All-conquering US win seventh straight women's Olympic basketball title
They had won eight out of the past nine Olympic titles heading into the final....
Tokyo Olympics
Shared gold, knitting and cardboard dogs: memorable moments of Tokyo Olympics
The final events take place Sunday...
Britain's Jason Kenny makes Olympic history with keirin gold
Kenny put on a spectacular performance in the final...
Jessica Springsteen wins Olympic equestrian team silver with US
Jessica Springsteen wins Olympic equestrian team silver with US...
Politicians, social media users shower praise on Arshad Nadeem
Pakistan’s star athlete Arshad Nadeem has missed out on a medal but won the nation ...
Dominant China wrap up Olympic diving competition with 7th gold
China underlined its dominance in the Olympic diving pool on Saturday...
Tokyo Olympics Javelin Throw final: Arshad Nadeem's misses out on medal
His final attempt of the round and competition was a foul as he finished fifth.
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USA edge France for basketball gold on Olympics' 'Super Saturday'
China topped the medals table with 37 golds...
China's Cao Yuan wins Olympic men's 10m platform diving gold
Bronze went to Britain's Tom Daley...
Canada beat Sweden on penalties to win Olympic women's football gold
Canada beat Sweden on penalties to win Olympic women's football gold...
Slovenia's Garnbret wins inaugural women's climbing gold
Slovenia's Garnbret wins inaugural women's climbing gold...
Shaunae Miller-Uibo of Bahamas wins Olympic women's 400m gold
Shaunae Miller-Uibo of Bahamas wins Olympic women's 400m gold...
Laura Kenny wins fifth Olympic gold medal to join British greats
Laura Kenny wins fifth Olympic gold medal to join British greats...
Cuban shooting-victim boxer adds second Olympic gold to go with bullet
Cuban shooting-victim boxer adds second Olympic gold to go with bullet...
Long walk finally over for Spain's eight-time Olympian
Long walk finally over for Spain's eight-time Olympian...
Belgium win hockey gold after shootout victory over Australia
Belgium win hockey gold after shootout victory over Australia...
Wrestling-Trailblazer Mensah-Stock wants new role after winning gold
Wrestling-Trailblazer Mensah Stock wants new role after winning gold...
Pakistan cricketers express best wishes for 'javelin hero' Arshad Nadeem
Arshad Nadeem performed up to expectations to keep Pakistan’s medal hopes alive at Tokyo Olympics...
Cuba master Britain again for Tokyo boxing gold
Cuba master Britain again for Tokyo boxing gold...
Korda in contention as heat takes toll at Olympics women's golf
Korda in contention as heat takes toll at Olympics women's golf...
Sumo scare? Riders say horses might be spooked by statue
Sumo scare? Riders say horses might be spooked by statue...
Brazil down Mexico on penalties to reach Olympic men's football final
Brazil down Mexico on penalties to reach Olympic men's football final...
Tired Olympian Nishikori wins ATP Washington opener
Nishikori became the first man to reach three consecutive Olympic quarter-finals ...
Lyles leads impressive US trio into 200 metres Olympic semis
Lyles leads impressive US trio into 200 metres Olympic semis...
Transgender Olympian Hubbard hailed as debate rages
Transgender Olympian Hubbard hailed as debate rages...
USA stun Mexico in extra time to win Gold Cup final
USA stun Mexico in extra time to win Gold Cup final...
Italy's Jacobs wins first post-Bolt Olympic 100m gold
Italy Jacobs wins first post Bolt Olympic 100m gold...
Zverev follows up win over Djokovic with Olympic gold
The fifth-ranked German earned Olympic gold in style.
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Belarusian sprinter says she was taken to airport but will not return home
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who was due to compete in the women's 200 metres on Monday...
History for McKeon as Australia win Olympic 4x100m medley relay
It was McKeon's seventh medal in Tokyo...
Childhood friends win historic Olympic badminton gold for Taiwan
Childhood friends win historic Olympic badminton gold for Taiwan...
Switzerland's Bencic beats Vondrousova to win Olympic tennis title
Switzerland's Bencic beats Vondrousova to win Olympic tennis title...
