Tag: East Asia
All for nothing: Athletes qualify but end out of Olympics
MADRID — As one of the top-ranked taekwondo fighters in the world, Jesús Tortosa was ready to start packing for the Tokyo Olympics.
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Paralympian withdraws after request for mom’s help denied
TOKYO — American swimmer Becca Meyers has pulled out of the Paralympics because she says the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee won't let her...
Netherlands routs Zambia 10-3 in Olympic women’s soccer
RIFU, Japan — Vivianne Miedema scored four goals and the Netherlands routed Zambia 10-3 to open the Olympic women's soccer tournament on Wednesday.
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Go-to woman: Callan’s stealthy impact keeps US hoops rolling
LAS VEGAS — Carol Callan has excelled in many roles during her decades-long career as women's national team director for USA Basketball.
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Australia downs New Zealand 2-1 in Olympic women’s soccer
TOKYO — Sam Kerr and Tameka Yallop both scored and Australia opened the Olympic women's soccer tournament with a 2-1 victory over New Zealand...
In swimming, it’s different strokes for different folks
TOKYO — The Hungarians like medleys. The Dutch have been known to dominate in sprinting. The Japanese specialize in breaststroke. The Swedes excel at...
Repeat? Spain reigned, US upset last time Japan hosted hoops
When major international basketball last came to the Tokyo area, the U.S. sent LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony.
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Brisbane picked to host 2032 Olympics without a rival bid
TOKYO — Brisbane was picked Wednesday to host the 2032 Olympics, the inevitable winner of a one-city race steered by the IOC to avoid...
Spanish Olympian complains of measures hurting nursing moms
MADRID — The captain of Spain’s synchronized swimming team has complained about the “drastic measures” by Tokyo Olympic organizers that have made it impossible...
Olympics, pandemic and politics: There’s no separating them
TOKYO — Over and over, year after year, the stewards of the Olympics say it: The Games aren't supposed to be political. But how...