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Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 28, 2021

Naomi Osaka’s Olympics exit dashes her hopes of gold on home turf

While the first days of competition have brought some cheer for Japan, the loss of Osaka dealt a sharp emotional blow and generated discussion over the state of her game.
MULTIMEDIA
Jul 27, 2021

In pictures: Day 3 of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Japan's Mima Ito and Jun Mizutani pump their fists during the mixed doubles Olympic gold-medal match on Monday in Tokyo. | REUTERS
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 24, 2021

Tokyo Olympics see 17 more COVID-19 cases amid concerns over anti-virus measures

Infections have continued to trickle in daily amid concerns over whether anti-virus measures are being properly followed, including athletes who went maskless at the opening ceremony.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 23, 2021

As Olympics tout greater gender equality, some remain more equal than others

Of the nearly 11,000 athletes arriving in Tokyo, almost 49% will be women, according to the International Olympic Committee.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 21, 2021

Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics will need spectators, IOC says

'We need and we want to have spectators,' said Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., who heads the IOC's coordination commission, overseeing preparations for the Games.
JAPAN
Jul 9, 2021

Tokyo Olympics to bar fans under new COVID-19 emergency

Organizers made the unprecedented decision to close venues in the Tokyo area just two weeks ahead of the opening of the games.
JAPAN
Jul 7, 2021

Tokyo Olympics spectator issue moves into the political arena

With signs emerging of a new wave of infections in the capital, competing narratives are emerging about the safety of allowing fans at Olympic venues.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 29, 2021

Kevin Durant headlines U.S. men's roster for Tokyo Olympics

The Nets forward was Team USA's leading scorer at both the 2016 Rio Games and 2012 London Games.
MORE SPORTS
Jun 9, 2021

New national 100-meter record-holder Ryota Yamagata sets sights on Olympics

The 'sprinting philosopher,' who only hired a coach this year, feels confident in his ability to peak at the Tokyo Games after setting a new mark of 9.95 seconds in Tottori on Sunday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 4, 2021

Olympics could be ‘show window’ for Tokyo’s booming real estate

While the debate still rages over whether it's safe to hold the Tokyo Olympics, investors in the capital's real estate sector may be saying the games must go on.
BUSINESS
Jun 2, 2021

As unpredictable Olympics loom, Japan's sponsors struggle to adapt

More than 60 Japanese companies together paid a record of more than $3 billion to sponsor the Tokyo Games, an event most Japanese now want canceled or delayed again.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 24, 2021

'A lot to lose': SoftBank CEO speaks out against Olympics

Masayoshi Son has taken to Twitter to express bewilderment and concern about the games going ahead amid Japan's sluggish vaccination drive.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 12, 2021

Kenya's Timothy Cheruiyot adjusts to reality of preparing for the Olympics in a pandemic

Coach Bernard Ouma barked orders to start stretching and the team of a dozen athletes fanned out in the morning sunshine, leaving a good two meters between them.
JAPAN / Politics
May 10, 2021

As opposition to Tokyo Games grows, Suga says he has 'never put Olympics first'

Suga's remarks came the same day an opinion poll showed nearly 60% of people in Japan want the Olympics cancelled less than three months before they begin.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
May 9, 2021

World Athletics chief insists Olympics can overcome strong opposition

Speaking at a Tokyo 2020 test event hosted at National Stadium, Sebastian Coe said the troubled games would 'act as a beacon of hope and optimism.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 8, 2021

WHO hopes Tokyo Olympics can go ahead despite virus emergency extension

The body's emergencies chief said many of the decisions on the format of the games can only be made at the last-minute due to evolving risks from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 29, 2021

Inbee Park and Lydia Ko eye Tokyo Olympics despite Japan's COVID-19 surge

Reigning gold medalist Inbee Park and silver medalist Lydia Ko said they plan to play in the Tokyo Olympics this summer despite Japan's latest COVID-19 surge.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 22, 2021

Injured Ramu Tokashiki not ready to give up on hopes of competing at Tokyo Olympics

Despite suffering a severe knee injury, Ramu Tokashiki has not yet abandoned her hopes of competing at the Summer Olympics.
MORE SPORTS
Apr 10, 2021

Kosuke Hagino finds right lane as Tokyo Olympics draw closer

Kosuke Hagino will be making his third trip to the Olympics this summer, but he'll be a different swimmer in Tokyo than he was in either London or Rio de Janeiro.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 19, 2021

Japanese businesses face a future Olympics without overseas visitors

In the years leading up to the games, developers have poured hundreds of billions of yen into shopping and dining complexes to serve an influx of overseas visitors.

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