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2020 TOKYO OLYMPICS

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 5, 2021
The Olympic-size difference between India and China
Whereas China has strived for Olympic success since it re-entered global athletic competition after years of isolation, India has remained complacent about its lack of sporting prowess.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Sep 4, 2021
Disabled Japanese are often invisible. Will Paralympics bring lasting light?
Tokyo improved its infrastructure before the Games, but activists wonder how long the focus will continue in a country with a long history of excluding people with disabilities.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Sep 3, 2021
Japan's women take goalball bronze with win over Brazil
Japan built a five-goal lead in the first half and held on to complete a run to the bronze medal at Makuhari Messe on Friday afternoon.
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Aug 30, 2021
Olympic volunteers provided more than just physical support at the Games
Two Olympic volunteers talk about their experiences at the Tokyo Games interacting with and supporting athletes who were without family, friends and fans.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 28, 2021
Italian fencing star Beatrice 'Bebe' Vio defends Paralympic gold in Tokyo
Italian sensation Beatrice “Bebe” Vio came to Tokyo to defend her gold medal in wheelchair fencing. Mission accomplished.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 28, 2021
American Nick Mayhugh goes from soccer to track to the top of Paralympic podium
Mayhugh was a soccer player a little over a year ago and admits he's still learning how to be a track and field athlete. Luckily, he's a fast learner.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 22, 2021
Excitement building as Tokyo Paralympics draw near
The 2020 Games will begin with Tuesday's opening ceremony at the National Stadium and competition will start at various venues the following day.
JAPAN
Aug 22, 2021
Tokyo weighs use of Summer Games venues as temporary medical facilities
Medical experts have pushed for the temporary use of facilities owned by the Tokyo government, such as the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, site of swimming competitions.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Aug 21, 2021
Allyson Felix prepares to take victory lap
For the 11-time Olympic medalist and 13-time World Champion, a bit of fun is long overdue.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 21, 2021
Chance to be 'authentically myself' worth more than medals for non-binary Olympian
Pictures of the American carrying a board showing 'they/them' pronouns went viral, as Smith became one of the first Olympians to come out as non-binary.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 20, 2021
Most major Japanese firms want Suga out of power
Even if the ruling bloc manages to stay in power through the election, Suga could come under pressure to step down if his coalition loses enough seats, some analysts say.

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