Olympics and Paralympics

July 23, 2021 5:53 AM

Tokyo Olympics begin with muted ceremony and empty stadium

The Tokyo Games have arrived at last, after a yearlong delay. They're a multinational showcase of the finest athletes of a world fragmented by disease. They're also steeped in the political and medical baggage of the relentless pandemic.

by The Associated Press

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July 22, 2021 1:19 AM

Another Olympic opening ceremony hitch — the director is fired for Holocaust comments

It's another setback for the troubled event on the same week that the ceremony's composer was forced out. Still, the show will go on Friday, officially kicking off the long-postponed Tokyo Games.

by Merrit Kennedy

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July 21, 2021 1:01 PM

Olympians take a knee against racism, under new policy allowing protests

"We want to fight all forms of discrimination, and as a group of women, we wanted to kneel against it," said Steph Houghton, a co-captain of Britain's soccer team.

by Bill Chappell

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July 21, 2021 11:55 AM

A women's beach handball team is fined for not wanting to wear bikini bottoms

Athletes on the Norwegian women's beach handball team are being punished for wearing shorts, facing fines over "a case of improper clothing."

by Bill Chappell

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July 21, 2021 6:14 AM

Sweden defeats the U.S. women's soccer team in an Olympic stadium with no fans

The U.S, ranked No. 1 and the reigning World Cup champions, played a familiar foe: Sweden. And unfortunately for the U.S., it was a familiar result. Sweden beat them 3-0.

by Merrit Kennedy and Russell Lewis

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July 21, 2021 5:22 AM

Australia to host the Olympics for the third time in 2032 after Brisbane wins its bid

This will be Australia's third time hosting the Olympic Games after Melbourne in 1956 and Sydney in 2000.

by Jaclyn Diaz

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July 20, 2021 1:26 PM

Deaf-blind athlete quits Team USA after she's told she can't bring a care assistant

Becca Meyers is a star for the U.S. Paralympic swim team. But she won't be in Tokyo, after being told her mother, who acts as her personal care assistant, can't join her.

by Bill Chappell

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July 20, 2021 6:00 AM

10 things to watch for when the Tokyo Olympics begin

Against great odds, the world's top athletes are about to take the spotlight. Here are some key things to keep an eye out for during the first half of the Summer Olympic Games.

by Merrit Kennedy

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July 20, 2021 4:00 AM

Meet the summer Olympians from Minnesota

More than 20 athletes attending the Tokyo Summer Olympics have a connection to Minnesota. Get to know the athletes, and follow this page for updates on when athletes are set to compete.

by Matt Mikus

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July 19, 2021 6:36 AM

U.S. women's gymnastics alternate tests positive for COVID at Olympics

The positive test was the latest in growing line of daily reports of athletes and others testing positive at the pandemic-delayed Olympics. The unnamed gymnast was the first American.

by The Associated Press

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