"I am greatly disappointed," the tennis star tweeted, "as it has been an honor and highlight of my career each time I have represented Switzerland." ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new defense whitepaper issues warnings over Taiwan’s security, climate change
The language in the July 13 document differs from previous versions, which would carefully choose their use of words on the matter. ( read original story ...)
I’ve cleared the first hurdle and made it to Tokyo
It was feared that visitors to Tokyo for the Olympic Games would be met with hostility and made to feel like a herd of Delta variant super-spreaders.When I arrived today, however, I was treated like ... ( read original story ...)
Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu makes ‘difficult decision’ to skip Tokyo Olympics
Bianca Andreescu, the world's No. 5 women's singles player, cites "all the challenges we are facing as it relates to the pandemic." ... ( read original story ...)
Even Olympians need their moms. But my daughter will have to compete in Tokyo alone.
My daughter competes in track and field. But for the biggest meet of her athletic career to date, she'll have to leave half the team at home. ( read original story ...)
Olympics-U.S. to send second biggest team ever to Tokyo Games
The United States will send a team of 613 athletes to the Tokyo Summer Games, its second largest delegation ever for an Olympics, said the United States Olympic Paralympic Committee (USOPC) on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
First lady Jill Biden to travel to Tokyo for Olympics opening ceremony
First lady Jill Biden will travel to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Summer Games in Tokyo, Japan, which will be held on July 23, according to her office. ( read original story ...)
Olympic-size gaffe in Tokyo: IOC chief Bach calls Japanese people “Chinese”
The IOC President is not a popular figure in Japan. Inadvertently calling the Japanese people "Chinese" hasn't helped. ( read original story ...)
First Lady Jill Biden Will Lead U.S. Delegation at Tokyo Olympics, Attend Opening Ceremony
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden will attend the opening ceremony at the Summer Games after the White House previously announced President Joe Biden will not travel to Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
First lady Jill Biden to fly to Tokyo for virus-plagued Olympic Games
First lady Jill Biden will travel to Tokyo for the 2020 Summer Olympics despite the Japanese government declaring a state of emergency in an effort to prevent the postponed competition from becoming a ... ( read original story ...)
Joint leaders Hakuho and Terunofuji cruise to 10th wins in Nagoya
Yokozuna Hakuho took another step toward a record 45th Emperor's Cup by dispatching No. 5 maegashira Okinoumi in the final bout of Day 10. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka got her own Barbie doll and it’s already sold out
Mattel this week released a Naomi Osaka Barbie doll as part of the brand's Role Models doll line and it sold out "due to high demand." ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Barbie doll sells out shortly after launch
A new Barbie doll modeled on tennis star Naomi Osaka has sold out just hours after it was released on Monday. The new doll is part of the Barbie Role Model series and holds a Yonex tennis racket, ... ( read original story ...)
Jill Biden To Attend Opening Ceremony Of Tokyo Olympics
The first lady will travel to Japan for the opening ceremony of the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics on July 23. ( read original story ...)
First lady Jill Biden to head to Tokyo Olympics, lead U.S. delegation
For the second time, Jill Biden will head to the Olympic Games to lead the U.S. delegation. But for the Tokyo Games, she'll do so without her husband, President Joe Biden. The couple led the ... ( read original story ...)
The Olympians and Paralympians you need to follow on TikTok before the Tokyo Olympics
Although spectators cannot attend the Olympic Games this year, fans back home can keep up with everything going on in Tokyo via athletes' TikToks. ( read original story ...)