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San Beda Red Lions: a winning tradition for 97 seasons
Published on March 17, 2022 at 7:18 p.m. Updated on March 17, 2022 at 7:18 p.m. Winning has long been a tradition for the University of San Beda athletic program. From legends like Caloy Lozaga to the current crop of Filipino basketball stars like Robert Bolick, San Beda University (SBU, formerly San Beda College or …
Obaseki instructs sports commission to develop 10,000 athletes
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo has instructed the board of directors of the national sports commission to develop 10,000 athletes in different sports fields over the next five years. Governor Obaseki gave the charge at the inauguration of the sports commission headed by Yusuf Alli in Benin. He urged the Commission to pursue policies that …
Table tennis: Russians and Belarusians excluded from the WTT Grand Smash in Singapore
SINGAPORE – The World Table Tennis (WTT) Grand Smash from March 7-20 is the first sporting event in Singapore to be hit by the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as 15 players who were supposed to feature weren’t will not appear at the price of US$2. million (S$2.72 million). Following a recommendation from the …
Mirabai Chanu and Vinesh Phogat return to action
The last week of February was action-packed for some of India’s greatest champions, such as Mirabai Chanu, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia returning to the international stage after the Tokyo Olympics. In preparation for the upcoming Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, Mirabai and Vinesh will be looking to adjust to their new weight classes. Wrestling …
Four examples of subtle sexism at the Olympics
Elana Meyers Taylor, the most decorated black athlete in Winter Olympics history, has advocated … [+] for women’s bobsleigh and drafted a proposal to relax the newly imposed weight limits for bobsleigh. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Getty Images The IOC announces that the 2022 Olympic Games are “the most gender-balanced Olympic Winter Games in …
Weekly Digest (February 7-13): From IPL mega auction to Senegal’s AFCON triumph
LOCUST Indian wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan has become the most expensive signing in the IPL 2022 auction after Mumbai Indians bought him for INR 15.25 crore in his first acquisition on Saturday. (REPORT) Ishan Kishan has become the most expensive signing for Mumbai Indians managed by Rohit Sharma at the IPL 2022 auction. – Sportzpics / …
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Nationality controversy follows US-born Chinese skier Eileen Gu, but she is not the first to represent another country, nor the only one at the Beijing Olympics
Olympic freestyle skier Eileen Gu during a Dew Tour Copper Mountain, Colorado event on December 18, 2021.James Stukenberg/New York Times News Service World champion skier Eileen Gu made her Olympic debut on Monday in the women’s big air qualifying round. Ms Gu is favorite to win at least one, possibly three, gold medals at the …
Short track speed skating at the Beijing Olympics
(Reuters) – Focus on short track speed skating at the Beijing Olympics THE ABSOLUTE BASICS The event made its Olympic debut at the Albertville Games in 1992, four years after it was introduced as a demonstration sport in Calgary. The skaters – usually between the ages of four and six – compete on a 111.12 …
NTTF will be ready for the 2022 World Table Tennis Team Championships
Through Joe Apu The Nigerian Table Tennis Federation, NTTF, has said it will be ready to compete in the 2022 World Table Tennis Team Championships billed for the city of Chengdu, China in April. NTTF General Secretary Chimezie Asiegbu told Daily SunSports in a chat that the federation has mechanisms in place to ensure it …
Local player Cheong Chi Cheng loses WTT Macau opener with No. 1-ranked Fan Zhendong
*By Therese Tu Local player Cheong Chi Cheng failed to defeat world number one Fan Zhendong 0-3 (11-9, 11-9, 11-6), in the first men’s singles match tonight (Wednesday) at the WTT Champions Macau 2021 Chinese Stars (WTT Macau 2021). This year’s championship is a showcase without world ranking points, featuring a star-studded team from mainland …
Chitkara University Hosts Table Tennis Tournament in North Zone
