Two-Time 2019 World Champion Daiya Seto Remains Auto-Qualified For 2021 Games
Two-time gold medalist at last year’s FINA World Aquatic Championships will remain auto-qualified for the Summer Olympic Games, now postponed to 2021.
Last Remaining Int’l Competition, Japan Swim, Officially Cancelled
The inevitable has finally been announced, as the remaining elite international swimming event of the Japan Swim has officially been cancelled.
Olympic Torch Relay Due To Start March 26th Postponed With Move To 2021
Tokyo 2020 has decided to postpone the Olympic Torch Relay, which was scheduled to start on March 26th. This is as a result of the Games moving to 2021.
Japan Swim Olympic-Qualifying Event In Limbo As Games Moved To 2021
As of today, the 2020 Japan Swim remains on the international calendar, essentially representing the sole elite swimming meet for the month of April.
Japanese Prime Minister Abe Now Considers Olympic Postponement
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said in Parliament today that the world isn’t in the right position to hold the Games.
Japanese Olympic Committee Official Calls For Postponement Of 2020 Games
Kaori Yamaguchi, one of 23 executive board members on the Japanese Olympic Committee, has called for the postponement of the 2020 Games.
2020 Japan Swim (Olympic Trials) To Include Pre-Entry Temperature Checks
The Japanese Swimming Federation has instituted temperature checks at its upcoming Olympic-qualifier of the 2020 Japan Swim.
Japanese Olympic Swimmer Naoko Imoto Appointed Torch Relay Anchor In Greece
Retired 1996 Olympic swimmer Naoko Imoto of Japan was a last-minute addition to receive the Olympic flame during a downsized handover in Athens.
On the Anniversary of Kenneth To’s Death, Caring Remains the Greatest Legacy
Kenneth To died one year ago today, and his caring, humble, and compassionate approach to people seems more relevant today than ever.
China Reportedly Planning to Contain 600 Athletes in Paris Ahead of Tokyo Games
According to Australian Olympic Committee president John Coates, Chinaese athletes will gather at a Paris university and go straight to Tokto from there.
Poll of Japanese Citizens Favors Postponing 2020 Tokyo Olympics for Coronavirus
A poll of the Japanese population published by the Kyodo News report that 70% of respondents do not believe the Tokyo Olympic Games should go on as planned.
Good Swimming News: Japan’s Rikako Ikee Is Back In The Water
Insert some good swimming news into your day with the fact that Japan’s Rikako Ikee is back in the water, just over a year post-leukemia diagnosis.
Revised Japanese 2020 Olympic Trials Schedule Eliminates Semi-Finals
The Japan Swim (Olympic Trials) will proceed with new dates of April 2nd – April 7th, but an additional major schedule change ensues.
Kushagra Rawat Achieves 3rd Olympic “B” Cut With Indian Record In 1500 Free
Kushagra Rawat moved closer to his dream of qualifying for the Olympics as he secured his 3rd B Cut for the 2020 Games with a 15:25.22 showing in the 1500.
Hagino & Ohashi Rush Home To Japan From Spain Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Japanese swimmers currently at a high-altitude training camp in Spain are quickly returning home in the midst of Spain’s state of emergency declaration.
