Olympic

David Daokui Li. Illustration: TBS
Thoughts

What the olympic medal count says about China and America

The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games provide a wealth of information for analysts of the great-power competition in which China and the United States are now engaged. It also offers three crucial lessons,...

Nusmila Lohani. Illustration: TBS
Thoughts

The art of telling women what to wear

US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on employment numbers at the White House in Washington, US August 6, 2021. Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

In call, Biden commends Japan's Suga for successful Olympics

Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga attends a news conference on Japan's response to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, at his official residence during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, July 30, 2021. Photo:Reuters
World+Biz

Japan PM Suga's support slides to record low as Olympic Games close - survey

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South Asia

Indian state to name roads & schools after Olympic medal winners

Buildings are seen above Hong Kong and Chinese flags, as pro-China supporters celebration after China's parliament passes national security law for Hong Kong, in Hong Kong, China June 30, 2020. Photo: Reuters
China

HK police arrest man for booing China anthem during Olympics broadcast

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Sports

Bangladesh: The most populous country to never win an Olympic medal

People wearing face masks to protect against the spread of the coronavirus walk past extra papers reporting on Japanese gold medalists at Tokyo Olympics, in Tokyo Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Photo: UNB/AP
Coronavirus chronicle

Tokyo records record virus cases days after Olympics begin

Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga attends a news conference on Japan's response to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, at his official residence in Tokyo, Japan, June 17, 2021.
World+Biz

Olympics-Support for Japan's PM Suga slides as Covid shadows Tokyo Games

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Basketball 3x3 Training - Aomi Urban Sports Park, Tokyo, Japan - July 21, 2021 The Olympic rings are seen on a flag during training REUTERS/Andrew BoyersREUTERS
World+Biz

Olympics-Tokyo kicks off games amid Covid-19 fears

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Coronavirus chronicle

Covid scare at Olympics: 3 athletes test positive for Covid-19, 2 staying at Olympic Village

Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium, which will host the baseball and softball competitions during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, is seen in Fukushima, Japan, February 19, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo
World+Biz

Japan's Fukushima, in reversal, bars spectators from Olympic events

Passengers wearing protective face masks, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, walk at the Haneda airport, in Tokyo, Japan June 13, 2021. REUTERS/Androniki Christodoulou
Coronavirus chronicle

Organisers to ban Olympic spectators as Tokyo declares coronavirus emergency-report