In the men’s table tennis tournament, around 44 teams participated; An exciting final match saw the University of Chitkara, Punjab lift the winning trophy while the University of Punjabi was the first finalist and the University of Punjab the second finalist Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh hosted table tennis tournaments for men and women under the …
What are the top five sports in Nigeria? – Latest sports and football news in Nigeria
It’s no secret that soccer is the No 1 sport in Nigeria, but what other sports set Nigerians apart from the game of round leather. In this article, we take a look at the top five sports in the country. Table tennis Checking in at # 5 on our list is table tennis. Table tennis …
National ranking Covid alert, G Sathiyan withdraws
National TT ranking: Covid scared in the national ranking, G Sathiyan withdraws – Another day, another tournament affected by the increase in COVID-19 cases. This time around, the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships (Central Zone) held in Indore saw 14 cases prove positive out of 350 rapid antigen tests performed, of which four players …
Mark these 13 important dates
Indian sports in 2022: 2021 has been a special year for Indian sport. A New Star – Neeraj Chopra was born after winning a historic gold medal in track and field as the nation’s love for hockey was rekindled after India’s bronze victory at the Tokyo Olympics. 2022 features two major events at the Commonwealth …
Qatar consolidates its position as a global sports hub
Mutaz Barshim shows off the gold medal in the high jump at the Tokyo Olympics during a welcome ceremony in Doha. Doha: In 2021, Qatar maintained its leading position in sport in the Middle East. It has established itself as the capital of Arab and international sport by hosting numerous tournaments and events which confirm …
Westchester Table Tennis Center turns 10 and survives COVID
The Westchester Table Tennis Center, above, and owner Will Shortz, below By Dan Murphy Congratulations to the Westchester Table Tennis Center, located in Pleasantville, NY in Westchester County, for recently celebrating its 10th anniversary and surviving the COVID pandemic. The owner of the Westchester Table Tennis Center (WTTC) is Will Shortz, a resident of Pleasantville, …
Will the Tokyo Olympics medals inspire new Indian champions of different sports?
Wheelchair critics always seem to judge the state of Indian sport by the number of medals won. The continuing question is always how many medals are expected, how have we lived up to the medal estimates. However, sports administrators across the country need to analyze sport in a very different way, which needs to go …
The 53rd Asoju Oba Molade Okoya-Thomas Cup to serve on December 1
Africa’s oldest table tennis tournament, the annual Asoju Oba Molade Okoya-Thomas Cup kicks off on December 1 in the indoor hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos. The tournament which has continuously produced talent for the country will have female players competing in nine events this year with Bose Odusanya aiming to surpass her record …
Udupi: VTU-zonal level table tennis tournament organized at SMVITM, Bantakal
Press release Udupi, November 25: The 2021-2022 VTU-Zonal Level Table Tennis Tournament for Men and Women was held on November 24, 2021, at the Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management, Bantakal. Shrishail Murgod, Deputy Police Inspector of Shirva, Udupi District, was the main guest at the inaugural ceremony. Opening the event, the main …
We will consolidate Nigeria’s regional dominance, says Tikon –
With Nigeria dominating all seven events of the second ITTF West Africa Region Championships, Nigeria Table Tennis Federation president Ishaku Tikon believes the federation would consolidate that feat. For four days, players from Nigeria, Ghana, Republic of Benin, Togo, Liberia and Ivory Coast participated in the tournament. Nigeria won all the top medals in singles …
Pickleball proves successful with first team competition | Examiner
sport, local sport, Ali Wheatley, Greg Porter, Dasha Nepustilova, Annette Sheete, Robbie Cooper, Declan Etherington The most unique sport you’ve probably discovered yet rekindled the famous North-South rivalry in Pickleball’s first tag team competition. Held at the Elphin Sports Center this weekend, the “Picklers” picked up their paddles and donned their sweatbands to put everything …
World 12s hires Rowena Samarasinhe as CEO, and more
