Scenes From the favelas to the Olympics: the Brazilian breakdancer determined to make her country proud
Japan Japan races to vaccinate as COVID-19 surges after Olympics end Many people are ignoring government pleas to avoid travel and stay away from bars and restaurants even as the coronavirus spikes at record levels. 13/08/2021
Japan Tokyo 2020: Tiny San Marino is the most successful country per capita San Marino sent five athletes to Tokyo and they're returning home with 3 medals — one silver and two bronzes. 08/08/2021
Japan Summer Olympics say Sayonara Tokyo and Bonjour Paris After 17 days of sporting action held a year late and with the spectre of COVID-19 hanging over them, the Tokyo Summer Olympics came to an end on Sunday. 08/08/2021
Japan Last day at the Olympics: France takes both handball gold medals Serbia won the last gold medal in play at the Tokyo Olympics, beating Greece in men’s water polo. 08/08/2021
Japan 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. 07/08/2021
Japan Today at the Olympics: Italy and Britain prominent on the podium Here's a recap of who won what at the Olympics on Friday. 06/08/2021
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. 05/08/2021
Belarus Dissident Belarusian sprinter arrives in Poland Tsimanouskaya claimed her team tried to force her to return home to Belarus, where she fears reprisal from the government after posting criticism on social media. 04/08/2021
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. 04/08/2021
Climate Has climate change made Tokyo 2020 the hottest Olympics in history? Everyone thought this Olympic Games would have been defined by the pandemic. Instead, the searing temperatures have been the focus. 03/08/2021
world news Today at the Olympics: Norway hurdler crushes own world record Karsten Warholm of Norway obliterated his own world record in the Olympic 400-meter hurdles, finishing in 45.94 seconds. 03/08/2021
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. 02/08/2021
Italy Italy's Marcell Jacobs sprints from unknown to Bolt’s successor Marcell Jacobs won the 100 metres at the Tokyo Olympics to succeed Usain Bolt as The World’s Fastest Man. 02/08/2021
Japan French boxer refuses to leave the ring in disqualification protest “Everyone knows I won!”, Mourad Aliev screamed to the empty arena. 01/08/2021
Japan Today at the Olympics: European rowers continue to make waves Everything you need to know about who won what today. 29/07/2021
Japan Today at the Olympics: Russia's women win over U.S. after Biles exit All you need to know about Day 4 of the Tokyo Olympics. 27/07/2021
Japan Today at the Olympics: Great Britain rakes in the gold Monday morning was a good one for Team GB with two gold medals. 26/07/2021
Japan Let the Games begin! Tokyo 2020 kicks off with manga-inspired ceremony The 11,000 athletes have been waiting for a year but stepped out on Friday into a near-empty stadium. 23/07/2021
Japan Olympic opening ceremony director fired for Holocaust joke Director Kentaro Kobayashi was accused of using a joke about the Holocaust in his comedy act, including the phrase “Let’s play Holocaust." 22/07/2021
world news First positive COVID tests for athletes in Olympic Village Two athletes have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Tokyo Olympic Village, organisers said on Sunday, sparking fears of a larger outbreak just days before kickoff. 18/07/2021
Mobility Watch: Flying taxis take to the air in Paris The German-made Volocopter set to provide an air taxi solution for the 2024 Paris Olympic games is undergoing test flights at Le Bourget Airport. 23/06/2021
Japan Top medical adviser says 'no fans' safest for Tokyo Olympics Fans from abroad were banned several months ago, and organisers are to announce early next week if some local fans should be allowed. 18/06/2021
Sport Europeans takes clean sweep on day four in Budapest France’s Clarisse Agbegnenou danced in the aisles at the World Judo Championships in Budapest - but her switch to focus was instantaneous. 09/06/2021
Japan Torch relay for Tokyo Olympics kicks off its 121-day journey The ceremony was closed to the public because of the fear of spreading COVID-19 but was streamed live. 25/03/2021
Japan Tokyo 2020 president resigns over derogatory comments about women Yoshiro Mori had initially refused to step down but conceded on Friday after more than a week of non-stop criticism. 12/02/2021
Finland Arctic town launches bid for 2032 Summer Olympics Salla Mayor Erkki Parkkinen told Finnish media that the campaign aims to draw attention to the consequences of climate change. 29/01/2021
