Once-Banned Takeharu Fujimori Set For Racing Return At Tokyo Tourney
The 2020 Tokyo Special Swimming Tournament set for the end of August will see Takeharu Fujimori dive in post-suspension.
Entries For Tokyo Special Tourney Confirm Rikako Ikee In 50 Freestyle
With entries now posted we can confirm that 20-year-old Rikako Ikee is entered in the women’s 50m freestyle for the Tokyo Special Swimming Tournament.
Japan’s Mizunuma Hits Lifetime Best 100 Fly In Niigata – 51.26
As Japanese swimmers are competing at their respective prefectural championships, 23-year-old Naoki Mizunuma is making the most of the opportunity to race.
Three Indian Olympic Hopefuls Granted 60-Day Training Period In Dubai
With pools still closed in India, Virdhawal Khade, Srihari Nataraj and Kushagra Rawat received the green light from the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
FINA Cancels 2020 World Cup Amidst Pandemic; Will Resume Post-Tokyo
With the 2020 FINA Swimming World Cup Series dwindled down to just 4 stops from its original 6, FINA has announced the cancellation of this year’s edition.
Committee Formed to Review Travel Restrictions for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Athletes
A newly established panel of Tokyo 2020 organizers is set to meet next month to discuss travel restrictions for the coming Olympic Games.
Junya Koga Set To Race For First Time In Nearly 2 1/2 Years
Japanese national record holder Junya Koga is set to compete at the end of the month, his first races in nearly 2 1/2 years.
Daiya Seto Makes Kids ‘Smile’ With Ad Hoc 52.91 SCM 100 IM
Japan’s Daiya Seto wowed onlookers once again, this time getting under 53 seconds in the SCM 100 IM race with a time of 52.91.
Daiya Seto, Kosuke Hagino & Yui Ohashi Reveal Race Return Plans
On the heels of Rikako Ikee revealing her return to racing, Daiya Seto, Kosuke Hagino and Yui Ohashi have also announced their first races back.
Additional 10 Members Of Ikee’s Club Test Positive For Coronavirus
More than 70 Nihon staff members, swimmers, and others involved in the club were tested for COVID-19, resulting in an additional 10 people testing positive.
Schooling & Quah Zheng Wen Granted Service Deferments
Joseph Schooling and Quah Zheng Wen have both been granted national service deferments from Singapore’s Ministry of Defense.
Rikako Ikee Lands On Tokyo Metro Special Tourney For Inspirational Return
20-year-old leukemia survivor Rikako Ikee of Japan now has landed on the Tokyo Metro Special Tournament slated for August 29th for racing.
Matsumoto Impresses With 1:46.6 200 Free At Domestic Meet
World Championships silver medalist Katsuhiro Matsumoto continues his consistency, putting up another impressive 200m free performance this year.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Rings Monument Removed Temporarily
The enormous Tokyo 2020 Olympic rings monument located in Tokyo Bay has been removed this week, with the massive piece moved via a barge.
Matsumoto Clocks Solid Sub-49 100 Free At Chiba Prefectural Meet
The 200m free silver medalist at last year’s FINA World Aquatic Championships, Katsuhiro Matsumoto, is in action this weekend at the Chiba Prefectural Meet.
