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 ...)
Tokyo Olympics see 16 more Covid-19 cases, bringing total to 169
Sixteen more people associated with the Tokyo Olympics have tested positive for COVID-19, but none are athletes, bringing the total since the start of this month to 169, games organisers said ... ( read original story ...)
A Delicate Balance for NBC News Anchors Covering Pandemic-Hobbled Tokyo Olympics
We’re not trying to be overly celebratory or pretend that we’re not living in a world that is in the midst of great difficulty. We are and it is,” says Savannah Guthrie, of balancing ... ( read original story ...)
IMF cuts Japan’s growth forecast to 2.8% in 2021 as pandemic weighs
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday forecast that Japan's economy will grow 2.8 percent in 2021 from a year before, down ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo sees record-breaking number of new COVID-19 cases as the 2020 Olympics are being held
The Japanese capital saw 2,848 new coronavirus cases, topping its earlier record of 2,520 daily cases set on Jan. 7, the Associated Press reported. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo businesses struggle during Olympics
Small businesses in Tokyo have been badly hit by not only the pandemic, but the decision to ban fans from abroad for the Olympic Games. ( read original story ...)