Chen smashes record with 'shocked' rival Hanyu in trouble in Beijing 2022-02-08 Nathan Chen smashed a world record held by fierce rival Yuzuru Hanyu as the two-time champion...
Unvaccinated snowboarder ready for Olympics after quarantine 2022-02-08 Unvaccinated Swiss snowboarder Patrizia Kummer says had "no problem" after Beijing Olympics debut...
US-born Gu wins thrilling gold for China as Hanyu makes Beijing bow 2022-02-08 Californian-born teenage freestyle skier Eileen Gu won gold for China on her Olympic debut...
US skier O'Brien has surgery after nasty Beijing Olympic crash 2022-02-08 American skier Nina O’Brien has undergone successful initial surgery after breaking her left leg...
EXPLAINER: How China got blue skies in time for Olympics 2022-02-08 The effects of air pollution can be visceral and include irritated eyes and difficulty breathing....
China's Gu strikes freeski Big Air gold at Beijing Olympics 2022-02-08 Home favourite Eileen Gu won a spectacular gold for China at the Beijing Olympics Tuesday as she won...
Shiffrin desperate to rebound in Beijing Olympic slalom 2022-02-08 US star Mikaela Shiffrin will be keen to put the disappointment of skiing out of the giant slalom...
Shiffrin's fall in Olympic giant slalom will stick with her 2022-02-07 Shiffrin's fall in Olympic giant slalom will stick with her ...
Daredevil Ruud holds his nerve to lead Big Air qualifiers 2022-02-07 Norwegian freestyle ski daredevil Birk Ruud held nerve to land his third jump after a previous crash...
Cancer survivor Parrot soars to Olympic snowboard gold 2022-02-07 Three years ago Max Parrot was in hospital fighting cancer on Monday he won men’s snowboard gold...
Teenage figure skater first woman to land quad jump at Olympics 2022-02-07 Russian Kamila Valieva made figure skating history becoming the first woman to land a quadruple jump...
'Oh my god!' Relieved Eileen Gu makes Beijing final on Olympic debut 2022-02-07 Californian-born Chinese freestyle skier Eileen Gu, one of the faces of the Beijing Winter Olympics...
'Ice Prince' Hanyu vs Quad King in Olympics figure skating clash 2022-02-07 Clash between Nathan Chen of the United States and Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu in the men's Olympic...
Olympic diplomacy blitz nets Argentina for China's Belt and Road 2022-02-06 China welcome Argentina to global Belt and Road Initiative on the sidelines of the Winter Olympics...
'It's all love' at Beijing Olympics between Chinese, US curlers 2022-02-06 A Chinese curling duo's unexpected gift to victorious USA opponents at the Beijing Winter Olympics...
FM Qureshi thanks Chinese counterpart for China's firm support to Pakistan 2022-02-06 Foreign Minister thanked his counterpart for China's firm support to Pakistan's sovereignty....
Olympic luge queen crashes again on unlucky 13th curve 2022-02-06 Reigning Olympic women's luge champion Natalie Geisenberger crashed in training at the Winter Games...
New Zealand win historic first Winter Olympics gold 2022-02-06 Zoi Sadowski gave New Zealand first gold medal after winning the women snowboard slopestyle final...
Beijing Olympic men's downhill delayed by high winds 2022-02-06 he Beijing Olympics men's downhill signature events delayed by at least an hour due to strong winds...
Norway's Therese Johaug wins first gold of Beijing Winter Olympics 2022-02-05 Norway's Therese Johaug wins first gold of Beijing Winter Olympics...
Shiffrin admits no Beijing medal would be 'disappointing' 2022-02-05 Shiffrin admits no Beijing medal would be 'disappointing'...
American Samoa Olympian goes topless at freezing Beijing opening 2022-02-05 American Samoa Olympian goes topless at freezing Beijing opening...
PM invites Chinese companies to invest in Pakistan's SEZs 2022-02-05 PM invites Chinese companies to invest in Pakistan's SEZs...
PM attends opening ceremony of 24th Winter Olympics Games 2022-02-04 PM attends opening ceremony of 24th Winter Olympics Games...
The Latest: No detail overlooked at Beijing opening ceremony 2022-02-04 The Latest: No detail overlooked at Beijing opening ceremony ...
Ahead of Beijing Games, is China really 'a winter sport country'? 2022-02-04 Ahead of Beijing Games, is China really 'a winter sport country'?...
