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TOKYO OLYMPICS

JAPAN
Apr 22, 2021
Tokyo Olympic torch staffer becomes event's 1st COVID-19 infection
A police officer helping with Japan's Olympic Torch relay has become the first participant in the event to be diagnosed with COVID-19, organizers said on Thursday.
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.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Apr 22, 2021
IOC says athletes who protest during Tokyo Games will be punished
Olympians who take a knee or lift a fist in support of racial equality during the Tokyo Olympics will be punished as the International Olympic Committee maintained its ban on protests inside stadiums, at ceremonies and on podiums on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 21, 2021
Challenging groups await Japan's men's and women's teams at Olympics
Hajime Moriyasu's men will face France, Mexico and South Africa, while Asako Takakura's Nadeshiko Japan were grouped with Canada, Great Britain and Chile.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 20, 2021
Japan should consider scrapping Olympics, former finance chief says
Ex-Finance Minister Jun Azumi highlighted that recent polls showed 70% of the public are against holding the Tokyo Games.
MORE SPORTS / FOCUS
Apr 19, 2021
Women say it's time to focus on structural issues that perpetuate sexism in sports
Female athletes call for reforms of outdated structures that hurt women's career prospects and present a challenge for young athletes unwilling to follow the footsteps of their seniors.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 17, 2021
IOC President Bach to visit Japan in May for meeting with Suga, report says
Bach will attend a torch relay ceremony in Hiroshima on May 17 and meet with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga the next day, according to a report.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 17, 2021
Daiya Seto emerges from scandal with focus on preparing for Tokyo Games
Regardless of what has gone on outside the pool, Daiya Seto has remained one of swimming's top stars and an athlete capable of representing Japan at the highest level.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Apr 16, 2021
Caster Semenya open to 5,000-meter qualification bid for Tokyo Olympics
Caster Semenya retained her 5,000-meter title at the South African Athletics Championships on Thursday and confirmed she would not be attempting to qualify for the 200 at the Tokyo Games.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Apr 16, 2021
Shauna Coxsey heading to Tokyo Olympics with newfound need for speed
Coxsey says the one-year delay the Olympics has made her even more excited, even if the games will be muted by strict COVID-19 protocols.
JAPAN
Apr 16, 2021
Tokyo Olympics chief commits to games as infections surge, amid fresh calls to cancel
Japan has exhibited 'poor performance' in containing transmission, along with limited testing capacity and a slow vaccination rollout, health experts wrote in the British Medical Journal
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Apr 16, 2021
Australia ponders allowing Olympic athletes to jump line for vaccine
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has asked the government to allow athletes to jump the line as the country's national vaccine program struggles with roadblocks.

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