Archives for July 2021

JAPAN| A Frenchman on hunger strike in Tokyo seeking access to his children said an appeal from President Emmanuel Macron to Japan's leader had "changed nothing", as his protest entered its third week. Vincent Fichot, 39, says his two children were abducted by their Japanese mother, and he has been on hunger strike since July 10 in a bid to be reunited with his … [Read more...] about Frenchman’s Tokyo hunger strike over ‘abducted’ kids in third week

TOKYO| The Tokyo metropolitan government on Thursday reported a record high 3,865 new coronavirus cases, up 688 from Wednesday. The average for Tokyo over the past seven days stands at 2224.1. People in their 20s (1,417 cases), their 30s (782) and their 40s (612) accounted for the highest numbers, while 443 cases were aged under 19. The number of infected people … [Read more...] about Tokyo reports record high 3,865 coronavirus cases

OLYMPIC| Tokyo Games organizers on Wednesday admitted to throwing away approximately 4,000 of the 10,000 pre-ordered bento boxes full of food that was to be fed to volunteers on the day of the opening ceremony. Masanori Takaya, a spokesman for the organizing committee, confirmed the report and apologized in a press conference at the main press center. "On the day of … [Read more...] about Olympics organizers admit wasted around 4,000 boxes of food

OLYMPIC| Mohamed Abdalrasool has become the second judoka to be sent home from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games for refusing to compete against the Israeli Tohar Butbul in the men's 73kg weight category. The Sudanese athlete was ordered to leave the Games having unexpectedly withdrawn from his match-up with Butbul despite having attended the weigh-in earlier on Monday.His … [Read more...] about Second athlete sent home from Tokyo Olympics for refusing to face Israeli opponent

PH| Diaz spent seven months away from her family after being stuck due to COVID-19 restrictions while on training in Malaysia. 'I miss my mom and her food,' she said in an interview ahead of the Olympics. Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz won the first-ever Olympic gold medal for the Philippines, ending the nation’s 97-year drought. “History. Made,” the Olympics said on its … [Read more...] about The Filipino Olympic weightlifting sensation will be given $660,000 and 2 houses for winning her country’s first-ever gold

According to Kyodo News, the Japanese duo Jun Mizutani & Mima Ito won a dramatic victory against long-invincible Chinese couple Xu Xin & Liu Shiwen after a seven-game thriller. Making history Reuters reported that it was the first Olympic gold for both Japanese paddlers.China has dominated the sport since it was introduced in the 1988 Seoul Olympics, and has not missed out … [Read more...] about Japan beats China to win historic Olympic table tennis gold, ends China’s medal streak since 2004

LONDON| Britain announced Tuesday its most powerful navy task force in a generation will visit five ports in Japan, warning China against any threats to freedom of navigation in the region's tense seas. A strike group of Royal Navy ships spearheaded by the giant new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth is en route to the Asia-Pacific region. After exercises with allied … [Read more...] about UK warns China as dispatches carrier group to Japan

The Olympics of Naomi Osaka have ended. In the third round, Marketa Vondrousova, a Czech player, defeated the tennis star. Osaka was representing Japan at the 2020 Games, which were postponed. This undoubtedly contributed to Osaka's disappointment after Tuesday's straight-set loss. "I'm disappointed in every loss, but I feel like this one sucks more than the others," … [Read more...] about Naomi Osaka says her Olympic loss ‘sucks more’ than most after she failed to medal for host nation Japan

TOKYO| Alica Schmidt is one of the most followed athletes in the Tokyo Olympics because of her captivating beauty. The runner from Germany stole a lot of hearts with her riveting beauty. Alica Schmidt – Bewitching German Runner The female runner Alica Schmidt is one of the hottest names in the Tokyo Olympics these days. She is the runner on the German sports crew. She … [Read more...] about Can’t Help Falling In Love With Bewitching German Runner Alica Schmidt

TOKYO| Valentina Acosta Giraldo was known as a swimming athlete and footballer. But in Tokyo Olympics 2021, she surprised a lot of people when competing in archery. More than that, her breathtaking beauty got the spotlight in this sports tournament. Colombian Archer’s Breathtaking Beauty Valentina Acosta Giraldo is only 21 years old now. She is a professional archery … [Read more...] about Colombian Archer’s Innocent & Sweet Beauty Got Spotlight In Tokyo Olympics

TOKYO| The U.S. women's gymnastics team has taken silver in the women's team final, behind the team from Russia, after U.S. star Simone Biles suddenly pulled out of competition after the first rotation to focus on her mental health. This marks the first time in a decade that the U.S. women's team has not come out on top in major international competition. The U.S. has won … [Read more...] about Simone Biles Says She Pulled Out Of Gymnastics Finals Due To Mental Health Concerns

TOKYO| Maggie Mac Neil won Canada's first gold medal of these Olympics, capturing the women's 100-metre butterfly in a Canadian record of 55.59 seconds on Monday morning in Tokyo. China's Zhang Yufei (55.64) took the silver and Australia's Emma McKeon (55.72) claimed bronze.Mac Neil, from London, Ont., is competing in her first Olympics and already has two medals. "I … [Read more...] about Maggie Mac Neil swims to Canada’s 1st gold medal of Tokyo Olympics