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Today at the Olympics: French men win gold in handball, volleyball

It's the penultimate day of action at the Tokyo Olympics. Here's a recap of who won what on Saturday.

Mobility

VR gives kids with disabilities a front row seat to the Olympic Games

While stadia are empty of spectators, Tokyo 2020 is making sure everyone is included in the Olympic experience through virtual reality.

World News

Today at the Olympics: Portugal's Pichardo wins triple jump gold

The Summer Olympics continue with several gold-medal races in kayak, swimming and athletics, the men's basketball semifinals and the women's football bronze medal match.

World News

Today at the Olympics: Dutch teammates tie for cycling record

From cycling to skateboarding, here is a roundup of what's happening today at the Olympics.

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Tech News

What does it take to time an Olympic event? Short answer: innovation

With motion sensors and touchpads, official Olympics timekeeper Omega, is striving to record more accurate data.

Health news

It's red hot in Tokyo. Here's how the Olympic athletes are coping

Ice vests, air conditioners, and a whole lot of preparation. We asked the experts how the world's best athletes can beat the heat in Japan

Sport

Welcome u-turn as Simone Biles decides to return for gymnastics final

Last week she quit saying poor mental health was affecting her performance. Now she's decided to return.

World News

Today at the Olympics: US gymnastics star Simone Biles is back

Today at the Olympics: US gymnastics star Simone Biles announces comeback; Dutch runner falls and wins 1,500-metre heat.

Japan

Today at the Olympics: Italy's Marcell Jacobs wins 100m

All the news and results from the 2020 summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Japan

Today at the Olympics: Europeans take gold in BMX

Friday sees the start of track and field events at the Tokyo Olympics, with one medal up for grabs today in the men’s 10,000 meters.

Sport

Six Polish Olympic swimmers sent home after administrative error

"Imagine dedicating five years of your life and striving for another start at the most important sporting event, giving up your private life and work, sacrificing your family and your dedication results in a total flop."

Australia

Brisbane to host the 2032 Olympic Games

The Games will go back to Australia 32 years after the popular 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Living

Tokyo 2020 Olympic beds: Suitable for both sex and saving the planet

No, the beds in the Olympic village are not designed to be anti-sex - they’re just eco-friendly.

World News

EU pushes for its flag to fly at Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony

EU leaders want Slovenian athletes to bear the EU flag alongside their national flag for the Olympic Games opening ceremony.

World News

First resident of Olympic Village tests positive for COVID

Tokyo Olympics organisers sought to reassure competitors that the event would be safe after the first Covid-19 case was confirmed in the Games Village on Saturday.

Japan

Olympics chief makes gaffe in first appearance since arrival in Tokyo

Thomas Bach quickly corrected himself after referring to the “Chinese people” rather than “Japanese people.”

World News

European Parliament votes to boycott Beijing Winter Olympics

The European Parliament voted to boycott the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics over continuing allegations of human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims and pro-democracy activists.

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Dozens of Uighurs, Tibetans protest the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

Dozens of Uighur and Tibetan activists gather outside the Olympic Museum in Lausanne to protest against the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing and to call for a boycott.

Japan

Protesters in Tokyo urge authorities to cancel Olympic Games

The opening ceremony on July 23rd is just over a month away, and many Japanese remain sceptical about holding the games amidst a global pandemic.

Green News

‘Olympic Forest’ will add 355,000 trees to Africa’s Great Green Wall

The International Olympic Committee is planting trees in Mali and Senegal to help future games become 'climate positive'.