika Kumari advance; Rani Rampal and Co lose third match in a row
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. ( read original story ...)
Debutant Indian boxer Pooja Rani enters quarters of Tokyo Olympics
Indian boxer Pooja Rani (75kg) out-punched Algeria's Ichrak Chaib in her opening bout to enter the quarterfinals of her maiden Olympic Games here on Wednesday. The 30-year-old Indian clinched it 5-0, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Champion Hidilyn Diaz set for hero’s homecoming in Philippines
From a bamboo pole to Olympic gold, weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz’s arduous build-up to the Tokyo Games culminated on the top step of the podium. Diaz won the first gold medal for the Philippines on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Nishikori confident Osaka can bounce back after shock exit
Japan's Kei Nishikori said compatriot and World No. 2 Naomi Osaka will only grow stronger from the experience of having her Tokyo Olympics prematurely ended by Czech Marketa Vondrousova ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close largely lower on record number COVID-19 cases
Tokyo stocks closed largely lower Wednesday as concerns rose over the country's economic recovery outlook after the Japanese capital marked a record number of COVID-19 infection cases the earlier day, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: PV Sindhu to face Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt in Round of 16
India's star shuttler PV Sindhu will face Denmark's Mia Blichfeldt in the round of 16 here at the Musashino Forest Plaza Court 2. ( read original story ...)
I can die: Daniil Medvedev survives extreme heat at Tokyo Games
Bent over in exhaustion before serving. Resting on his racket between points. Grasping for a rubber tube blowing cool air next to his seat on changeovers ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s COVID-19 cases exceed 3,000 for first time -Kyodo
The number of Tokyo's new COVID-19 cases exceeded 3,000 for the first time, Kyodo News said on Wednesday, citing government sources. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Games officials bet on technology to make up for lack of fans
The atmosphere at Olympics venues in Tokyo is eerie as the screams, shouts and cries of joy from athletes bounce off empty seats, with spectators banned from events. ( read original story ...)
19-Year-Old Duo’s Podium Finish Proves U.S. Swimming Factory Still In Business
So it was not surprising Wednesday when a pair of fresh 19-year-olds walked off the USA Swimming assembly line and onto the medal podium. But it was still damn impressive. The day before, Alex Walsh ... ( read original story ...)
6 years as a buyer in Osaka: Saha Group chairman’s story (8)
My job as a buyer at Kyoko opened my eyes to the thrill and excitement of business. I started working for my father's business because he told me to do so. But my six-year stint in Osaka helped me ... ( read original story ...)
Why Megyn Kelly Can’t Stay Out of Naomi Osaka’s Business, Explained [UPDATED]
The former Fox News host took a jab at the decorated tennis champion just hours after Osaka’s Sports Illustrated Magazine cover debut. ( read original story ...)