World 12s appointed Rowena Samarasinhe as CEO the same week the organization suffered a heavy blow in its plans to establish a new annual international rugby union tournament. With nearly 15 years of experience in the sports industry, Samarasinhe comes from the commercial consultancy firm GENSport, where she served as Managing Director for three years. …
This is what it is legal to bet on
Almost everyone is familiar with the NFL and the NBA, but the Louisiana Gaming Control Board has included 31 sports that are legal to bet on in its new catalog as the state’s fledgling sports betting industry finds its place. Among the sports or events that might surprise you: snooker, a bumper billiards game; Nathan’s …
Sharath Kamal will look to break jinx at national ranking championship
The presence of A. Sharath Kamal at the head of the peloton of the best players in the country participating in the table tennis championship of the UTT National ranking (North zone) reflects the importance of the national opening of the season. Eight months after the national championship, Panchkula’s Tau Devi Lal Stadium is set …
2nd Kalikho Pul Memorial State TT C’ship from October 28
Journalist ITANAGAR, October 16: Table Tennis Arunachal (TTA) will host the 2nd Kalikho Pul Memorial State Table Tennis Championship at Siddhartha Hall here on October 28-29. Previously known as the State Table Tennis Championship tournament, the tournament was renamed the “Kalikho Pul Memorial State Table Tennis Championship”, following a request from family members of the …
Virtus member countries impress at Tokyo 2020
A total of 120 athletes competed in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in the events of the intellectual disability class in three different sports – table tennis para 11, para-swimming class S14, SB14, SM14 and para-athletics T20, F20. These events have seen many novice athletes return home as proud Paralympians. In Tokyo, 70 male athletes …
Qatari Khalil Al Mohannadi elected president of Asian Table Tennis Union
Doha: Khalil Al Mohannadi was named president of the Asian Table Tennis Union at the Biennial General Assembly held in Doha on Sunday on the sidelines of the 2021 Asian Men’s and Women’s Table Tennis Championships, which are currently taking place at Lusail Hall. He was elected without opposition putting an end to the monopoly …
Table tennis association organizing the national championship
A player from Cook Islands competes in the 2018 ITTF Cook Islands Junior & Cadet Open Junior Tour held in Rarotonga in 2018. 18060518 The Cook Islands Table Tennis Association will host a national championship from October 12-14 at the Nikao Primary School Hall. The tournament will feature the Under 15, Under 19 and Open …
Why do table tennis players often forget to participate in national camps?
Table tennis in India may have seen an upward growth in its curve, but in its efforts to take the graph higher, it has also landed in messy territory, with star players like Manika Batra being at odds with Indian Table Tennis Federation (TTFI). In the throes of controversy and horrific court battles, table tennis …
How table tennis continued to grow in Nigeria under one man’s watch.
The recently concluded Summer Olympics in Tokyo had Funke Oshonaike who was competing in his seventh event, a record for most table tennis appearances at the Summer Games. There was also Africa’s greatest actor in Aruna Quadri, making another appearance to the delight of table tennis enthusiasts across the country and beyond. All of these …
Emirates news agency – Special Olympics UAE closes first 3×3 unified basketball tournament
ABOU DHABI, September 25, 2021 (WAM) – Special Olympics UAE, in collaboration with Jam Sports Academy, concluded its first unified 3×3 basketball tournament today in Dubai in the presence of Minister Shamma bint Suhail Faris Al Mazrui of State in charge of youth. and President of Special Olympics UAE and Fatma Mohamed, Head of Strategy …
44th Stag TT C’ship from October 4
Excelsior sports correspondentJAMMU, September 24: J&K Table Tennis Association in conjunction with J&K Sports Council will host the 44th J&K UT-2021 Stag Table Tennis Championship at Indoor Table Tennis Hall MA Stadium, here October 4-8.All interested players from the categories mentioned below are requested to send their entries (with the DOB proof) before October 2 …
China prefers “Mini Olympics” to Asian Table Tennis Championships – Do you know why?
