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OLYMPICS

Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Apr 24, 2021
Australian women leading nation's athletics revival ahead of Tokyo Games
'We'll still have a reasonably strong men's program but the women have been remarkable.'
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Apr 23, 2021
Tokyo 2020 organizers stage rugby sevens test event
Thursday's event focused mostly on logistics and measures to cope with COVID-19.
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JAPAN
Apr 23, 2021
Training begins for Tokyo Olympics volunteer leaders
Participants were briefed on their role as a leader, which includes holding meetings prior to shifts, checking on volunteers and confirming the roster for the next day.
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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.
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OLYMPICS
Apr 22, 2021
IOC president says Tokyo's plan for another state of emergency won't affect Olympics
Bach said the decision is a proactive response appropriate for the Golden Week holiday period.
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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.
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OLYMPICS
Apr 21, 2021
Tokyo 2020 athletes to undergo daily saliva testing
Olympic organizers intend to test athletes more frequently than initially planned as increasingly infectious COVID-19 strains continue to spread throughout Japan.
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Apr 21, 2021
Athletics test event on May 9 to be held without spectators
Tokyo Games organizers are set to hold an athletics test event on May 9 without spectators due to the rising number of coronavirus infections in the capital, sources close to the matter said Tuesday.
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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.
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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.
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Apr 18, 2021
Daiki Hashimoto wins maiden national title to lead race for Olympics
Daiki Hashimoto came from behind to win his maiden Japan national gymnastics championship on Sunday and take the lead in the qualification race for this summer's Tokyo Olympics.
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Apr 18, 2021
Rikako Ikee vows to provide big performance at Tokyo Olympics
Swimming star Rikako Ikee vowed Saturday to make her presence felt at the Tokyo Olympics this summer after she dramatically earned her spot on Japan's team this month as she continues her recovery from leukemia.
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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
OLYMPICS
Apr 17, 2021
Human rights group chief says athletes have real concerns about Beijing Olympics
Mary Harvey said the IOC, which awarded the games, could play an essential role in upholding basic human rights.
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JAPAN
Apr 17, 2021
Suga says Biden supports Tokyo Olympics but attendance uncertain
When asked about whether the United States promised to send athletes to the games, Suga simply reiterated that Biden has supported his determination to hold the event.
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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
'King' Kohei Uchimura confident of walking narrow path to Tokyo Olympics
The 32-year-old told a news conference he has no room for error if he is to gain a spot at his fourth straight Olympics.

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