Although the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games faced 450 million cyberattacks and so on against their networks and systems, they were all blocked and no...
Associate Professor Masatoshi Murakami discusses military expansionism, human rights concerns, and the epic clash of democracies facing off against authoritarianism through the boycott.
Studies have shown that China’s homemade COVID-19 vaccines offer little to no protection against Omicron. With infections raging, the Games are turning into a logistical nightmare.
To boycott or not? While trade with China represents nearly a quarter of Japan’s market, customers and investors are concerned about human rights issues, too.
The Tokyo Olympics created countless memories, dynamic performances and a slew of stories about medalists and the overall experience, after a one-year delay.
A strong leader speaks clearly and explains his decision. Trying to please Beijing by taking a wishy-washy stance on human rights is doomed to fail from...
“The Olympics are not a recital,” Hanyu said. “It's a place you must win. For that reason, I'll be strongly determined.”
China hopes Japan will be swept up into its propaganda campaign. Athletes face a dilemma, but it's not the government's job to impose a sporting ban.
Sakamoto landed six clean triple jumps in her skate to “No More Fight Left in Me” and earned level fours on her spins and step sequence.
The top-tier skaters are well known, but exciting quests are right behind as young athletes aim to earn their own spots on the national team.
The U.S., U.K., Australia, and Canada have announced diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics over China’s human rights abuses.
The veteran speed skater, who made her Olympic debut in 2010, is targeting her first individual gold medal at the 2022 Games.