Tag: Japan
Olympic Games, Tokyo-style: The pandemic era, in miniature
TOKYO — Ghostly airports, devoid of bustle. Cavernous arenas where no crowds will roar. Stringent rules that are spottily enforced — and spottily ignored....
With muted ceremony and empty stadium, Tokyo Olympics begin
TOKYO — Belated and beleaguered, the virus-delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics finally opened Friday night with cascading fireworks and made-for-TV choreography that unfolded in a...
Japan’s judoka stars look to calm nation’s Olympic angst
TOKYO — The first day of full competition of the Tokyo Games could mark the turning point for an uneasy Japanese public that overwhelmingly...
Australian swimming’s relay dynasty is built on trust
TOKYO — A constantly refilling pool of talent. Well-rehearsed changeovers. And plenty of speed.
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The Latest: US athletes enter the Tokyo opening ceremony
The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic:
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‘The greatest honor’: Osaka lights Olympic cauldron
TOKYO — What a moment for Naomi Osaka. For the new Japan. For racial injustice. For female athletes. For tennis.
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Column: Glittering, empty pool epitomizes Olympic misfortune
TOKYO — The aquatics arena near Tokyo Bay is an impressive structure indeed, the shimmering blue water of its two pools surrounded on three...
Stocks open higher on Wall Street, on track for weekly gain
Stocks are opening higher on Wall Street Friday, keeping the market on track for a weekly gain following a big drop at the beginning...
‘The greatest honor’: Osaka lights Olympic cauldron
TOKYO — What a moment for Naomi Osaka. For the new Japan. For racial injustice. For female athletes. For tennis.
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Unvaccinated US swimmer sparks debate as Olympics start
TOKYO — A debate is brewing between former gold medalist Maya DiRado and some American swimmers over U.S. medal threat Michael Andrew’s decision not...