American Ledecky wins third straight Olympic 800m freestyle title
The 24-year-old touched in 8min 12.57sec...
Britain smash world record to win inaugural Olympic mixed 4x100m relay gold
The Chinese were second in 3:38.86 and Australia third in 3:38.95...
Dressel shatters world record to win Olympic 100m butterfly gold medal
The two-time world champion touched in 49.45 seconds to better his own world best 49.50...
Pakistani swimmer Bisma Khan drops out of Tokyo Olympics
Bisma finished 7th out of eight athletes in Heat 5...
Success finally sinks in for Britain's Dean
Success finally sinks in for Britain's Dean...
Zverev ends Djokovic's Golden Slam hopes with comeback win at Olympics
The 34-year-old Djokovic has never won the Olympic singles title....
New Zealand's Daniell, Venus win tennis doubles bronze
Daniell and Venus won 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 to continue an excellent Tokyo Games for New Zealand.
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'Small but proud': San Marino shooter makes Olympic history in Tokyo
'Small but proud': San Marino shooter makes Olympic history in Tokyo...
China can be world's best in rowing, says British great Redgrave
China can be world's best in rowing, says British great Redgrave...
Top seed Chen beats Chinese team-mate to win Tokyo table tennis gold
Top seed Chen beats Chinese team-mate to win Tokyo table tennis gold...
Djokovic cruises past Nishikori and into Olympic semis
Djokovic cruises past Nishikori and into Olympic semis
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Olympic organisers defend coronavirus measures as cases rise
"Of 310,000 screeening tests, the rate of positivity is 0.02 percent." ...
Australia track and field athletes isolating in Covid scare: official
"Members of Australia's track & field team at Olympic Games are isolating in their rooms."...
Japan crowns new 'King' as Hashimoto wins all-around
Japan crowns new 'King' as Hashimoto wins all-around...
Djokovic rolls at Olympics as Medvedev suffers in extreme heat
Djokovic rolls at Olympics as Medvedev suffers in extreme heat
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Heatstroke victim Badosa leaves court in wheelchair at Olympics
"I heard maybe from tomorrow they're going to change it, but let's see." ...
China win hat-trick of Tokyo Olympics diving golds
Four more diving golds are still up for grabs in the Japanese capital. ...
Murray, Salisbury eliminated in Olympics doubles quarter-finals
Murray pulled out of the singles in Tokyo due to a muscle strain....
Britain win men's Olympic 4x200m freestyle relay gold
It meant they went one better than at Rio in 2016, when they came second....
Second time lucky as Dutch rider Van Vleuten strikes time trial gold
Switzerland's Marlen Reusser took silver in 31:09 while Anna van der Breggen claimed bronze in 31:15...
'My best caddie': Taiwan golfer enlists wife for Olympic bid
"Do you want me to propose again?"...
America's Ledecky wins inaugural Olympic women's 1500m freestyle gold
The result was never really in doubt. ...
Dressel outpaces Chalmers in 100m free heats in gold medal quest
Dressel outpaces Chalmers in 100m free heats in gold medal quest...
Russian women win Olympics gymnastics team final after Biles exit
Russian women win Olympics gymnastics team final after Biles exit...
Moroccan boxer tries to bite opponent in Tokyo Olympics defeat
Moroccan boxer tries to bite opponent in Tokyo Olympics defeat...
US teen dethrones King to claim 'insane' Olympic breaststroke gold
"It was crazy. I was definitely racing for a medal. I knew that I had it in me." ...
Japan tennis star Osaka crashes out of Tokyo Olympics
She made a dreadful start by dropping serve in the opening game. ...
Tropical storm nears Japan, disrupting Tokyo Olympics
"Games in Miyagi and Ibaraki will be held as scheduled." ...
Argentine fencer accepts marriage proposal in front of TV cameras
Argentine fencer accepts marriage proposal in front of TV cameras...
US women carry hopes in Olympic surfing after Andino defeat
"Unfortunately I couldn't carry the momentum forward, but I tried my best and that's all I can do."...
Olympic fencing champ says Hong Kong 'insane' after first gold for 25 years
"To be honest, I'm not that calm, I don't know what I can do."...