'Formula One on ice': luge brings hair-raising speeds to the Olympics 2022-02-04 luge kicks off the sliding events at the Beijing Olympics with speeds of more than 130 kilometres ...
Russia's Putin arrives in Beijing for Winter Olympics 2022-02-04 Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Friday afternoon for the opening of the 2022 Winter Olympics...
Irish racer starts from scratch to fulfill Olympic dream 2022-02-04 When Elsa Desmond decided to quit the Great Britain team to race for Ireland and pursue her dream...
An armchair guide to the Beijing Olympics’ peak moments 2022-02-03 The Winter Olympic competition stretches over 18 days, offering the athletes to showcase talents...
Belgian Olympian 'safe' after tearful plea from Covid isolation 2022-02-03 Skeleton racer Kim Meylemans said Thursday she was "safe" and back in the Beijing Olympic Village...
Bach says Olympics will make China a winter sports country 2022-02-03 Thomas Bach said Thursday that the Beijing Games would "change the scale of winter sports forever"...
Pak-China relations higher than Himalayas, deeper than oceans: Fawad 2022-02-03 More Chinese businessmen will come and shift their industries to Pakistan: Fawad...
Shiffrin talks about watching Biles deal with Olympic stress 2022-02-02 Shiffrin talks about watching Biles deal with Olympic stress ...
PM leaves for China tomorrow to attend opening ceremony of Winter Olympic Games 2022-02-02 Imran Khan, at special invitation of the Chinese leadership, will leave for China on a 4 day visit...
Pak contingent leaves for China to take part in Beijing Winter Olympics: POA 2022-02-02 A five member Pakistan contingent left on Tuesday for China to feature in Beijing Olympics...
Sports set to start at Beijing Olympics but controversies weigh heavy 2022-02-02 The sporting action gets under way at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Wednesday...
Low-key Beijing 2022 Olympic torch relay kicks off 2022-02-02 The Winter Olympics torch relay kicked off in Beijing as China gears up to host the global sports...
Beijing Olympics venues could be 50 percent full, official says 2022-02-01 Olympics official said Tuesday that venues at the Beijing Winter Games could be up to 50% full...
China says 'politicising sports' hurts Olympic spirit as Biden mulls boycott 2021-11-19 China says 'politicising sports' hurts Olympic spirit as Biden mulls boycott...
Tokyo bids colourful farewell to 'historic, fantastic' Paralympics 2021-09-05 Tokyo bids colourful farewell to 'historic, fantastic' Paralympics...
Army chief appreciates Pak athletes’ efforts at Tokyo Olympics 2021-09-01 COAS assures athletes of Pakistan Army’s complete support in their future endeavours ...
Afghan Paralympians in tears as triathlon thriller lights up Super Sunday 2021-08-29 Khudadadi will compete in the women's -49kg K44 taekwondo on Thursday. ...
Tokyo Paralympics open after year's virus delay 2021-08-24 Tokyo Paralympics open after year's virus delay...
A guide to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics 2021-08-22 The first Paralympic Games took place in 1960 in Rome...
Organisers bar spectators from Tokyo Paralympics over virus 2021-08-16 Organisers bar spectators from Tokyo Paralympics over virus...
WAPDA honours athletes Arshad, Talha with cash awards worth Rs 2.5 million each 2021-08-16 WAPDA honours athletes Arshad, Talha with cash awards worth Rs 2.5 million each ...
President gives Rs1 million cash rewards to Arshad Nadeem, Talha Talib 2021-08-14 President gives Rs1 million cash rewards to Arshad Nadeem, Talha Talib ...
No backdown on four-week quarantine for Aussie Olympic athletes 2021-08-12 "We feel for these athletes, but every person coming in from Sydney is required to do 14 days."...
Paralympic flame ceremonies begin as virus surges in Japan 2021-08-12 "But because of the state of emergency, we decided not to do the relay on public roads."...
Australian Olympic athletes face 'cruel' 28 days' quarantine 2021-08-11 "They are being punished for proudly representing their country with distinction at Olympic Games."...
Indian wrestler Phogat suspended for Olympics misconduct 2021-08-11 "She refused to stay with the rest of the women wrestlers due to Covid fears." ...
ICC to push for cricket's inclusion in Olympics 2021-08-10 The sport will feature in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games next year....
Pakistan Embassy in Tokyo hosts Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem 2021-08-09 He thanked entire nation for their prayers and said that he is determined to fight for the top spot....
Tokyo counts cost of $15 billion pandemic Olympics 'gamble' 2021-08-09 "This gamble went ahead, making the situation worse." ...