If you are a table tennis player in China, there is hardly a quiet moment as the calendar remains filled with events lined up for the nation that dominates entirely and only the game of ping pong. Being the best is not easy and sometimes you have no choice but to choose which cards to …
Rule change for the biggest ping-pong prize :: Mmegi Online
However, the BTTA said it was working on changing the criteria for the award dubbed “The Price That Changes Lives”. BTTA and Phoenix Assurance Botswana launched an annual P 70,000 sponsorship last year for the tournament which will see the winners in the men’s and women’s categories each pocket P 25,000, the biggest individual prize …
Men’s Ritvik Simple Bags; Iknoor wins women’s singles titles
Winners posing for a group photo with personalities from Jammu. 44th District TT Open C’ship Excelsior sports correspondent JAMMU, September 17: The brilliant performances of Ritvik Gupta and Iknoor helped win the men’s and women’s singles titles by beating Jayesh Singh and Ragini by 3 games to zero and 3 to 2 respectively in the …
Madhya Pradesh teams finalization for India utility sports tournament
BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh civil service teams for India’s public service sports tournaments have been finalized for four sports, namely Kabddi, hockey, table tennis and volleyball, the secretary informed on Friday. deputy of the sports and youth department, Sandeep Kumar Makin. The hockey tournament will take place at the Markandeshwar Hockey Stadium in Kurukshetra in Haryana …
Sharath Kamal at TTFI: foreign coach a priority
The appointment of a worthy foreign coach is the “top priority” for Sharath Kamal among recent suggestions to the Indian Table Tennis Federation. The national team is without a foreign coach after the 2018 Asian Games. In the context of player representation regarding national training camps, national events and the appointment of a coaching panel, …
Argus Wesleyan | The Olympic flame burns for only a few: how the Olympics failed black women in athletics
c / o them.us The Olympics opened for women in 1900, and for the most part things improved slowly but steadily. Initially, women could not compete in sports considered compatible with their femininity and their fragility. These included tennis, figure skating, horseback riding and other sports considered to fall under the “recreation†category. Thus, events …
These Amazing Paralympians See No Challenge, Just Opportunity Newspaper For Kids
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games attracted a record number of athletes (Credit: www.paralympic.org) The pandemic-The delayed Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, which ran from August 24 to September 5, 2021, drew a record number of competitors. A total of 4,403 athletes – 2,550 men and 1,853 women – competed in 22 sports and 23 disciplines. Here …
More paddlers join table tennis camp in Sonepat – The New Indian Express
Express news service NEW DELHI: The current national table tennis camp in Sonepat will soon see additional players. The Sports Authority of India approved the names sent by TTFI in the male and female sections. Apart from them, three sparring-players joined on Tuesday. The cost will be borne by the federation. Initially, the plan was …
Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Day 9: Road Cycling and Table Tennis Medals, Taekwondo Debut and More – Live! | sport
12:30 a.m. EDT 00:30 Road bike : There was a terrible collision in the women’s T1-2 road race among the leaders. The conditions are incredibly slippery on the speedway track. At the bend of a bend, Canada Shelley gautier abruptly turned and descended. australia Carol cooke, the defending champion, could not avoid Gautier and hit …
China withdraws from Asian table tennis championships
China has decided to withdraw its table tennis teams from the upcoming Asian Championships in Doha so that its players have a chance to prepare for their 14th National Games, the Chinese Table Tennis Association (CTTA) said on Monday. The Asian Table Tennis Championships will be held in Doha, Qatar, from September 28 to October …
PU publishes provisional schedule for inter-college championships: The Tribune India
Deepankar Sharda Tribune press service Chandigarh, August 22 After hearing no word from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) on the holding of inter-university championships, the University of Punjab has released a tentative schedule for the organization of inter-university championships for various disciplines. For more than 14 months, the University of Punjab did not organize …
Team USA Paralympians lead the way
Jessica Long celebrates on the podium during the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on September 17, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Lots and lots of medals The good news for Trischa Zorn? The 55-figure swimmer’s incredible Paralympic Games medal record is pretty sure for a while. Swimmer Jessica Long tackles it slowly but surely. After …
