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Italy

Italy's citizenship law back in focus as multicultural stars triumph

The debate was sparked anew after complaints about the bureaucratic headaches confronting Italian-born athletes who want to compete for their country but lack citizenship.

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Astronauts held the first ever 'Space Olympics'. Who won?

Four events. Seven astronauts. A whole lot of zero-gravity sporting achievement.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Tech News

Belarus Olympic runner used Google Translate to alert Tokyo police

Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who arrived in Poland on Wednesday, says the translation app helped convince Japanese police she was in danger.

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.

Japan

Krystsina Tsimanouskaya: Two Belarus coaches ousted from Olympics

It was done as an interim measure during a formal investigation “in the interest of the wellbeing of the athletes,” the International Olympic Committee said.

Poland

'Belarus will be free': Exiled sprinter speaks out after Tokyo exit

Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, 24, showed Japanese police a translated plea for help on her phone after being escorted to the airport by Belarusian officials on Sunday.

Japan

Tokyo reports record daily COVID cases amid Olympics

Tokyo reported a record 5,042 new daily coronavirus cases on Thursday, with infections continuing to surge in the city hosting the Olympic games.

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.

Experiences

Sport climbing: The best holidays in Europe for beginners

As sport climbing comes to the Tokyo Olympics, we bring you the best destinations in Europe for beginners.

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.

World News

Belarusian sprinter leaves Tokyo after refusing to return home

Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya has boarded a plane to Vienna after her team allegedly tried force her home.

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.

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.

Tech News

Movements of Olympic athletes inspire robot art in a Tokyo zen garden

The robots, which once made cars, are mesmerising visitors to Tokyo 2020 with their peaceful tracing movements.

Belarus

IOC investigates allegations that Belarus tried to force sprinter home

The International Olympic Committee has launched an investigation into the case of Belarusian athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who claims that her team's officials have tried to force her home.

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.