A 33-year-old Sri Lankan woman, who was being detained at an Immigration detention Centre in Nagoya, Japan had died on March 6, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Tokyo said yesterday. “She was there at the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics 2021: Bhavani Devi becomes first Indian fencer to qualify for the Games
Bhavani Devi scripted history on Sunday as she became the first Indian fencer to qualify for the Olympics. Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju took to social media to congratulate the sabre fencer. ( read original story ...)
Japan considering 50 percent cap on spectators at Tokyo Olympics: report
Japan will consider limiting fan attendance for the postponed Tokyo Olympic Games to 50 percent of a venue's capacity, a top newspaper reported on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Japan mulls 50 per cent cap on Games spectators, says media
When asked by Reuters about Sankei’s story, Masa Takaya, a spokesman for the Tokyo Olympic organising committee, said a decision will be made in April. IOC welcomes China’s coronavirus vaccine offer – ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to limit size of foreign delegations at Games – report
Kyodo said the Japanese government will restrict the accompanying staff to 11 people per head of state, while cabinet-level delegations will be limited to five people, the report said. The Tokyo Games ... ( read original story ...)
“I Am Harder on Myself”: Naomi Osaka Opens Up on Dealing With Pressure
World No. 2 Naomi Osaka is one of the greatest players in the game. At such a young age, she’s done wonders in the game and is on course to earn the ‘legendary’ status. From 2018 onwards, she has won ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Japan to limit size of foreign delegations at Games – report
(Reuters) - Japan is considering limiting the number of people who will be allowed to accompany foreign ministers and leaders for the delayed Tokyo Olympics due to health concerns amid the COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
“In a Class of Her Own”: Tennis Legend Believes Naomi Osaka Can Soon Achieve the Status of Serena Williams
Tennis legend Barbora Rittner claims Naomi Osaka can achieve the status of Serena Williams and 'Big Three', says she's in a class of her own. ( read original story ...)
Siofra Cleirigh Buttner: Irish athlete targets Tokyo after Torun disappointment
Siofra Cleirigh Buttner broke the Irish record with a 2:00.58 clocking in the USA last month but couldn't produce that kind of form in Poland Irish indoor 800m record holder Siofra Cleirigh Buttner ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Maeda brace propels Marinos to 3-0 win over Urawa
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Daizen Maeda struck a first-half brace and Ryuta Koike added a third after the break as Yokohama F Marinos outclassed Urawa Reds 3-0 in the J-League first division on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
UEFA president Platini sticks to his guns on technology
UEFA President Michel Platini remains ardently opposed to the use of goal-line technology, which is being employed by FIFA for the first time at the Club World Cup, and said on Tuesday the money would ... ( read original story ...)
Japan mulls 50% cap on Olympics spectators: media
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is considering limiting spectators for the delayed Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics to 50% of venue capacity due to risks posed by the spread of COVID-19, the Sankei newspaper ... ( read original story ...)
Dustin Johnson Decides Again Not to Go to Japan for Olympics
One year later didn't make Dustin Johnson change his mind. He's not going to the Olympics. Johnson didn't want to go to Tokyo a year ago, before the COVID-19 pandemic led to a one-year delay, because ... ( read original story ...)
World number one Johnson to skip Tokyo Olympics
(Reuters) - World number one Dustin Johnson confirmed on Saturday he did not put his name forward for a spot on the U.S. team for this summer's Tokyo Olympics and will instead focus on the PGA Tour. ( read original story ...)
World No. 1 Dustin Johnson will not play in the Tokyo Olympics
World No. 1 Dustin Johnson will not represent the red, white and blue in the Summer Games in Tokyo. Johnson said Saturday following his third round in the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass his ... ( read original story ...)
A sauna in a museum? Welcome to Tokyo’s teamLab
World A sauna in a museum? Welcome to Tokyo's teamLab. Posted . A wall of flower petals bursts into a thousand fragments. A huge ball levitates in the air turning from red to blue ... ( read original story ...)