First Time for Everything: The Many Ways History Was Written at Tokyo 2020
Many world records were broken at the Tokyo Games (in part thanks to a very fast track) and a number of new sports and variations were introduced. But beyond the more obvious first (yes, the pandemic Olympics), there was a dizzying array of other achievements and milestones. Japanese premieres Team Japan had high hopes for …
Closing Ceremony Highlights: Tokyo Fetes Olympic Athletes With Music and Spectacle
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Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games: daily schedule
Photo: Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images The Tokyo 2021 Olympics are finally here, but not without some obvious COVID-related hiccups that led to fans not being allowed at the games and athletes having to put on their own medals. Nonetheless, the opening ceremonies kicked off on Friday July 23 with Naomi Osaka, who will represent …
Live updates from USA at Tokyo 2021 Olympics: 110m hurdles final, triple jump final, medal count, athletes and results, today August 4
Upcoming / Ongoing (Hourly ET) Baseball semi-final: South Korea vs USA – 6h Basketball semi-final: USA vs Australia – 00:15 Featherweight Boxing Final: Duke Ragan vs Albert Batyrgaziev – 02:35 Football: USWNT and Australia in bronze medal match – 4 a.m. Athletics medals: Men’s triple jump, men’s shot put, women’s pole vault, men’s 400m – …
Olympics Updates: Andre De Grasse of Canada Wins the Men’s 200 Meters
Here’s what you need to know: TOKYO — Sydney McLaughlin needed a world record of 51.46 seconds to beat her fellow American and rival Dalilah Muhammad in the 400 hurdles. Andre de Grasse of Canada raced to the men’s 200-meter gold, with Americans placing 2-3-4 behind him, and Emmanuel Korir of Kenya won the men’s …
What to watch on day 13 of the Tokyo Olympics
The first sport climbing medals are ready to be presented as karate makes its long-awaited Olympic debut as Tokyo 2020 nears the home stretch. Here are the key events to watch for on Day 13. If you’re wondering where to watch the action in Japan, check out your local TV shows or use this handy …
A tribute to ping pong at the Tokyo Games.
In my humble opinion as a four-year-old fan and occasional spectator, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics didn’t get much better than this: Do you see these beautiful exchanges? Graceful but aggressive paddle attacks? The great reach and agile reflexes of the players? The range of positions and directions these superstars are heading in, all in pursuit …
2021 Olympics: Live Updates, News, Medal Count, Schedule As USWNT Drop to Semifinals, Jade Carey Wins Gold, Track Continues
It’s a busy day in Tokyo as athletics join the fray, more swimming medal races take place in prime time and the USWNT enters the knockout stage. Check out the top USA-centric events on the deck below. See more medal events and TV news here. Athletics What: 100m women, high jump men and more foreplay …
Tokyo 2021 Olympics Live Updates: India Women’s Team Make History By Reaching First Olympics Hockey Semifinals
On Day 11, India’s women’s hockey team made history by defeating world number 2 Australia 1-0 to advance to the Olympic Games semifinals for the first time in the story. Later today, India is also basing its hopes of a first Olympic track and field medal on Kamalpreet Kaur who will be in action in …
The Taiwanese team at the Tokyo Olympics on August 1
Taiwan won three medals at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, including silver in badminton, silver on pommel horse and bronze in golf. After her unsuccessful campaign at the London 2012 Games and the Rio 2016 Olympics, world No. 1 badminton player Tai Tzu-ying (戴 資 穎) finally won her first Olympic medal in Tokyo, a …
Taiwanese flag anthem first performed in front of Chinese athletes at Olympics
From left to right, the American Caeleb Dressel, the Brazilian Bruno Fratus, the Briton Benjamin Proud and the Italian Lorenzo Zazzeri swim the final of the 50 meters freestyle on Sunday August 1st. Dressel took the victory with an Olympic record of 21.07 seconds. (Clive Rose / Getty Images) The swimming events wrapped up in …
Mixed doubles tennis has its time at the Olympics
TOKYO (AP) – Novak Djokovic let out a cry as if he had just won one of his 20 Grand Slam singles titles. Turning to the somewhat less glamorous mixed doubles competition at the Tokyo Olympics, Serbian partner Nina Stojanovic burst out laughing at Djokovic’s overreaction after serving a first round victory over Brazilian pair …
Mixed relays make their Olympic debut
