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Japan's Seiko Hashimoto has been appointed the next Tokyo 2020 president, after her predecessor quit over sexist comments he made. The former Olympics Minister is a seven time Olympian herself, having ... ( read original story ...)

Having again stymied Serena Williams' quest for history, Naomi Osaka goes for a fourth Grand Slam title, against former UCLA star Jennifer Brady. ( read original story ...)

Seiko Hashimoto, who competed in seven Olympics, faces the challenge of organizing the delayed event amid coronavirus concerns. ( read original story ...)

The Tokyo Olympics organizing committee announced Thursday that Seiko Hashimoto has been appointed president, after the previous leader resigned over sexist comments. ( read original story ...)

The new head of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee previously made unwanted sexual advances, according to a Japanese press report. ( read original story ...)

Seiko Hashimoto was named president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee, replacing Yoshiro Mori, who resigned after making sexist comments. ( read original story ...)

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Thursday he had agreed with his U.S., Indian and Australian counterparts that democracy must be restored quickly in Myanmar. Myanmar's military has ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka beat Serena Williams by playing like her—with clutch strokes and a brilliant assembly of power tennis. ( read original story ...)

Osaka ran her winning streak to 20 matches as Williams again came within reach of a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title, then fell short. ( read original story ...)

LDP’s attempt to demonstrate gender equality after Olympic sexism row backfires ... ( read original story ...)

Osaka won their Australian Open semifinal in straight sets, denying Williams a chance to tie the record for Grand Slam singles titles. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka will face Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final after beating Serena Williams and ending the American's quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title. ( read original story ...)

Williams lost 6-3, 6-4 to the world No. 3 in the Australian Open semi-final at Melbourne Park as her wait for a 24th Grand Slam title goes on. ( read original story ...)

Seiko Hashimoto, the new head of the Tokyo 2020 organising committee, has said she understands there is “great public concern” over hosting the delayed Olympics during the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)

Japan's seven-time Olympian turned politician Seiko Hashimoto announced Thursday that she is taking over as head of the Tokyo 2020 Games, following the resignation of her predecessor after sexist ... ( read original story ...)

The selection of Seiko Hashimoto as president represented an abrupt turn after the Olympic committee had apparently intended to name another man in his 80s. ( read original story ...)