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OLYMPICS

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 16, 2021
How many Olympic medals are enough?
Is the obsession with winning Olympic glory a healthy form of patriotism or an unhealthy kind of nationalism?
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MULTIMEDIA
Aug 15, 2021
In pictures: Ink of the 2020 Tokyo Olympians
The Olympic rings tattoo of Swedish pole vaulter Angelica Bengtsson | AFP-JIJIA tattoo on the arm of American volleyball player Matthew Anderson | AFP-JIJI
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LIFE / Style & Design / ON: FASHION
Aug 15, 2021
Tokyo fashion week shifts its schedule, signaling Japan-focused approach
Rakuten seizes the opportunity to better appeal to a local clientele, while skateboarding style tops the Olympic podium.
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OLYMPICS
Aug 14, 2021
PETA calls on IOC president to remove equestrian events from Olympics
In an incident that went viral on social media, Germany's Annika Schleu was filmed whipping her horse Saint Boy after he refused to jump during the modern pentathlon competition.
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OLYMPICS / Longform
Aug 14, 2021
The race is on to define the legacy of Tokyo 2020
It may be too early to determine a legacy for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but that won't stop people from trying to define it even before the Paralympics have yet to begin.
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JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Aug 14, 2021
Were the Olympics sustainable? Reports of waste suggest it's not easy being green
Stories of uneaten bento boxes and the plight of air conditioners used in the athlete residences suggest that the Olympics are having trouble meeting their sustainability goals.
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JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Aug 14, 2021
Olympian tattoos fail to leave their mark on the Japanese press
After Tokyo was awarded the Olympics in 2013, many thought tattoos would be a major issue during the Games. In the end, they barely scratched the surface of public attention.
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EDITORIALS
Aug 13, 2021
An extraordinary Olympics — by every measure
There were amazing performances and Olympic records aplenty. Just as important, there were no crises and no COVID-19 outbreaks at the Games.

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