British Olympic chiefs have revealed that some athletes have declined Covid vaccinations before the Tokyo Games.A small number of the 375 members of Team GB — understood to be “low single figures” — ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Special
In the run-up to this year's Tokyo Olympics, Witness History is presented from Japan. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Tongan weightlifter Nini Manumua granted wildcard Olympic place
A Tongan weightlifter - and rival to transgender athlete Laurel Hubbard - who missed out on an Olympic qualifying berth has been awarded a wildcard entry to the Tokyo Games. ( read original story ...)
Mo Farah falls short in Tokyo Olympics qualification bid at British Championships
Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah will not defend his 10,000m title in Tokyo after he fell short in a last-gasp attempt to secure the qualifying time. ( read original story ...)
Bears wide receiver Marquise Goodwin comes up short in attempt to qualify for Tokyo Olympics
Chicago Bears wide receiver Marquise Goodwin, a 2012 Olympian, failed to make the final in the long jump at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Triathlete Russell White’s Olympic place confirmed
Irish triathlete Russell White is eyeing a top 15 finish at the Olympics after his qualification for the Games is confirmed ... ( read original story ...)
Speedo Just Unveiled the Bold New Swimsuits U.S. Olympians Will Wear in Tokyo
Speedo shared a first look today at the new U.S. Federation swimsuits that competitors including Caeleb Dressel, Hali Flickinger, Jamal Hill, and Ryan Murphy will wear during the Summer Olympics in ... ( read original story ...)
Mateus double keeps Nagoya perfect in Asian Champions League
Brazilian Mateus came off the bench to score twice as Japan's Nagoya Grampus notched up a second win in a row in the Asian Champions League in Bangkok on Friday with a 3-0 victory over former ... ( read original story ...)
Japan discloses more COVID-19 cases among Olympics arrivals, report says
The Japanese government said four coronavirus cases had been found among Olympics arrivals from overseas, after two members of the Ugandan delegation tested positive for COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s shifting tech concerns
The picture of corporate Japan painted by tech companies this week is one of governance issues, manufacturing challenges, a need to reinvent . . . and some pretty smart investment decisions. Panasonic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Pushes for Four-Day Workweek to Give Employees Time to Study, Socialize, Work More
Japan’s notoriously rigid work culture may soon come to an end as the government recently unveiled plans to have businesses adopt four-day workweeks. Work-life balance: The recommendation for an ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Explores How Beer and Bartending Are Catalysts for Cultural Fusion
As part of Sapporo‘s exploration of cultural influences that mix in the nightlife industry, the Japanese beer brand has released a new documentary that highlights two bartenders. Combining traditional ... ( read original story ...)
‘No spectators’ still possible for Tokyo Olympics, organizing committee president says
A “no-spectator games” remains an option for the Tokyo Olympics, the president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee said Friday. ( read original story ...)
Free condoms just too costly for Tokyo Olympics
It was Hiroshi Yamashita I felt sorry for as the Tokyo Olympics introduced stricter social-distancing measures this week. In January 2020, back in those blissful foothill days of the pandemic, the ... ( read original story ...)
How ‘F9′ reunited the ‘Tokyo Drift’ crew — and what that could mean for the ‘Fast’ future
When Justin Lin returned to the driver's seat for 'F9,' he orchestrated a 'Tokyo Drift' reunion. Why it could be a hint about the future of the franchise. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Marathon swimmers Alice Dearing and Hector Pardoe in Team GB squad
Marathon swimmers Alice Dearing and Hector Pardoe are included in the Team GB marathon swimming squad for the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)