TOKYO – After winning bronze in one of the new Olympic events at the Tokyo Games, Mexican Alejandra Valencia remembered when her partner nearly blew it up. “I just said, ‘It’s okay, you know how to do it!’ », She remembers. “And I gave him a little punch.” Valencia partner Luis Alvarez missed his first …
China changes lineup of Olympic table tennis team as injured Liu withdraws
The leading Chinese table tennis team changed their roster on Sunday at the kick-off of the Olympic team event, as Liu Shiwen withdrew after suffering a recurring elbow injury at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. China’s P card holder Wang Manyu replaced Liu. According to the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), each team is eligible to …
US women’s volleyball reaches quarterfinals
TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic: ___ The U.S. women’s volleyball team won its third straight match at the Olympics and is assured of a spot in the quarterfinals. The Americans beat Turkey 25-19, 25-20, 17-25, …
Tokyo Day 7: USWNT Wins, Novak Djokovic Loses, BMX Crashes
Here’s what you need to know: Megan Rapinoe stood in triumph after her winning kick in the penalty shootout.Credit…Doug Mills/The New York Times YOKOHAMA, Japan — The United States women’s soccer team beat the Netherlands in a penalty shootout on Friday to advance to the semifinals of the Tokyo Olympics, leaning on its veterans to …
Tokyo Olympics daily TV schedule: Times, channels, dates, what’s on today, how to watch new sports
The Tokyo Olympics are underway and NBC Sports has you covered with the daily schedule including TV channel information, event highlights, start times, dates, new sports at the Tokyo Games and more. For a full streaming schedule and to see what Olympic events are live now, check out the NBC Olympics live schedule page. RELATED: Learn …
Table tennis Olympics final: China’s Ma Long retains Olympic gold, defeats Fan Zhendong
Ma Long lived up to his reputation as the greatest paddler of the modern era by becoming the first man to win two Olympic singles gold medals. Second-seeded Long defended his Olympic title at Rio 2016 by beating seed Fan Zhendong in a 100% Chinese final at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Friday night. The …
2021 Olympics: Live Updates, News, Medal Count, Schedule As Sunisa Lee Wins All Around Gold, Track And Field Begins
It’s a busy day in Tokyo as athletics join the fray, more swimming medal races take place in prime time and the USWNT enters the knockout stage. Check out the top USA-centric events on the deck below. See more medal events and TV news here. Athletics What: 100m women, high jump men and more foreplay …
Chen wins as China dominates table tennis | Islander
Chen Meng beat compatriot Sun Yingsha 4-2 to win gold in the women’s singles, extending China’s familiar dominance in the Olympic table tennis events. World No.1 Chen defeated her opponent 9-11 11-6 11-4 5-11 11-4 11-9 on Thursday as China continued their incredible streak of women’s singles gold in Olympic history . Chen ignited with …
Olympics: Latest News from Tokyo, Medal Count and Schedule
Current time in Tokyo: July 29, 9:00 p.m. Here’s what you need to know: Sam Kendricks is the sixth U.S. athlete to test positive for the coronavirus.Credit…Christine Olsson/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images TOKYO — Sam Kendricks, the reigning world champion in the men’s pole vault, was ruled out of the Tokyo Games after he tested …
Spain vs Argentina LIVE: Tokyo 2020 result, final score and reaction
Spain face Argentina in men’s football at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday, with both nations needing a positive result to ensure their trip to Japan continues. The Europeans have so far won and drawn, but despite dominating long stretches of their games, they couldn’t click in attack, having only scored once so far – they …
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Chinese table tennis paddlers Chen and Fan advance to semi-final
TOKYO, July 28 (Reuters) – China’s Chen Meng and Fan Zhendong, both first-time Olympians and world number one, advanced to the men’s and women’s singles semi-finals on Wednesday. Chen had to dig deep and fight from behind to beat Hong Kong’s Doo Hoi Kem 4-2, as she campaigned to preserve China’s undefeated Olympic women’s singles …
Live Olympics News: Simone Biles Draws Support, Men’s Rugby Semi-Finals, U.S. Basketball
Current time in Tokyo: July 28, 12:59 p.m. Here’s what you need to know: Simone Biles pulled out of the team competition on Tuesday. Earlier, she faltered badly on her vault.Credit…Doug Mills/The New York Times No one could imagine the pressure. No one could understand the difficult decision she faced. After all, there’s only one …
Japan ends China’s long domination of table tennis