Weightlifter Diaz wins first ever Olympic gold for Philippines
Weightlifter Diaz wins first ever Olympic gold for Philippines...
Djokovic aces Struff test to reach last 16 at Olympics
Djokovic hammered 14 aces and made just four unforced errors...
Bigger than Neymar? Brazilian surfer Medina eyes golden future
Medina became the first Brazilian to win the world title in 2014...
Britain's Peaty wins 100m breaststroke gold to defend Olympic title
The 26-year-old powered to the line in 57.37sec...
Dressel-led United States win men's Olympic 4x100m relay gold
Dressel gave them a powerful start with a 47.26 opening leg...
Japan's Osaka sweeps into third round at Olympics
It definitely would mean a lot for me to win gold here: Osaka...
Talha Talib becomes national hero due to performance in Tokyo Olympics
Young weightlifter got fifth position in 67kg category with an overall impressive lifting of 320KG ...
Nishikori upsets fifth seed Rublev on home soil
Nishikori upsets fifth seed Rublev on home soil...
Austrian Kiesenhofer trumps Dutch for Olympic road race gold
The 30-year-old national time trial champion held her nerve after a long breakaway...
Suarez Navarro earns first win since cancer recovery at Olympics
She lost in the first round at both Roland Garros and Wimbledon...
World No.1 Barty suffers shock defeat in first round of Olympics
I'm disappointed I wasn't able to get through today: Barty...
China 'Dream Team' win first diving gold of Tokyo Games
China underlined their vast supremacy in diving by winning seven of eight golds in Rio...
Australia smash world record to win women's 4x100m relay Olympic gold
Canada came second and the United States third.
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Defending champion Murray out of Olympics singles with injury
Murray, 34, will stay in Tokyo to play doubles with Joe Salisbury...
Medvedev calls for later starts as tennis stars toil in Tokyo heat
"My first goal is to try and win every match here."...
Papuan flag-bearer Dika creates Olympic weightlifting history
"Your dream is to go to one Olympics, and maybe a second one."...
Boxing fights for reputation at Tokyo Games after Rio controversies
He hopes that these Games "will be a turning point for the sport". ...
Badminton's comeback king Momota ready for Olympic debut
"If I'm competing in it, I might as well go for gold."...
Golden Slam-chasing Djokovic, Osaka top Olympic tennis bill
Williams, Nadal and Andre Agassi have claimed career Golden Slams. ...
Czech volleyball player tests positive in Olympic Village
"He has absolutely no symptoms. We are dealing with all the details."...
Team USA rallies to beat Spain in final tune-up before Olympics
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio scored a game-high 23 points for Spain. ...
For Iraq's Olympians, the Tokyo dream is just taking part
Rower Mohammed Ryadh, 27, will take part in the men’s single sculls for the second Games in a row....
First athletes positive for Covid-19 in Tokyo Olympic Village
A daily tally of new cases revealed two athletes tested positive in the Village and one elsewhere...
First coronavirus case hits Tokyo Olympics Village
"Right now this person is confined to a hotel."...
Ugandan Olympic athlete goes missing in Japan: officials
Ugandan Olympic athlete goes missing in Japan: officials...
Australia's Cambage quits Olympics over mental health fears
"I've been really worried about heading into a 'bubble' Olympics." ...
Little fanfare as Tokyo enters Olympic countdown
International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach insisted that anti-virus rules 'are working'....
Athlete tests positive as Tokyo Olympics opening nears
They gave no further details on the identity of the six people.
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Virus cluster at Japan hotel hosting Brazilian Olympians
Several areas around the capital are under looser virus restrictions. ...
China table tennis boss says Olympic Covid rules 'extremely difficult'
"If you can't beat us, so be it. Why look for so many reasons including the pandemic?" ...
A greener Games? Tokyo 2020's environmental impact
Organisers have set a target of reusing or recycling 65 percent of waste generated during the event....
Durant gets US back on track in Argentina blowout
Bam Adebayo also impressed with 12 points from 18min 19sec on court.
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Chinese athletes complain about lax virus measures at Olympics hotel
"We are consulting with the Organizing Committee on this issue."...
