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.
4 Japanese Men Post 51-Point 100 Butterfly Times In Tokyo
Takeshi Kawamoto was at the helm of a 4-man siege on the 100m butterfly event on the final day of action at the Japan Open.
19-Yr-Old Shoma Sato Scorches Another 2:06 200 Breaststroke
Japan’s 19-year-old phenom Shoma Sato lowered his 200m breast lifetime best down to 2:06.74, with this representing his 2nd sub-2:07 performance this year.
Rikako Ikee Registers Fastest 50 Freestyle Since Her Return To Racing
A quiet but remarkable milestone was achieved by Rikako Ikee in the women’s 50m freestyle tonight at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.
Oman National Team Head Coach Srdjan FIlipovic Dies at Age 49
Srdjan Filipovic, who had served as the head coach of Oman’s National Team since taking over in 2019, died this week at the age of 49.
Kobori & Koga Among Top Performances On Japan Open Day 3
Coming back to racing just six months ago, Junya Koga took the men’s 50m back event on day 3 of the Japan Open in Tokyo.
Daiya Seto Takes On Tough Double, Honda Hits Another 1:55 200 Fly
Read on to see how Olympic medalist Daiya Seto fared taking on the 200m fly and 200m IM with juts minutes between each race at this Japan Open.
World Champion Daiya Seto On Comeback: “This Is A New Start”
Back in the water with the postponed Olympic Games on the horizon, Daiya Seto gives insight into where his mind and body are at with his return to racing.