For only the second time since 1992, a country other than China has won gold in an Olympic table tennis event. Japan’s Jun Mizutani and Mima Ito interrupted China’s decades-long dominance in the sport by winning Monday night’s mixed doubles final. The Japanese pair rallied two sets to securing a tight 4-3 win on the …
Tokyo Olympics 2021 Live Updates: Schedule, Results and Medal Count
Here’s what you need to know: Russia finished just over one-tenth of a point ahead of Japan in the team final.Credit…Chang W. Lee/The New York Times TOKYO — The thud of Daiki Hashimoto’s dismount echoed through Ariake Gymnastics Center after a long night of the Olympic gymnastics men’s team final. He stuck the landing and …
Swimming, gymnastics and table tennis among the events of day 4
Live updates Team USA has had a mixed start to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. American champion Katie Ledecky finished second to Australian Ariarne Titmus in the 400-meter freestyle final. But Ledecky bounced back with strong performances in the 200-meter freestyle and 1,500-meter freestyle. Women’s gymnastics finished second in qualifying for the team finals behind the …
Table tennis at the Olympics: what you need to know for the Tokyo Games
The Tokyo Olympics have finally arrived after being postponed for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Athletes from around the world will gather in Tokyo for the Olympics from July 23 to August 8. Table tennis is one of 28 sports taking place at the Olympic Games this summer. Table tennis does not have …
The United States is yet to reach the podium in these five Olympic sports – NBC 7 San Diego
The United States is by far the most successful country in Olympic history, winning 1,022 gold medals since 1896. While the nation has dominated in the pool, on the track and throughout the Olympics as a whole, there are a handful of sports where no American has ever been on the podium. The United States …
2021 Tokyo Olympics Live News Updates
Current time in Tokyo: July 25, 4:43 a.m. Here’s what you need to know: SAITAMA, Japan — The first game just wasn’t good enough, the United States women’s soccer players declared. The loss of a single match, even the opening game of the Olympic tournament, was one thing. The lack of energy. The absence of …
news, results, Australian events, swimming, hockey, Beach Volleyball, Kookaburras, Ash Barty, Matildas, gymnasts Tyson Bull, Water polo Stingers
A hugely busy Saturday of Olympics action saw a host of Aussies in action. There were strong starts in everything from tennis and table-tennis to rowing and water polo. Plus one gymnast landed a shock finals berth, and two underdogs nearly pulled off an all-time beach volleyball upset. HERE’S HOW THE AUSSIES PERFORMED! FOX SPORTS’ …
Tokyo Olympics 2021: competition schedule: dates, times, events, sports
Following last year’s postponement due to the coronavirus, excitement is building ahead of the 29th edition of the modern Olympic Games, which is starting in Tokyo, Japan on 24 July. The opening ceremony takes place on Friday, 23 July at 7.30am ET. More than 11,000 athletes from 206 nations will compete in Japan this summer …
Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games LIVE, mixed table tennis: Manika, Sharath in action
India’s quest for medals at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics begins early Saturday morning. India’s top medal prospects today will be in shooting and weightlifting. Mirabai Chanu, the only Indian weightlifter at the 2021 Olympics and ranked No.1 in Tokyo’s playoff list based on her consistent performances recently. She will debut as a medal contender in …
New Tokyo Olympics sports and events to debut in 2021 – NBC Connecticut
The Tokyo Olympics will be the biggest ever, with 339 events in 41 different sports. Two dozen events are added to existing sports, in addition to the brand new sports of 3×3 basketball, skateboarding, sport climbing, surfing and karate, as well as the occasional return of baseball and softball. Many of the new events resolve …
Where is Olympic betting legal? Full list of states plus what you can and can’t bet
Friday’s opening ceremonies mark the first Olympic Games since the United States Supreme Court overturned the federal sports betting ban in 2018. The American Gaming Association estimates that 20 million US residents plan to bet on them. Tokyo 2020 games (now 2021). This doesn’t mean that every state has legal Olympic betting – or even …
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games: India
New Delhi: The Rio 2016 Olympics were not the best for the Indian team as they could only win two medals while PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik won silver and bronze medals respectively. However, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics brought a new ray of hope for the country as 120 Indian athletes (67 men, 53 women) …