Tokyo's taxi drivers face fan-free Olympics
"But at the same time I hear reports of side effects, so I have mixed feelings."...
Not just Covid: earthquakes, typhoons pose threat at Tokyo Olympics
"Taking action in a panic may lead to danger."
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Japan's Hokkaido region bans fans at Olympic football matches
"All events to be held in Sapporo will take place with no spectators."...
'Strange atmosphere': Disappointed athletes brace for crowd-free Tokyo Games
"The thought of playing in front of empty stadiums just doesn’t sit right with me."...
Olympic flame arrives in Tokyo for no-spectator relay
"It has been transmitted as a way of hope."...
Post about Sha'Carri Richardson's Olympic replacement stems from parody news site
The meme presents a heavily edited photo of Prandini misidentifying her as Rebecca Washington. ...
Japan to announce virus emergency throughout Olympics
"The number of new cases continues to rise in Tokyo."...
Tokyo scraps Olympic torch relay legs in capital
"But to do a formal ceremony online feels a bit unsatisfying."...
VIPs allowed at Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony, but no fans: report
"They'd like the number of people attending to be reduced to the hundreds."
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Mills, Ingles headline Boomers Olympic squad eyeing gold
"I'm really excited, we've got some nice youth coming into the team, and a good balance."...
Samoa to send overseas-based athletes to Tokyo despite government ban
"Samoa will, however, be represented by our other athletes who are based overseas."...
Breastfeeding athletes can bring children to Tokyo: organisers
"I am sure all moms understand this exact feeling."...
'Silent assassin' Park relishes second shot at Olympic golf glory
"Olympic champions have a special spot in South Koreans’ hearts."...
Spurs star Son left out of S.Korea Olympic football squad
"I only focused on finding those who were most competitive."...
Olympic champion Hanyu to return to Grand Prix in Tokyo
"Honestly, I don't have any problems with my asthma."...
No public for Olympic torch relay in parts of host Tokyo
With just weeks until the Games open, the pandemic continues to cast a long shadow.
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McLaughlin smashes 400m hurdles world record at US trials
Anna Cockrell claimed the third qualifying spot in 53.70sec. ...
Biles wins women's all-around, named to US Olympic team
Biles entered Sunday's second day with a solid three-point lead on the rest of the field. ...
Australian table tennis veteran Jian, 48, to play in sixth Olympics
"I hope this will inspire more girls to play table tennis." ...
From a great height: Tokyo sky decks offer fresh perspective
"Given tower was finished in 1950s, I'm curious how it feels about witnessing its second Olympics."...
Fraser-Pryce wins 100m at Jamaica Olympic trials
It was Fraser-Pryce’s fourth 100m national title and sixth overall.
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Dearing breaks a barrier as Britain's first female Black swimmer
The 24-year-old earned her ticket to Tokyo after she finished fourth of 47 in a qualifying event...
Japan PM insists emperor not 'worried' about Olympics
While the emperor holds no political power, he is an important symbolic figure in Japan. ...
Two-time Olympic tennis champion Murray selected for Tokyo
Murray will also play in the men's doubles in Tokyo....
Tokyo 2020's turbulent Olympic timeline
The following year a new "snake-eye" logo for the Games is unveiled. ...
Osaka, Dressel, Bromell: stars to watch at Tokyo Olympics
"I feel with confidence sometimes comes complacency."...
Up to 10,000 fans allowed at Tokyo Olympics events: organisers
Tokyo was under a coronavirus state of emergency until Sunday....
India protest 'unfair' Tokyo Olympic rules for Covid-hit nations
Despite its huge population, India won just two medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics....
Tokyo-bound Bromell romps to 100m victory at US trials
Ronnie Baker was second in 9.85sec with Fred Kerley third in 9.86sec....
Closed-door Games? Tokyo 2020 to decide on allowing fans
They fear crowds of fans could fuel a new surge in infections in the country....
Uganda Olympic team member tests positive on arrival in Japan
Fans from abroad are already banned from attending the postponed event....
Mission accomplished: Dressel, Ledecky get the job done with wins at US trials
Dressel clocked the world record of 49.50 at the 2019 World Championships...
