Japan's senior side teach their under-24 Tokyo Olympics hopefuls a lesson in a 3-0 win, with Kento Hashimoto, Daichi Kamada and Takuma Asano all finding the net in a unique yet intriguing encounter. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s French Open exit shows difficulties of bringing up mental health in workplace
When tennis star Naomi Osaka dropped out of the French Open this week after being penalized for not doing post-match press conferences to preserve her mental health, one of the world's most talented ... ( read original story ...)
Michael Phelps backed Naomi Osaka after she dropped out of the French Open, saying it could be a ‘breakthrough’ for mental health awareness
Olympian Michael Phelps spoke out in support of Tennis champion Naomi Osaka on Thursday, saying she "could help a lot of people." ... ( read original story ...)
With Tokyo Olympics opening in 50 days, 10,000 volunteers drop out
The countdown clock for the Tokyo Olympics hit 50-days-to-go on Thursday, and the day also brought another problem for the delayed games. ( read original story ...)
10,000 Tokyo Olympics volunteers quit before games begin next month
Tokyo Olympics next month have quit, Toshiro Muto, the CEO of the Tokyo organizing committee, told reporters Wednesday, the according to the New York Times.Why it matters: The games have been under ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics ‘100%’ going ahead, says Tokyo 2020 president
Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto told BBC Sport’s Laura Scott: "I believe that the possibility of these Games going on is 100% that we will do this." She added: "The question right now is how are ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Nine Irish boxers have final opportunity to secure a spot in this summer’s Games
Nine Irish boxers will take part in the final European Olympic qualifier event in France this week, but Michael Nevin will not be involved. ( read original story ...)
Japan moves forward with Olympics despite COVID crisis and public doubts: “It’s a tug of war”
As Tokyo marked 50 days until the start of the Olympics, most of Japan is still under a COVID-19 state of emergency. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama 715R open shoulder regional drive tire earns severe snow service rating
Manufactured in the U.S. at Yokohama’s plant in West Point, Mississippi, all four sizes of the SmartWay-verified 715R – 11R22.5, 295/75R22.5, 285/75R24.5 and 11R24.5 – will carry the designation. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama tire earns severe snow service rating
Yokohama Tire announced its 715R open shoulder regional drive tire meets the industry’s required performance criteria for severe snow service and will now carry the three-peak mountain snowflake ... ( read original story ...)
10,000 Volunteers Drop Out; Tokyo Olympics Open in 50 Days
About 10,000 of 80,000 unpaid volunteers for the Tokyo Olympics have told organizers they will not participate when the games open on July 23. ( read original story ...)
Three-time Olympic champion Kerri Walsh Jennings fails to qualify for Tokyo
A five-time Olympian, Kerri Walsh Jennings called the loss, with partner Brooke Sweat, a "terrible, terrible feeling." ... ( read original story ...)
U-24 Japan National Team holds training session ahead of match against SAMURAI BLUE
One day ahead of their match against the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team), the U-24 Japan National Team held an official training session at Sapporo Dome on Wednesday 2 June. The players were seen ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans to donate 1.2 million AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan – NHK
COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan to help the island following a rise in cases, Japan's public broadcaster NHK reported. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan appreciates Japan considering COVID-19 vaccine donations
Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu told reporters on Thursday he appreciated Japan's consideration of donating COVID-19 vaccines and reiterated that Taiwan's exclusion from the World Health ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan foreign minister says appreciates Japan considering vaccine donations
Taiwan's foreign minister Joseph Wu told reporters on Thursday he appreciated Japan's consideration of donating vaccines and reiterated that Taiwan's exclusion from the World Health Organisation was ... ( read original story ...)