Focus on weightlifting at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics: THE ABSOLUTE BASICS * The winners are determined by the total weight of the barbells lifted. * Athlet ... ( read original story ...)
As Tokyo Games open, can Olympic flame burn away the funk?
Disputed, locked down and running a year late, the Tokyo Games begin at last on Friday night, a multinational showcase of the finest athletes of a world fragmented by disease — and an event steeped in ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s opening match pushed back, raising speculation of a role in Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony
Naomi Osaka's opening match has been pushed back from Saturday to Sunday, raising speculation on whether the tennis superstar has a role to play in Friday's opening ceremony. ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Tennis-Osaka’s opening match moved to Sunday at organisers’ request – ITF
Japan's Naomi Osaka has had her opening match in the Olympic women's singles event pushed back by a day to Sunday following a request from Tokyo 2020 organisers, the International Tennis Federation ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s opening tennis match at Tokyo Olympics pushed back a day
Organizers did not immediately provide a reason for Naomi Osaka's first match in the Olympic tennis tournament being moved from Saturday to Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Japan’s Osaka returns to spotlight in Centre Court Games opener
Japan's Naomi Osaka will return to the spotlight on Saturday, kicking off her Olympic campaign in the first match on Centre Court as a home crowd favourite after taking a mental health break two ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Tennis-Japan’s Osaka returns to Games’ spotlight on Sunday
Japan's Naomi Osaka will return to the spotlight on Sunday, kicking off her Olympic campaign as a home crowd favourite after taking a mental health break two months ago. Osaka, a four-time Grand ... ( read original story ...)
In venue fit for head of state, Japan PM seeks Pfizer doses
Japan's prime minister met with Pfizer's CEO in an unusually high-profile setting Friday to make sure the drugmaker would deliver the COVID-19 vaccine as promised by this fall as the nation faces ... ( read original story ...)
Shachihoko ornaments returned to Nagoya Castle
A pair of golden ornaments taken from the roof of Nagoya Castle in central Japan and put on display for about four months have been returned to their rightful home. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics updates: US softball off to strong start, flagbearers to make history
The Tokyo Olympics officially begin with the opening ceremony on Friday, but there has been a lot of action already. Stay up to date. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Olympics kick off amid a cascade of disasters
Not the Japanese public, which according to recent polling overwhelmingly opposed hosting the Olympics as a new wave of the pandemic hit the country. Not leading corporate sponsors like Toyota, whose ... ( read original story ...)
Safety blunders fuel Japan’s mistrust of nuclear power
Kashiwazaki-Kariwa is the biggest nuclear power station in the world. Tucked away on a remote Sea of Japan coastline, the plant can generate almost eight gigawatts of electricity from its seven ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic men’s football: France, Argentina suffer shock defeats Olympic men’s football: France, Argentina suffer shock defeats
France's Olympic men's football campaign got off to a dreadful start when they were thrashed 4-1 by Mexico, while Argentina suffered a shock 2-0 loss to Australia as the group stage kicked off on ... ( read original story ...)
With Tokyo 2020 overshadowed by Covid-19, athletes are left to bring light to troubled Olympics
The Covid-19 pandemic has loomed large over the Tokyo Olympics ever since last year's postponement, shaping a Games the like of which has never been seen before. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: How to watch opening ceremony and the most anticipated events
After being postponed one year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics are finally underway. While some events kicked off on Wednesday, the opening ceremony takes place Friday, marking the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony to kick off Games hit by Covid, scandals, low support
Japan has staked its international reputation on making these Olympics a success, in spite of the coronavirus pandemic and the various scandals that have dominated the preceding weeks and months. ( read original story ...)