Becca Meyers, decorated US Paralympian, withdraws from Games over lack of 'reasonable' accommodations
Becca Meyers, a 3X Paralympic gold medalist who is blind and deaf, is withdrawing from the Tokyo Games over a lack of "reasonable" accommodations.
Becca Meyers, a 3X Paralympic gold medalist who is blind and deaf, is withdrawing from the Tokyo Games over a lack of "reasonable" accommodations.
Japanese prime minister says the world needs to see a safe Olympics
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Tuesday the world needs to see that Japan can stage a safe Olympics amid a local state of emergency.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Tuesday the world needs to see that Japan can stage a safe Olympics amid a local state of emergency.
Olympic sponsor Toyota pulls Games-related ads in Japan, citing 'mixed sentiment' over event
One of the Olympic Games' top sponsors announced it will be pulling any Games-related TV ads in Japan, citing "many issues with these Games that are proving difficult to be understood."
One of the Olympic Games' top sponsors announced it will be pulling any Games-related TV ads in Japan, citing "many issues with these Games that are proving difficult to be understood."
Samuelson tests positive for COVID-19, out of Olympics
Katie Lou Samuelson is out of 3-on-3 basketball at the Olympics after contracting COVID-19 while training in Las Vegas.
Katie Lou Samuelson is out of 3-on-3 basketball at the Olympics after contracting COVID-19 while training in Las Vegas.
2 athletes in Olympic Village test positive for COVID-19
Two athletes living in the Tokyo Olympic Village have tested positive for COVID-19 one day after a non-athlete became the first Olympic Village resident to test positive.
Two athletes living in the Tokyo Olympic Village have tested positive for COVID-19 one day after a non-athlete became the first Olympic Village resident to test positive.
Tokyo Olympics: Who to watch on Team USA
This year’s American Olympic team, comprised of familiar faces and some newcomers, will try to add to Team USA’s impressive and world-leading medal count.
This year’s American Olympic team, comprised of familiar faces and some newcomers, will try to add to Team USA’s impressive and world-leading medal count.
First Olympic Village resident tests positive for COVID-19
The first resident of the Olympic Village at the Tokyo Summer Games has tested positive for COVID-19, though officials said it was not an athlete.
The first resident of the Olympic Village at the Tokyo Summer Games has tested positive for COVID-19, though officials said it was not an athlete.
First lady Jill Biden to attend Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony
First lady Jill Biden will attend the opening ceremony of the summer Olympics in Tokyo on July 23, her first solo trip abroad as first lady.
First lady Jill Biden will attend the opening ceremony of the summer Olympics in Tokyo on July 23, her first solo trip abroad as first lady.
Fans banned at Tokyo Olympics after officials declare state of emergency
Fans were banned from the postponed Tokyo Olympics set to open in just two weeks after a state of emergency was declared on Thursday.
Fans were banned from the postponed Tokyo Olympics set to open in just two weeks after a state of emergency was declared on Thursday.
Sha'Carri Richardson suspended, will miss Olympic 100 after drug test
Sha’Carri Richardson cannot run in the Olympic 100-meter race after testing positive for a chemical found in marijuana, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency announced Friday.
Sha’Carri Richardson cannot run in the Olympic 100-meter race after testing positive for a chemical found in marijuana, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency announced Friday.
Tokyo Olympics 2021: No alcohol or cheering allowed
According to event organizers, the Olympic Games will ban alcohol at venues and ask fans to refrain from cheering in a bid to prevent another surge of coronavirus infections in Japan.
According to event organizers, the Olympic Games will ban alcohol at venues and ask fans to refrain from cheering in a bid to prevent another surge of coronavirus infections in Japan.
Tokyo Olympics to allow up to 10,000 local fans in venues
Toyko Olympics organizers have set a limit of 50% of capacity up to a maximum of 10,000 fans for all Olympic venues.
Toyko Olympics organizers have set a limit of 50% of capacity up to a maximum of 10,000 fans for all Olympic venues.
Tokyo Olympics: Japan’s top medical adviser says 'no fans' safest
Japan’s top medical adviser said the safest way to hold the Tokyo Olympics is without fans, seeming to put him at odds with organizers.
Japan’s top medical adviser said the safest way to hold the Tokyo Olympics is without fans, seeming to put him at odds with organizers.
'I'm ready to go:' Auburn weightlifter looks ahead to 2021 Tokyo Olympics
A local Olympian is hopeful he’ll earn a spot on the podium in Tokyo, Japan this summer. But the path from Auburn, Washington to the Olympics didn't start with weightlifting for this record-holding athlete.
A local Olympian is hopeful he’ll earn a spot on the podium in Tokyo, Japan this summer. But the path from Auburn, Washington to the Olympics didn't start with weightlifting for this record-holding athlete.
Olympic officials try to reassure athletes over coronavirus waiver
Olympic athletes are being asked to sign a waiver releasing Tokyo games organizers from liability for COVID-19 issues.
Olympic athletes are being asked to sign a waiver releasing Tokyo games organizers from liability for COVID-19 issues.
US warns Americans not to travel to Japan weeks before Tokyo Olympics
The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.
The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.
IOC VP faces backlash for saying Tokyo Olympics are on despite pandemic
Comments from an IOC vice president saying the Tokyo Olympics will go on even if the city is under a COVID-19 state of emergency have stirred a backlash in Japan.
Comments from an IOC vice president saying the Tokyo Olympics will go on even if the city is under a COVID-19 state of emergency have stirred a backlash in Japan.
Frustration mounts as Japanese Prime Minister pushes Olympics despite pandemic
A full-page newspaper ad in Japan has condemned the government for forcing people to endure the pandemic without vaccines.
A full-page newspaper ad in Japan has condemned the government for forcing people to endure the pandemic without vaccines.
Pfizer, BioNtech donating vaccines for Olympic athletes
Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.
Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.
Athlete protests remain banned at Tokyo Olympics, IOC says
Athlete protests and political messages will remain banned at the Olympics, the IOC said. That means raising a fist on the podium or taking a knee would still risk punishment at the Tokyo Games this year.
Athlete protests and political messages will remain banned at the Olympics, the IOC said. That means raising a fist on the podium or taking a knee would still risk punishment at the Tokyo Games this year.