Pakistan javelin-thrower sharpens hopes of rare Olympic medal
Pakistan javelin-thrower sharpens hopes of rare Olympic medal...
Dressel leads way into 100m free final at US Olympic swimming trials
Dressel leads way into 100m free final at US Olympic swimming trials...
Japan to lift virus emergency one month before Olympics
Japan to lift virus emergency one month before Olympics...
Japan to set 10,000-spectator cap ahead of Olympics
Japan to set 10,000-spectator cap ahead of Olympics...
Australia's McKeown smashes women's 100m backstroke world record
Australia won ten medals in the pool at the 2016 Games in Rio...
Swimming Australia to investigate misogyny claims after Groves complaint
Swimming Australia to investigate misogyny claims after Groves complaint...
Australia set for Olympic swim trials as 'perverts' row makes waves
Australia set for Olympic swim trials as 'perverts' row makes waves...
Foreign reporters to be tracked by GPS at Tokyo Olympics
Foreign reporters to be tracked by GPS at Tokyo Olympics...
Aussie Olympic marathoners prove age doesn't matter
Aussie Olympic marathoners prove age doesn't matter...
Farah fails to make Olympic 10k qualifying time
The 38-year-old finished eighth, behind fellow Briton Marc Scott, in the European Cup...
Japan Olympic Committee board member blasts Tokyo Games organisers
Japan Olympic Committee board member blasts Tokyo Games organisers
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Aussie softball team first to arrive in Japan for Olympics
The arrival offered a taste of the strict biosecurity measures that the Games will entail. ...
'No change' on Olympics, Japan says after US virus travel warning
The US State Department advisory urged citizens to avoid travel to Japan....
Games will go ahead even under state of emergency: IOC official
With just nine weeks until the Games get underway, the IOC sought to calm fears in Japan ...
Japanese towns drop plans to host Olympic athletes: Nikkei
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games were postponed last year and are scheduled to take place from July 23 ...
Japan's Nishikori adds voice to Olympic concerns
The 2020 Olympics were postponed by a year due to the pandemic ...
Amid opposition, Japan PM says has 'never put Olympics first'
Japan has extended a state of emergency in Tokyo and three other areas until the end of May...
Nothing can stop Olympics from going ahead: IOC's Coates
John Coates said there is no chance of postponement of the Games....
Canadian athletes to have vaccine access before Tokyo Games
Canada is sending a smaller delegation of about 750-850 people to the Olympics...
Tokyo Olympics could be held without fans: Games chief
Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto pledged to ensure the Games will be safe....
'Impossible now' - Japan's Olympic host towns pull out over pandemic
Hundreds of Japanese towns and cities have been forced to rethink plans to host Olympic teams....
First Arab woman basketball referee to stand tall at Olympics
Sarah Gamal will be making a breakthrough as an Arab and African woman officiating at the Game....
Podium protests banned at Tokyo, Beijing Olympics after poll
More than two-thirds of 3,547 athletes polled said podium protests are not appropriate....
Tokyo Olympics organisers report first torch relay virus case
An unnamed man in his 30s, who had taken part in the relay, tested positive....
Virus surge to delay Olympics fan decision till June: reports
Organisers have already barred overseas fans from the pandemic-delayed Games....
Australia could prioritise Olympic athletes for vaccine
Government is in direct contact with AOC over proposal to priority vaccinate Olympic athletes....
Virus could force Olympics cancellation, says top Japanese politician
We need to cancel without hesitation if it's no longer possible, Toshihiro Nikai said....
Pandemic-postponed Tokyo 2020's turbulent Olympic timeline
Japan and the IOC make the historic decision to postpone the Olympics on March 24, 2020...
Osaka officials want Olympic torch relay to skip city over virus: media
Coronavirus cases are spiking in Osaka city....
United States to face Honduras with Olympics berth on line
The Tokyo Olympics have been delayed a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic....
Joy, delay and torch relay: Tokyo's turbulent Olympic timeline
The torch is lit at the J-Village sports complex in Fukushima....
'Everything evaporated' - Olympics' overseas fan ban hits Japan tourism
Japan's tourism industry is counting losses after ban on spectators from abroad....
