Source: Matchtight

Konta withdraws from Tokyo 2020

Johanna Konta has withdrawn from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Konta, who made her Olympic debut in Rio, was unable to compete at Wimbledon last month after a member of her team tested positive for COVID-19 and unfortunately, whilst self-isolating, developed symptoms and subsequently tested positive for the virus She said; “As some of you

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Source: Orreco

ORRECO aims for gold as 100 partner athletes get set for Tokyo

Company working with athletes from GB and USA Sports include track & field, basketball, volleyball, swimming and soccer Orreco announces three PhD scholarships supporting performance in women’s sport Specialist sports performance and biomarker company Orreco has helped more than 100 elite athletes prepare for this summer in Tokyo, including athletes from Ireland, USA, GB and Australia,

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No Spectators, thank you

The Tokyo Olympics face even graver consequences In the world of sport by far the most upsetting effect of the pandemic has been upon the Olympics. Inevitably. Is it fate that decided Tokyo would be the chosen host, and that it would suffer the effects of a third wave of coronavirus just as the opening

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Rugby sevens match schedule confirmed for Tokyo

Tokyo 2020 Olympic rugby sevens match schedule announced with 19 days to go to kick-off Women’s competition kicks off with France v Fiji on 29 July Women’s gold medal decided on ‘Super Saturday’ 31 July The match schedule for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic rugby sevens competition has been confirmed by Tokyo 2020 and World Rugby

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Emily Muskett added to Olympic weightlifting team

The British Olympic Association (BOA) has confirmed that one additional Olympic weightlifter has been added to the squad selected to represent Team GB at the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Emily Muskett has been selected to compete in the women’s 76kg category. She placed ninth in the Tokyo rankings following the conclusion of the athlete

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Source: Judo Federation

Six judoka selected to represent Team GB at the Olympics

The British Olympic Association has confirmed the selection of six athletes who will represent Team GB in the judo competition at the rescheduled Tokyo Olympic Games. Commonwealth Champion and two-time European Championship bronze medallist Ashley McKenzie competes at his third Olympic Games having made his debut in London. McKenzie will compete in the -60kg category.

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