Seto & Ikee Set To Compete At this Weekend’s Tokyo Open
Daiya Seto is set to race in his second meet back from suspension, taking on the 2021 Tokyo Open in his native Japan this weekend.
Seiko Hashimoto To Take Over As Head Of Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee
According to several reports, former Tokyo 2020 organizing committee president Yoshiro Mori will be replaced by a woman following sexist remarks and.
Kobori Takes Down Japan’s Longest-Standing National Record
Waka Kobori just put up the fastest SCM 1500 free of her life, taking down a nearly 20-year-old Japanese record in the process.
Coronavirus Pauses Jonas Deichmann’s World Triathlon in Turkey
After breaking the world record for the longest unassisted swim (450km) in December, Jonas Deichmann’s cycling route was blocked by Turkey’s closed borders.
India, The Phillipines, Lithuania, Denmark Say Tokyo Hopefuls Will Get Vaccine
The news comes as the ongoing debate surrounding vaccination for athletes and staff headed to Tokyo becomes more of a political hot-button
Just 14.5% of Japanese Surveyed Think Olympic Games Should Go Ahead as Planned
In a recent survey done by Kyodo news, over 85% of respondents think that the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games should be postponed or canceled.
The CEO of Tennis Australia says Current Tokyo Olympics Plan “Cannot Work”
Craig Tilley of Tennis Australia says that he believes that the current strategy to host the Tokyo Olympics won’t work, based on experiences with the Australian Open.
Malaysian Swimmer Sentenced To Eight Weeks’ Jail For Defaulting Singapore NS
The 24-year-old attained permanent residency in Singapore, and was rejected deferment of National Service while attending Ohio State in the U.S.
Tokyo Olympics Chief Reportedly Stepping Down Following Sexist Remarks
83-year-old Yoshiro Mori is expected to resign on Friday due to the sexist remarks he made last week in front of Japanese media.
Tokyo Olympic Relay Qualification Update – Men’s 800 Free Relay
Mack Horton and the Australians lead the pack as the Aussies will be looking for their first gold in the 800 free relay since 2000
Olympic Athletes Playbook Will Minimize the Atmosphere at the Athlete’s Village
Athletes will need to maintain distance in Tokyo in adherence with hygiene and safety protocols for the coronavirus
Tokyo 2021 Olympic Relay Qualification Update – Mixed Medley Relay
The Mixed Medley Relay will be making its Olympic debut in Tokyo. Australia, USA, Great Britain and Russia are the leading medal contenders.
IOC Issues Gender Equality Statement Following “Inappropriate” Mori Comments
The International Olympic Committee released a statement reaffirming its commitment to gender equality following the Tokyo 2020 President’s remarks last week.
Rikako Ikee Returns Message Of Strength To Injured Sarah Sjostrom
Good swimming karma is being spread around the world today, as Japan’s Rikako Ikee returned a message of hope to Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom.
IOC Publishes Tokyo Olympic Playbook For Broadcasters, Press
The key in these playbooks was the regulations in terms of contact with athletes throughout the Games, in terms of both watching events and interviews.
