Tokyo Olympics Latest: Aug. 1, 2021
Japan's Ikee, teammates come 8th in women's 4x100 medley relay
Leukemia-survivor Rikako Ikee and her Japan team finished eighth in the women's 4x100 medley relay...
German cycling coach dismissed from Olympics over racist remark
Patrick Moster, the German team cycling coach, has been dismissed from the Olympics and will return to Germany following a racist remark.
Why Russia Can’t Compete in the Tokyo Olympics, But Its Athletes Can
Russian athletes have won a total of 25 medals in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics under the neutral Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) flag.
Olympic organisers defend Covid actions as cases rise – latest updates
Novel coronavirus pandemic has claimed more than 4.2 million lives infecting at least 19.6 million people around the world. Here are updates for July 29
U.K. Court Hears Abramovich Libel Claim Over Putin Book
Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich rejects "lazy inaccuracies" in a book that claims he took over Chelsea Football Club at the Kremlin's behest, his lawyer said Wednesday at the start of a U.K. libel trial.
Shooter Foroughi wins Iran’s first gold at Tokyo 2020
Javad Foroughi became the oldest Iranian athlete to win an Olympic medal, earning gold in men's 10-meter air pistol.
Tokyo 2020: Iran beat Poland in five-set thriller
Iran defeated strong Poland 3-2 (25-18, 22-25, 22-25, 25-22, 21-23) in Pool A of the 2020 Olympic Games on Saturday.
Tokyo Olympics officially begin under spectre of pandemic
The opening ceremony marks the beginning of the Summer Games, delayed by a year and held under unprecedented restrictions.
What to expect from Iran’s athletes at Tokyo Olympics
Comprised of 66 athletes, Iran’s delegation to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will aim to improve the country’s rank in the medal table compared to the previous edition.
Is Football Still a Bastion of White Supremacy?
Ever since Pierre de Coubertin launched the modern Olympic Games in 1896, sport and nationalism have gravitated toward each other.
