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· Bryan Ke
Gymnast Yul Moldauer praised by community for representation after qualifying for Tokyo Olympics
Korean American gymnast Yul Moldauer secured a spot to compete in the Tokyo Olympics later this month. The details: Moldauer, 24, placed second after Brody Malone at the U.S. Olympic Trials in St. Louis on June 26, according to The Oklahoman.
· Ryan General
Sunisa Lee Sends Sweet Message to Fans, Continues Training While Family Hosts Olympic Send-Off Celebration
Gymnast Suni Lee responded to the overwhelming love and support her fans have sent her with a short video message on Facebook. The heartwarming message: Lee’s Hmong parents started the video by thanking their daughter’s supporters in their language before speaking in English.
· Ryan General
Why Sprinter Michael Norman is Learning Japanese for His Olympic Debut in Tokyo
Sprinter Michael Norman is hoping for some warm reception in Japan when he makes his Olympic debut in Tokyo next month. Embracing his roots: The 23-year-old athlete, who was born to an American father and a Japanese mother in California, earned his Olympic slot after winning the…
· Ryan General
Tennis Player ‘Triple Z’ Becomes First Chinese Man to Qualify for Wimbledon in ‘the Open Era’
Zhang Zhizhen, nicknamed “Triple Z,” became the first male Chinese tennis player to play singles in the main draw at The Championships (Wimbledon) since the Open Era began in 1968. Rising star: The 24-year-old athlete defeated Argentine Francisco Cerundolo in the qualifiers on…
· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka Motivated to Win Olympic Gold to Inspire Younger Generation in Japan
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka hopes to inspire younger generations and make her home country proud by winning an Olympic gold medal. Going for gold: The 23-year-old athlete, who will represent Japan during the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, told Business Insider that such a feat would…
· Bryan Ke
Tokyo Olympics Organizers to Hand Out Free Condoms After the Games
Athletes will have to find another way to get it on while inside the Olympic Village as Tokyo Games organizers announced they are only giving condoms after the event. Restrictions inside the village: Speaking at a press conference, Takashi Kitajima, the village’s general…
· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka is Free to Skip Press Conferences at the Tokyo Olympics
Tennis star Naomi Osaka will not be required to attend press conferences at this summer’s Tokyo Olympics, the Japanese Olympic Committee confirmed to the press on Friday. Not mandatory: The committee’s media relations team clarified while Olympic medalists usually attend press…
· Bryan Ke
‘Don’t Blow This Out of Proportion,’ Serbian Volleyball Team Says After Player Pulls Slant-Eye Gesture
The Volleyball Federation of Serbia officially apologized to the Thailand volleyball team after one of the Serbian players pulled a slant-eye gesture while on the court. What happened: The racist gesture happened during the match between Thailand and Serbia for the Volleyball…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Swimmer, Cancer Survivor Qualifies for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee, who was diagnosed with leukemia two years ago, has qualified for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The 20-year-old athlete competed in the women’s 100-meter butterfly during the national championships held at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on Sunday,…
· Editorial Staff
Tokyo Olympics Official Resigns After Plus-Sized Model ‘Pig’ Comment
The head of the Tokyo Olympics’ creative team has recently resigned after making derogatory remarks about a female Japanese comedian. Hiroshi Sasaki, 66, mentioned in a group chat last year that plus-size entertainer Naomi Watanabe, 33, could wear pig ears and be an “Olympig”…
· Editorial Staff
7-Time Female Olympian Elected as Tokyo Olympics Head After Former’s Sexist Remarks
In response to the recent controversy surrounding its former president, the organizing committee of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has appointed a new leader. What happened: The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games announced on Thursday that Seiko…
· Editorial Staff
Japan Opens First LGBT Athlete Support Center in Tokyo Before the Olympics
Japan, in partnership with organizers of the 2020 Summer Olympics, opened its first-ever LGBT support center in Tokyo on Sunday. Based on similar sites set up in previous Olympics, Pride House Tokyo Legacy serves as an information hub for sexual minorities, ensuring that “LGBT…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Olympic Fencer Now Delivers Uber Eats to Stay Fit, Make Money
Japanese fencer Ryo Miyake has turned to Uber Eats as a means to maintain his fitness and make some money while the 2020 Olympics is on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 29-year-old athlete, who won a silver medal in the men’s division at the 2012 Olympic Games in London,…
· Editorial Staff
Tokyo Olympics Could Be Cancelled in May Because of Coronavirus
By May 2020, the International Olympic Committee will assess if the international coronavirus situation warrants canceling the Tokyo Olympics. Dick Pound, a Canadian lawyer and the longest serving member of the IOC since 1978, told The Associated press in an exclusive interview…
· Kyle Encina
Japan is Going to Have the Best Parade For the 2020 Summer Olympics
Olympics Organizing Committee chairman Yoshiro Mori favors anime pop culture over traditional Japanese culture when it comes to the 2020 Summer Olympics’ opening ceremony. The Olympic games so far had its share of memorable moments such as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s iconic…
· Ryan General
Japan Chooses The Most Badass Ambassadors of All Time For the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
A ninja, a pirate, a robot, and an extraterrestrial super-warrior lead the star-studded team of brand ambassadors for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The games may be three years away but it has already drummed up immense anticipation following the announcement of the Tokyo Olympics…