The Japanese tennis star withdrew from the French Open on Monday, saying she experienced "huge waves of anxiety" before speaking to the media, and revealing she has "suffered long bouts of depression. ( read original story ...)
Olympics-‘We cannot postpone again,’ Tokyo 2020 boss says of COVID gloom
The head of Japan's Olympics organising committee ruled out on Thursday another suspension of the Games, despite deep disquiet at the prospect of thousands of athletes and officials arriving during a ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Japan senior side down U-24 Olympic hopefuls in unique match
Japan's senior side teach their under-24 Tokyo Olympics hopefuls a lesson in a 3-0 win, with Kento Hashimoto, Daichi Kamada and Takuma Asano all finding the net in a unique yet intriguing encounter. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s French Open exit shows difficulties of bringing up mental health in workplace
When tennis star Naomi Osaka dropped out of the French Open this week after being penalized for not doing post-match press conferences to preserve her mental health, one of the world's most talented ... ( read original story ...)
Michael Phelps backed Naomi Osaka after she dropped out of the French Open, saying it could be a ‘breakthrough’ for mental health awareness
Olympian Michael Phelps spoke out in support of Tennis champion Naomi Osaka on Thursday, saying she "could help a lot of people." ... ( read original story ...)
With Tokyo Olympics opening in 50 days, 10,000 volunteers drop out
The countdown clock for the Tokyo Olympics hit 50-days-to-go on Thursday, and the day also brought another problem for the delayed games. ( read original story ...)
10,000 Tokyo Olympics volunteers quit before games begin next month
Tokyo Olympics next month have quit, Toshiro Muto, the CEO of the Tokyo organizing committee, told reporters Wednesday, the according to the New York Times.Why it matters: The games have been under ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics ‘100%’ going ahead, says Tokyo 2020 president
Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto told BBC Sport’s Laura Scott: "I believe that the possibility of these Games going on is 100% that we will do this." She added: "The question right now is how are ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Nine Irish boxers have final opportunity to secure a spot in this summer’s Games
Nine Irish boxers will take part in the final European Olympic qualifier event in France this week, but Michael Nevin will not be involved. ( read original story ...)
Japan moves forward with Olympics despite COVID crisis and public doubts: “It’s a tug of war”
As Tokyo marked 50 days until the start of the Olympics, most of Japan is still under a COVID-19 state of emergency. ( read original story ...)
People Spurning Former Jobs And Naomi Osaka Are The Same Event
Many people are deeply perturbed with tennis player Naomi Osaka. How had she the gall to refuse time with the press when that was part of the contract with the French Open? Why wasn’t she performing ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Withdrawal From the French Open Raises a Question Every Leader Must Be Prepared to Answer
Citing mental health concerns, tennis superstar Naomi Osaka refused to attend post-press conferences. If you ran the French Open, what would you have done? ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service sector shrinks for 16th month as health crisis hits demand
Japan's services sector activity contracted for the 16th consecutive month in May as an extension of coronavirus emergency curbs at home and ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama 715R open shoulder regional drive tire earns severe snow service rating
Manufactured in the U.S. at Yokohama’s plant in West Point, Mississippi, all four sizes of the SmartWay-verified 715R – 11R22.5, 295/75R22.5, 285/75R24.5 and 11R24.5 – will carry the designation. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama tire earns severe snow service rating
Yokohama Tire announced its 715R open shoulder regional drive tire meets the industry’s required performance criteria for severe snow service and will now carry the three-peak mountain snowflake ... ( read original story ...)
10,000 Volunteers Drop Out; Tokyo Olympics Open in 50 Days
About 10,000 of 80,000 unpaid volunteers for the Tokyo Olympics have told organizers they will not participate when the games open on July 23. ( read original story ...)