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Alice Dearing says that the contradictions she read on her Twitter feed on Friday was “the straw that broke the camel’s back”. The GB open-water swimmer, who is hoping to compete at her first Olympics ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese sumo wrestler Kotokantetsu was uneasy. Coronavirus was raging through Tokyo and ripping through the sumo wrestling fraternity, whose lives are controlled by trainers and handlers. One ... ( read original story ...)

Organizers acknowledge risks but insist meticulous preparations are being made to ensure the Games can be staged safely. ( read original story ...)

The Tokyo Stock Exchange approved on Friday Toshiba Corp's return to the bourse's first section amid calls from some shareholders for better governance at the Japanese industrial conglomerate. ... ( read original story ...)

Japan hoped that hosting the 2020 Olympics would reprise the triumph of 1964, when it became the first Asian Olympics host and gained a huge economic boost, but the coronavirus - which postponed the ... ( read original story ...)

Midfielder Chanathip, 27, who stars for Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, earned the moniker for his outstanding play, reminiscent of Lionel Messi, a member of the Argentine national team. Chanathip ... ( read original story ...)

Get the play from Wager Talk's #1 capper in units gained in 2021 in ALL sports for only $9. Brandon is winning 63% of his Japanese basketball bets this season. Also get a full week of Brandon's plays ... ( read original story ...)

Olympic sailing champion Hannah Mills says the disruption and uncertainty caused by Covid-19 is "mentally draining" as she prepares for the delayed Tokyo 2020. ( read original story ...)

The entire Olympic movement is united in its determination to ensure the Tokyo Games happen in July and August, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said in a video message to ... ( read original story ...)

Organizers say there will be frequent testing, restrictions on how long athletes can stay in the Olympic Village, and a radical rethink of the opening ceremony parade. ( read original story ...)

News that Carbis Bay, the suburban neighbour of St Ives, will be hosting the G7 meeting of world leaders has barely sunk in among its population of retirees and holiday home owners.Venice, Paris ... ( read original story ...)

For the time being, at least, there are no visible signs at all that Japan’s Olympic dream has died. In front of Tokyo Station the digital clock is still counting down the days, hours and seconds ... ( read original story ...)

Known predominantly for being one of the world's top tennis players, Naomi Osaka recently added a few more bragging points to her already-studded resume! We caught up with the 23-year-old to chat ... ( read original story ...)

Japan and the IOC stood firm on Friday on their commitment to host the Tokyo Olympics this year and denied a report of a possible cancellation, although the pledge looks unlikely to ease public ... ( read original story ...)

The Bernie Sanders memes are getting quite a popular day by day. Meme makers are inserting his picture in almost every single post in order to gain likes and views. Recently, World No.3 Naomi Osaka ... ( read original story ...)

The rescheduled Tokyo 2020 may have to be held behind closed doors if they are to go ahead this year, athletics chief Lord Coe says. ( read original story ...)