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OLYMPICS
Jul 24, 2021

Algerian judoka Fethi Nourine suspended and sent home for withdrawing to avoid Israeli

Nourine's withdrawal was 'in total opposition to the philosophy of the International Judo Federation,' the federation said.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 24, 2021

German cyclist, Dutch rower out of Olympics after positive COVID-19 test

German cyclist Simon Geschke has withdrawn from Saturday's Tokyo Olympics road race after testing positive for COVID-19, his team said Friday.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 21, 2021

No-spectator Olympics produces winners and losers for Japanese stocks

Thanks to the resurgent pandemic, shares in the likes of fried-chicken chains, food-delivery operators and electronics stores selling TVs are seen as more likely to get a boost.
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OLYMPICS
Jul 14, 2021

Lessons in Olympic spirit from 'Japan's' Korean gold medalist live on

At the 1936 Olympics, Korean Sohn Kee-chung stood with his head hung, hiding the Rising Sun flag on his chest with a laurel plant as Japan's national anthem filled the stadium.
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LIFE / Style & Design
Jul 6, 2021

Czech Olympic outfit blends tradition with Japanese twist

Designer Zuzana Osako scoured the folk traditions of her country and Japan for a common thread to weave into the Czech Republic's Olympic team outfits for the Tokyo Games opening ceremony, turning heads but also drawing criticism.
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OLYMPICS
Jul 2, 2021

U.S. sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson could lose Olympic 100-meter spot after testing positive for cannabis: report

American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson has tested positive for cannabis, sources have told Reuters, and is unlikely to get the chance to challenge for the Olympic 100-meter title in Tokyo later this month.
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JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Jun 19, 2021

Japanese reporters largely cede the game to the West on Naomi Osaka

Naomi Osaka's willingness to speak out on issues such as Black Lives Matter sets her apart from other Japanese athletes working internationally.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 15, 2021

Tom Hovasse pushing Akatsuki Five hard ahead of Olympics

The American coach saw plenty of things to fix within his squad during last week's three-game exhibition series against Portugal.
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Jun 15, 2021

Olympic hopeful Shelby Houlihan 'devastated' by four-year doping ban

The U.S. record holder in the 1,500 and 5,000 meters will be unable to compete in Tokyo after a positive test for anabolic steroids was upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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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.
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JAPAN
May 24, 2021

No one's safe anymore: Osaka crumples under COVID-19 onslaught

Drugs, ventilators and beds are running out as doctors warn of a 'system collapse' and urge an end to the Olympics.
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JAPAN
May 19, 2021

Most Japanese medical workers still not fully vaccinated as Olympics loom

Cabinet figures released this week showed that three months into the nation's COVID-19 vaccination push, less than 40% of all medical workers in the country were fully inoculated.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
May 19, 2021

Hideki Matsuyama sympathetic with Olympic virus concerns

The Masters champion, though eager to compete in the Tokyo Games, is focused on winning more major tournaments after his triumph at Augusta National.
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May 12, 2021

Travel restrictions hurt India thrower's Olympic preparation

Neeraj Chopra has been training hard for this year's Olympic Games but India's top javelin thrower fears that not being able to compete internationally might compromise his bid for a medal in Tokyo.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 8, 2021

Nako Motohashi not letting injury shut door on Olympic hopes

Motohashi is nearly back to the level she was at before damaging ligaments in her knee.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
May 8, 2021

Former weightlifter says women being told to 'be quiet' when complaining about transgender competitor

New Zealand's Laurel Hubbard is on track to become the first transgender athlete to compete at an Olympics.
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JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse,Japan Pulse
Apr 30, 2021

Tokyo-born artist and activist Drue Kataoka becomes the new face of Clubhouse

Asian American artist Drue Kataoka uses the Clubhouse platform to discuss art and politics, and has raised more than $88,000 for the Asian American Foundation.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Apr 2, 2021

British skateboard prodigy Sky Brown back from accident with renewed vigor

Twelve-year-old skateboarding prodigy Sky Brown said she has fully recovered from her life-threatening fall last May and plans to broaden her horizons by adding surfing to her Olympic schedule.
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Mar 30, 2021

Back from injury, sprinter Ryota Yamagata aims for 'extremely great year'

The 28-year-old, who experienced a collapsed lung in 2019 and knee injuries last year, has his sights set on this summer's Olympics.

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