Tokyo Olympics declared closed by IOC president 2021-08-08 Tokyo Olympics declared closed by IOC president...
All-conquering US win seventh straight women's Olympic basketball title 2021-08-08 They had won eight out of the past nine Olympic titles heading into the final....
Shared gold, knitting and cardboard dogs: memorable moments of Tokyo Olympics 2021-08-08 The final events take place Sunday...
Britain's Jason Kenny makes Olympic history with keirin gold 2021-08-08 Kenny put on a spectacular performance in the final...
Jessica Springsteen wins Olympic equestrian team silver with US 2021-08-07 Jessica Springsteen wins Olympic equestrian team silver with US...
Politicians, social media users shower praise on Arshad Nadeem 2021-08-07 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 2021-08-07 China underlined its dominance in the Olympic diving pool on Saturday...
Tokyo Olympics Javelin Throw final: Arshad Nadeem misses out on medal 2021-08-08 His final attempt of the round and competition was a foul as he finished fifth. ...
USA edge France for basketball gold on Olympics' 'Super Saturday' 2021-08-07 China topped the medals table with 37 golds...
China's Cao Yuan wins Olympic men's 10m platform diving gold 2021-08-07 Bronze went to Britain's Tom Daley...
Canada beat Sweden on penalties to win Olympic women's football gold 2021-08-06 Canada beat Sweden on penalties to win Olympic women's football gold...
Slovenia's Garnbret wins inaugural women's climbing gold 2021-08-06 Slovenia's Garnbret wins inaugural women's climbing gold...
Shaunae Miller-Uibo of Bahamas wins Olympic women's 400m gold 2021-08-06 Shaunae Miller-Uibo of Bahamas wins Olympic women's 400m gold...
Laura Kenny wins fifth Olympic gold medal to join British greats 2021-08-06 Laura Kenny wins fifth Olympic gold medal to join British greats...
Cuban shooting-victim boxer adds second Olympic gold to go with bullet 2021-08-06 Cuban shooting-victim boxer adds second Olympic gold to go with bullet...
Long walk finally over for Spain's eight-time Olympian 2021-08-06 Long walk finally over for Spain's eight-time Olympian...
Belgium win hockey gold after shootout victory over Australia 2021-08-05 Belgium win hockey gold after shootout victory over Australia...
Wrestling-Trailblazer Mensah-Stock wants new role after winning gold 2021-08-04 Wrestling-Trailblazer Mensah Stock wants new role after winning gold...
Pakistan cricketers express best wishes for 'javelin hero' Arshad Nadeem 2021-08-04 Arshad Nadeem performed up to expectations to keep Pakistan’s medal hopes alive at Tokyo Olympics...
Cuba master Britain again for Tokyo boxing gold 2021-08-04 Cuba master Britain again for Tokyo boxing gold...
Korda in contention as heat takes toll at Olympics women's golf 2021-08-04 Korda in contention as heat takes toll at Olympics women's golf...
Sumo scare? Riders say horses might be spooked by statue 2021-08-04 Sumo scare? Riders say horses might be spooked by statue...
Brazil down Mexico on penalties to reach Olympic men's football final 2021-08-03 Brazil down Mexico on penalties to reach Olympic men's football final...
Tired Olympian Nishikori wins ATP Washington opener 2021-08-03 Nishikori became the first man to reach three consecutive Olympic quarter-finals ...
Lyles leads impressive US trio into 200 metres Olympic semis 2021-08-03 Lyles leads impressive US trio into 200 metres Olympic semis...
Transgender Olympian Hubbard hailed as debate rages 2021-08-03 Transgender Olympian Hubbard hailed as debate rages...
USA stun Mexico in extra time to win Gold Cup final 2021-08-02 USA stun Mexico in extra time to win Gold Cup final...
Italy's Jacobs wins first post-Bolt Olympic 100m gold 2021-08-01 Italy Jacobs wins first post Bolt Olympic 100m gold...
Zverev follows up win over Djokovic with Olympic gold 2021-08-01 The fifth-ranked German earned Olympic gold in style. ...
Belarusian sprinter says she was taken to airport but will not return home 2021-08-01 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 2021-08-01 It was McKeon's seventh medal in Tokyo...
Childhood friends win historic Olympic badminton gold for Taiwan 2021-07-31 Childhood friends win historic Olympic badminton gold for Taiwan...
