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2020 TOKYO OLYMPICS

Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021
Day 3 recap: Japan scoops up more golds as locals warm to the Games
Japan struck more gold on Monday as sentiment toward the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics appeared to shift, and local fans defied organizers to grab a glimpse of the Games.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021
Olympic surfing medals to be decided early, softball in focus as storm churns off Japan
The storm is expected to head over Japan's northeast coast on Tuesday and could dump heavy rain on the capital just days after the start of the Games.
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JAPAN
Jul 26, 2021
COVID-19 spreads quietly in the shadow of the Olympics
As new cases surge to unprecedented heights, experts say the Games are drowning out public health messages telling residents Tokyo's residents to rein in their activities.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021
Day 3 Tokyo 2020: Live updates
It was raining gold for Japan yesterday. Will the deluge continue on Day 3? Follow the action along with us.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021
Olympic champion at 13: Momiji Nishiya becomes Japan's youngest gold medalist
Many sports including skateboarding are children's games at their cores, you just don't always see kids rising up quite like this on the world stage.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021
After monumental win over Mexico, Japan sets sights on men's soccer medal
Sunday's encounter at Saitama Stadium, where attacking midfielders Takefusa Kubo and Ritsu Doan lit up the Mexican defense, has Japan eyeing the podium.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021
'Sooo sick': Japan skate champ wins fans as TV commentator
Ryo Sejiri, a TV commentator for NHK, was in his element, giving the kind of move-by-move analysis that's all too common in sports, but with his distinctive flair.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021
Meet Olympic surfing’s wave whisperer
Kurt Korte, a professional surf forecaster, is tasked with predicting when the best waves will reach the shore of Tsurigasaki Beach.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021
Norwegian triathlon champion Kristian Blummenfelt says Japan not hot enough
The athlete coped with the heat and humidity to forge clear in the last km of the 10-kilometer run course to take gold — Norway's first Olympic medal in the sport.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021
Yuto Horigome still in disbelief a day after winning Olympic skateboarding gold
The Japanese skater says he was honored to notch his name in the history book, having won the street competition in the newly added Olympic sport.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021
How to watch the Olympics if you’re in Japan (without a TV)
With rights distributed to different broadcasters across the world, finding an easy way to follow along with the TV coverage of the Olympics can be a tricky business, especially if you don’t have a television.
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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Jul 26, 2021
Fukushima's chance to reap the benefits of the Olympics look bleak
While food from the prefecture is being served in the athletes village, the opportunity to welcome tourists and spectators has disappeared.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021
Ecstatic coach of Australia's Ariarne Titmus goes viral with medal-worthy celebrations
Coach Dean Boxall leaped in the air, tore off his mask and screamed ecstatically, headbanging with his surfer-like hair tumbling around him.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021
Australia's Ariarne Titmus tops American star Katie Ledecky
The American was 0.66 seconds ahead at the halfway point but Titmus grabbed the lead at the 350-meter mark and never looked back.
Japan Times
CULTURE
Jul 26, 2021
Biracial representation, game soundtracks and shiny pecs: bright moments at a somber Olympic opening
The program lacked the over-the-top glitz originally planned, but still served some memorable scenes, with pantomime performers and Naomi Osaka stealing the show.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021
Dutch Olympic rowing team agrees to isolation after positive COVID-19 tests
An athlete, a coach and a staff member have all tested positive, and World Rowing and Games organizers have accepted requests from some delegations to isolate the squad.

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