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The Paralympics symbol is pictured in front of the National Stadium, the main venue of the Games. Photo: AFP

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Explainer | A guide to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

The Games open on August 24 and run through till September 5 when Over 4,500 athletes will compete in 540 events.

23 Aug 2021 - 11:05AM

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Explainer | Who are the most successful Paralympic athletes of all time?

18 Aug 2021 - 8:00AMvideocam

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Tokyo Olympics: that sports tape athletes used - could it benefit you?

11 Aug 2021 - 5:04AM

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How many world records were set at the Tokyo Olympics?

Technology appears to be playing a part in improving performances with track and field athletes benefiting from better shoes and running surfaces.

9 Aug 2021 - 10:16PM

American swimmer Caeleb Dressel competes in the men’s 100m butterfly at the Tokyo Olympics. Photo: Reuters

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Tokyo Olympics athletes protest in creative ways to sidestep Rule 50

The Olympic Games offer a rare and effective platform to reach millions of people watching around the world, and some athletes simply cannot resist.

8 Aug 2021 - 8:26AM

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Five new stars who have lit up the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

It’s not always the big names who steal the spotlight – the past two weeks have seen a number of new faces shine on the world stage.

7 Aug 2021 - 10:08AM

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7 Tokyo athletes whose habits and hobbies have caught the eye

Hmong-American gymnast Sunisa Lee, British diver Tom Daley and China’s table tennis star Ma Long are among those who have stories behind the success.

6 Aug 2021 - 11:10PMvideocam

Canada’s Maggie MacNeil likes to splash herself with pool water before racing. Photo: Reuters

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What to know about the kata as the sport makes its Olympics debut

Hong Kong kata star Grace Lau Mo-sheung is set to make her Olympic Games debut, but why is she not hitting any opponents and how do the judges assess her performance?

5 Aug 2021 - 9:56PMvideocam

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Who is Hong Kong’s Olympic karate contender Grace Lau?

The former world No 4, who spent months stranded in the US due to Covid-19 restrictions, hopes her results help ‘Hongkongers show that even though we are a small city, we can do well in the sport’.

5 Aug 2021 - 9:19PMvideocam

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Who is Filipino boxer and Olympic gold hope Nesthy Petecio?

Filipino boxer Nesthy Petecio goes for gold in women’s featherweight boxing division at the Tokyo Olympics – here’s what you need to know, from her poor upbringing to love for Manny Pacquiao.

3 Aug 2021 - 8:25AM

Philippines’ Nesthy Petecio grew up poor in the Philippines and now stands on the precipice of Olympic gold. Photo: AFP

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15 memorable moments from week one of the Tokyo Olympics

The Tokyo 2020 Games have already had countless shocks, controversies, disappointment and outright weirdness – and there is still one week to go.

1 Aug 2021 - 3:46PM

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Profile | Who is Hong Kong Olympic gold medallist Cheung Ka-long?

A former Asian and junior world champion, newly crowned Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games gold medallist Edgar Cheung Ka-long has always dreamed of contesting the best.

16 Jul 2024 - 7:50AMvideocam

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Who are top 10 superstars to look out for in Tokyo?

Will Simone Biles dominate once again? Can China’s ‘Queen of Volleyball’ lead her team to repeat glory? Is local favourite Osaka ready to perform at home?

25 Jul 2021 - 10:41AM

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Explainer | China and USA set to clash in several Tokyo flashpoint events

Perpetually at loggerheads on the world stage, the two superpowers will face off in the sporting arena over the next two weeks, but with Olympic powerhouse USA sure to dominate the medal table again, China demands a better showing than five years ago in Rio.

24 Jul 2021 - 10:36AM

Liu Yang of China will be aiming for gold on the rings.

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Where and how to watch the Tokyo Olympics in Hong Kong

Whether you prefer to watch from your sofa, a sports bar or the big screen, here’s where, when and how to watch Hong Kong athletes compete at the Games.

24 Jul 2021 - 2:25PM

Hong Kong fans will be cheering on the city’s swimmers with most eyes on the pool in the first week of the Games. Photo: Chan Kin-wa

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Australia’s Brisbane confirmed as hosts of 2032 Olympic Games

Brisbane follows Melbourne (1956) and Sydney (2000) as Australian host cities with the IOC delegates voting 72-5, with three abstentions, in the sole candidate’s favour.

21 Jul 2021 - 6:38PM

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Deal of century or a bad deal? The cost of hosting an Olympic Games

Past Games have shown that the final budget for staging the greatest show on earth is many times more than originally planned, and Tokyo is paying an even greater price.

29 Jul 2021 - 3:52PMvideocam

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5 athletes who used crowdfunding to finance Olympic dream

Most athletes from bigger nations can rely on their national or provincial governing bodies to fund their ambitions but many must fend for themselves.

20 Jul 2021 - 2:25PM

American Zhang Beiwen is one of a number of athletes who have relied on crowdfunding. Photo: Alan Siu

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IOC accused of ‘greenwashing’ past sins with Olympic Forest project

The IOC is hoping to put on a greener face with major projects in reforestation, reducing carbon emissions and ensuring future Olympic Games are climate positive.

19 Jul 2021 - 11:17AMvideocam

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Explainer | Tokyo Olympics: what are athletes from 205 nations shipping to the Games?

The Olympics are already a vast logistics exercise, without considering Covid-19 complications.

15 Jul 2021 - 4:29PMvideocam

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Explainer | 10 big names who will not be at Tokyo Olympics

Some of the biggest stars in the sporting world will not be in Tokyo for a variety of reasons – injury, failing to qualify, suspension or they just don’t want to go.

15 Jul 2021 - 12:09PM

China’s three-time gold medallist Sun Yang is one of several big names who will not be at the Tokyo Games. Photo: AFP