Switzerland's Bencic beats Vondrousova to win Olympic tennis title 2021-07-31 Switzerland's Bencic beats Vondrousova to win Olympic tennis title...
American Ledecky wins third straight Olympic 800m freestyle title 2021-07-31 The 24-year-old touched in 8min 12.57sec...
Britain smash world record to win inaugural Olympic mixed 4x100m relay gold 2021-07-31 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 2021-07-31 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 2021-07-31 Bisma finished 7th out of eight athletes in Heat 5...
Success finally sinks in for Britain's Dean 2021-07-30 Success finally sinks in for Britain's Dean...
Zverev ends Djokovic's Golden Slam hopes with comeback win at Olympics 2021-07-30 The 34-year-old Djokovic has never won the Olympic singles title....
New Zealand's Daniell, Venus win tennis doubles bronze 2021-07-30 Daniell and Venus won 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 to continue an excellent Tokyo Games for New Zealand. ...
'Small but proud': San Marino shooter makes Olympic history in Tokyo 2021-07-30 'Small but proud': San Marino shooter makes Olympic history in Tokyo...
China can be world's best in rowing, says British great Redgrave 2021-07-30 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 2021-07-29 Top seed Chen beats Chinese team-mate to win Tokyo table tennis gold...
Djokovic cruises past Nishikori and into Olympic semis 2021-07-29 Djokovic cruises past Nishikori and into Olympic semis ...
Olympic organisers defend coronavirus measures as cases rise 2021-07-29 "Of 310,000 screeening tests, the rate of positivity is 0.02 percent." ...
Australia track and field athletes isolating in Covid scare: official 2021-07-29 "Members of Australia's track & field team at Olympic Games are isolating in their rooms."...
Japan crowns new 'King' as Hashimoto wins all-around 2021-07-28 Japan crowns new 'King' as Hashimoto wins all-around...
Djokovic rolls at Olympics as Medvedev suffers in extreme heat 2021-07-28 Djokovic rolls at Olympics as Medvedev suffers in extreme heat ...
Heatstroke victim Badosa leaves court in wheelchair at Olympics 2021-07-28 "I heard maybe from tomorrow they're going to change it, but let's see." ...
China win hat-trick of Tokyo Olympics diving golds 2021-07-28 Four more diving golds are still up for grabs in the Japanese capital. ...
Murray, Salisbury eliminated in Olympics doubles quarter-finals 2021-07-28 Murray pulled out of the singles in Tokyo due to a muscle strain....
Britain win men's Olympic 4x200m freestyle relay gold 2021-07-28 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 2021-07-28 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 2021-07-28 "Do you want me to propose again?"...
America's Ledecky wins inaugural Olympic women's 1500m freestyle gold 2021-07-28 The result was never really in doubt. ...
Dressel outpaces Chalmers in 100m free heats in gold medal quest 2021-07-27 Dressel outpaces Chalmers in 100m free heats in gold medal quest...
Russian women win Olympics gymnastics team final after Biles exit 2021-07-27 Russian women win Olympics gymnastics team final after Biles exit...
Moroccan boxer tries to bite opponent in Tokyo Olympics defeat 2021-07-27 Moroccan boxer tries to bite opponent in Tokyo Olympics defeat...
US teen dethrones King to claim 'insane' Olympic breaststroke gold 2021-07-27 "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 2021-07-27 She made a dreadful start by dropping serve in the opening game. ...
Tropical storm nears Japan, disrupting Tokyo Olympics 2021-07-27 "Games in Miyagi and Ibaraki will be held as scheduled." ...
Argentine fencer accepts marriage proposal in front of TV cameras 2021-07-27 Argentine fencer accepts marriage proposal in front of TV cameras...
US women carry hopes in Olympic surfing after Andino defeat 2021-07-27 "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 2021-07-27 "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 2021-07-26 Weightlifter Diaz wins first ever Olympic gold for Philippines...
Djokovic aces Struff test to reach last 16 at Olympics 2021-07-26 Djokovic hammered 14 aces and made just four unforced errors...
Bigger than Neymar? Brazilian surfer Medina eyes golden future 2021-07-26 Medina became the first Brazilian to win the world title in 2014...
Britain's Peaty wins 100m breaststroke gold to defend Olympic title 2021-07-26 The 26-year-old powered to the line in 57.37sec...
Dressel-led United States win men's Olympic 4x100m relay gold 2021-07-26 Dressel gave them a powerful start with a 47.26 opening leg...
Japan's Osaka sweeps into third round at Olympics 2021-07-26 It definitely would mean a lot for me to win gold here: Osaka...
