British swimmer Ellie Robinson opens up on her struggles with Perthes disease in her right hip after finishing fifth in the women's S6 50m butterfly. ( read original story ...)
Japan local gov’ts condemn Aichi music event organizer for lax COVID steps
Chiefs of local governments in central Japan on Monday condemned an organizer of a hip hop music event held the previous day in Aich ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka said there were lots of things she ‘did wrong’ when she withdrew from the 2021 French Open
Naomi Osaka withdrew from this year's French Open championship after being fined $15,000 for refusing to speak to the media. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Meet Sumit Antil, who reset world record thrice on way to winning javelin gold
Javelin thrower Sumit Antil won India’s seventh medal of Tokyo Paralympics. Here's a short profile of the man who reset the world record thrice on the way to winning gold at Tokyo Paralympics ... ( read original story ...)
When Tokyo Paralympics gold medalist Sumit Antil competed against javelin’s poster boy Neeraj Chopra
India's poster boy in javelin throw, Neeraj Chopra commended para athlete Sumit Antil for bagging a gold medal in the men's javelin final F64 category at the ongoing Tara Paralympics. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: It’s raining medals but will brands celebrate the win of Indian para-athletes?
The Paralympic stars are now trending on social media thanks to their seven medal wins, including two gold, four silver and one bronze. And brands too have taken note of their achievements at the ... ( read original story ...)
IPC president Andrew Parsons on Tokyo Paralympics: “We are having fantastic Games here”
At the halfway point, Parsons offers his assessment so far and pays tribute to former IOC president Jacques Rogge. ( read original story ...)
VIDEO: Sumit Antil’s World Record effort en route to gold medal at Tokyo Paralympics
Sumit Antil, wearing black shorts and sporting an orange jersey, roared when his fifth throw, of 68.55m which won him the gold medal- WATCH VIDEO ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: Hong Kong hopes alive as three boccia bowlers roll into quarters
Yeung Hiu-lam in BC2 and Vivian Lau Wai-yan in BC4 maintain perfect records with final group game victories at Tokyo Games, while Rio 2016 individual gold medallist Leung Yuk-wing joins them in medal ... ( read original story ...)
Highlights Tokyo Paralympics 2021, Day 6: Avani, Sumit Win Gold as India End Day On Historic 5-Medal High
India ended the day with a historic five-medal high with two golds, one from shooter Avani Lekhara and the other from javelin thrower Sumit Antil. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: Sumit wins gold, shatters World Record
India Sumit Antil very comprehensively won gold in the men javelin throw Sport Class F64 here at National Stadium in Tokyo on Monday Sumit dominated the ... ( read original story ...)
Global watchdog urges Japan to boost fight against money-laundering
A global financial crimes watchdog urged Japan on Monday to improve cooperation between different government agencies as part of efforts to combat money-laundering and the financing of terrorism. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 day six: swimming, athletics and more – live!
The Games continue with competition in 13 sports on the day that marks at the halfway stage. Join our team of writers ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: GB’s Andrew Small wins men’s T33 100m gold, with Harri Jenkins taking bronze
Watch Great Britain's Andrew Small win Paralympic gold in the men's T33 100m in 17.73 seconds, with team-mate Harri Jenkins taking bronze. ( read original story ...)
Explainer-What we know about Japan’s contaminated Moderna COVID-19 vaccine supplies
Japan's COVID-19 vaccination push has been dealt a blow by widening reports of contamination in supplies of Moderna Inc's COVID-19 vaccine. On Aug. 16, the first contamination was reported to Takeda ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympic Games 2020 day six: shooting, athletics, basketball and more – live!
The Games continue with competition in 13 sports on the day that marks at the halfway stage. Join our team of writers ... ( read original story ...)