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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoOpening Ceremony Delivers Aspirational, Upbeat Performance
"When the Games were postponed, Paralympians were beacons of hope,” said IPC boss Andrew Parsons. “They never stopped pursuing their dreams.”
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoShoko Ota Hoping Her Success on the Cross-Country Track Carries Over to the Taekwondo Mat
The 32-year-old is set to become one of the few Japanese athletes to compete in both the Summer and Winter Paralympics.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoTaliban Takeover Ends Afghan Paralympians' Hopes of Competing in Tokyo
"We all have seen the images from the airport in Kabul. It became clear to us right from the beginning that...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoFive Athletes to Watch at the Paralympics
Some of the world’s most successful Para athletes are returning to the spotlight at the Tokyo Games.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoJapan’s Medal Tally Establishes New Benchmark for Nation’s Athletes
With 58 medals, including 27 gold, at the Tokyo Games, Japan’s Olympians collected 17 more medals than the nation’s previous record....
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoJapan Brings its Best Hospitality to the Tokyo Olympics Closing Ceremony
~~ For all those living in Japan, there are certain things you would always do with visitors: go to a traditional...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoOLYMPIC DIGEST | Daily Highlights for August 8
The U.S women’s volleyball team triumphs in an Olympic final for the first time, after finishing as the runner-up on three...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoCYCLING | Yumi Kajihara Becomes the First Japanese Woman to Medal in Cycling
The 24-year-old Kajihara finished in second place in the women’s omnium race behind American Jennifer Valente at the Izu Velodrome.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoBASKETBALL | Japan Women Complete Best-Ever Olympic Run by Earning Silver Medal
The United States jumped out to an 18-5 lead in the first quarter and collected its seventh consecutive gold in the...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoMARATHON | Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge Defends Olympic Title with Dominant Run
The 36-year-old pulled away from the pack at the 30-km mark and never looked back.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoKARATE | Heavyweights Display Mettle, Muscle on Final Day of Tournament
Ryutaro Araga earns a bronze medal in the men’s kumite over-75 kg division, with other matches also providing excitement for fans...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoOLYMPIC DIGEST | Daily Highlights for August 7
Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics have been performing super (and super-human) athletic feats, even as COVID-19 and other controversies swirl. With...