Talha Talib becomes national hero due to performance in Tokyo Olympics 2021-07-25 Young weightlifter got fifth position in 67kg category with an overall impressive lifting of 320KG ...
Nishikori upsets fifth seed Rublev on home soil 2021-07-25 Nishikori upsets fifth seed Rublev on home soil...
Austrian Kiesenhofer trumps Dutch for Olympic road race gold 2021-07-25 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 2021-07-25 She lost in the first round at both Roland Garros and Wimbledon...
World No.1 Barty suffers shock defeat in first round of Olympics 2021-07-25 I'm disappointed I wasn't able to get through today: Barty...
China 'Dream Team' win first diving gold of Tokyo Games 2021-07-25 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 2021-07-25 Canada came second and the United States third. ...
Defending champion Murray out of Olympics singles with injury 2021-07-25 Murray, 34, will stay in Tokyo to play doubles with Joe Salisbury...
Medvedev calls for later starts as tennis stars toil in Tokyo heat 2021-07-24 "My first goal is to try and win every match here."...
Papuan flag-bearer Dika creates Olympic weightlifting history 2021-07-24 "Your dream is to go to one Olympics, and maybe a second one."...
Boxing fights for reputation at Tokyo Games after Rio controversies 2021-07-23 He hopes that these Games "will be a turning point for the sport". ...
Badminton's comeback king Momota ready for Olympic debut 2021-07-23 "If I'm competing in it, I might as well go for gold."...
Golden Slam-chasing Djokovic, Osaka top Olympic tennis bill 2021-07-22 Williams, Nadal and Andre Agassi have claimed career Golden Slams. ...
Czech volleyball player tests positive in Olympic Village 2021-07-19 "He has absolutely no symptoms. We are dealing with all the details."...
Team USA rallies to beat Spain in final tune-up before Olympics 2021-07-19 Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio scored a game-high 23 points for Spain. ...
For Iraq's Olympians, the Tokyo dream is just taking part 2021-07-18 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 2021-07-18 A daily tally of new cases revealed two athletes tested positive in the Village and one elsewhere...
First coronavirus case hits Tokyo Olympics Village 2021-07-17 "Right now this person is confined to a hotel."...
Ugandan Olympic athlete goes missing in Japan: officials 2021-07-16 Ugandan Olympic athlete goes missing in Japan: officials...
Australia's Cambage quits Olympics over mental health fears 2021-07-16 "I've been really worried about heading into a 'bubble' Olympics." ...
Little fanfare as Tokyo enters Olympic countdown 2021-07-16 International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach insisted that anti-virus rules 'are working'....
Athlete tests positive as Tokyo Olympics opening nears 2021-07-15 They gave no further details on the identity of the six people. ...
Virus cluster at Japan hotel hosting Brazilian Olympians 2021-07-15 Several areas around the capital are under looser virus restrictions. ...
China table tennis boss says Olympic Covid rules 'extremely difficult' 2021-07-14 "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 2021-07-14 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 2021-07-14 Bam Adebayo also impressed with 12 points from 18min 19sec on court. ...
Chinese athletes complain about lax virus measures at Olympics hotel 2021-07-12 "We are consulting with the Organizing Committee on this issue."...
Tokyo's taxi drivers face fan-free Olympics 2021-07-12 "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 2021-07-12 "Taking action in a panic may lead to danger." ...
Japan's Hokkaido region bans fans at Olympic football matches 2021-07-10 "All events to be held in Sapporo will take place with no spectators."...
'Strange atmosphere': Disappointed athletes brace for crowd-free Tokyo Games 2021-07-09 "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 2021-07-09 "It has been transmitted as a way of hope."...
Post about Sha'Carri Richardson's Olympic replacement stems from parody news site 2021-07-08 The meme presents a heavily edited photo of Prandini misidentifying her as Rebecca Washington. ...
Japan to announce virus emergency throughout Olympics 2021-07-08 "The number of new cases continues to rise in Tokyo."...
Tokyo scraps Olympic torch relay legs in capital 2021-07-07 "But to do a formal ceremony online feels a bit unsatisfying."...
VIPs allowed at Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony, but no fans: report 2021-07-06 "They'd like the number of people attending to be reduced to the hundreds." ...
Mills, Ingles headline Boomers Olympic squad eyeing gold 2021-07-03 "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 2021-07-01 "Samoa will, however, be represented by our other athletes who are based overseas."...
Breastfeeding athletes can bring children to Tokyo: organisers 2021-07-01 "I am sure all moms understand this exact feeling."...
'Silent assassin' Park relishes second shot at Olympic golf glory 2021-07-01 "Olympic champions have a special spot in South Koreans’ hearts."...
Spurs star Son left out of S.Korea Olympic football squad 2021-06-30 "I only focused on finding those who were most competitive."...
Olympic champion Hanyu to return to Grand Prix in Tokyo 2021-06-30 "Honestly, I don't have any problems with my asthma."...
No public for Olympic torch relay in parts of host Tokyo 2021-06-30 With just weeks until the Games open, the pandemic continues to cast a long shadow. ...
McLaughlin smashes 400m hurdles world record at US trials 2021-06-28 Anna Cockrell claimed the third qualifying spot in 53.70sec. ...
Biles wins women's all-around, named to US Olympic team 2021-06-28 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 2021-06-28 "I hope this will inspire more girls to play table tennis." ...
From a great height: Tokyo sky decks offer fresh perspective 2021-06-26 "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 2021-06-26 It was Fraser-Pryce’s fourth 100m national title and sixth overall. ...
Dearing breaks a barrier as Britain's first female Black swimmer 2021-06-25 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 2021-06-25 While the emperor holds no political power, he is an important symbolic figure in Japan. ...
Two-time Olympic tennis champion Murray selected for Tokyo 2021-06-24 Murray will also play in the men's doubles in Tokyo....
Tokyo 2020's turbulent Olympic timeline 2021-06-22 The following year a new "snake-eye" logo for the Games is unveiled. ...
Osaka, Dressel, Bromell: stars to watch at Tokyo Olympics 2021-06-22 "I feel with confidence sometimes comes complacency."...
Up to 10,000 fans allowed at Tokyo Olympics events: organisers 2021-06-21 Tokyo was under a coronavirus state of emergency until Sunday....
India protest 'unfair' Tokyo Olympic rules for Covid-hit nations 2021-06-21 Despite its huge population, India won just two medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics....
Tokyo-bound Bromell romps to 100m victory at US trials 2021-06-21 Ronnie Baker was second in 9.85sec with Fred Kerley third in 9.86sec....
Closed-door Games? Tokyo 2020 to decide on allowing fans 2021-06-21 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 2021-06-20 Fans from abroad are already banned from attending the postponed event....
Mission accomplished: Dressel, Ledecky get the job done with wins at US trials 2021-06-20 Dressel clocked the world record of 49.50 at the 2019 World Championships...
Pakistan javelin-thrower sharpens hopes of rare Olympic medal 2021-06-18 Pakistan javelin-thrower sharpens hopes of rare Olympic medal...
Dressel leads way into 100m free final at US Olympic swimming trials 2021-06-17 Dressel leads way into 100m free final at US Olympic swimming trials...
Japan to lift virus emergency one month before Olympics 2021-06-17 Japan to lift virus emergency one month before Olympics...
Japan to set 10,000-spectator cap ahead of Olympics 2021-06-16 Japan to set 10,000-spectator cap ahead of Olympics...
Australia's McKeown smashes women's 100m backstroke world record 2021-06-13 Australia won ten medals in the pool at the 2016 Games in Rio...
Swimming Australia to investigate misogyny claims after Groves complaint 2021-06-12 Swimming Australia to investigate misogyny claims after Groves complaint...
Australia set for Olympic swim trials as 'perverts' row makes waves 2021-06-11 Australia set for Olympic swim trials as 'perverts' row makes waves...
Foreign reporters to be tracked by GPS at Tokyo Olympics 2021-06-08 Foreign reporters to be tracked by GPS at Tokyo Olympics...
Aussie Olympic marathoners prove age doesn't matter 2021-06-07 Aussie Olympic marathoners prove age doesn't matter...
Farah fails to make Olympic 10k qualifying time 2021-06-06 The 38-year-old finished eighth, behind fellow Briton Marc Scott, in the European Cup...
Japan Olympic Committee board member blasts Tokyo Games organisers 2021-06-04 Japan Olympic Committee board member blasts Tokyo Games organisers ...
Aussie softball team first to arrive in Japan for Olympics 2021-06-01 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 2021-05-25 The US State Department advisory urged citizens to avoid travel to Japan....
Games will go ahead even under state of emergency: IOC official 2021-05-21 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 2021-05-13 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 2021-05-11 The 2020 Olympics were postponed by a year due to the pandemic ...