2020 Summer Olympics

Multi-sport event in Tokyo, Japan

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The 2020 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXII Olympiad and officially branded as Tokyo 2020, were an international multi-sport event held from 23 July to 8 August 2021 in Tokyo, Japan, with some preliminary events that began on 21 July 2021. Tokyo was selected as the host city during the 125th IOC Session in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 7 September 2013.

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Super swimming & shared gold: Best moments from Tokyo 2020 Watch the best moments from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, featuring Adam Peaty, Tom Daley and a shared gold in the high jump. BBC Sport - Published on July 26, 2024
Wada launches independent review into failed tests The World Anti-Doping Agency launches an independent review after 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at Tokyo 2020 despite failing drug tests. BBC Sport - Published on April 25, 2024

Peaty calls for greater anti-doping transparency Olympic champion Adam Peaty calls for greater anti-doping transparency in sport after it emerged 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance before the Tokyo 2020 Games. BBC Sport - Published on April 24, 2024
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Olympic sailing gold medallist McIntyre retires Great Britain's Eilidh McIntyre - Olympic gold medallist at Tokyo 2020 - retires from professional sailing. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2023

British skateboarder becomes world champion at the age of 14 British skateboarder Sky Brown, who won a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, has become a world champion at the age of 14. Sky News - Published on February 13, 2023
LA Paralympic programme to retain same 22 sports The 2028 LA Paralympic Games will retain the same 22 sports as the rescheduled Tokyo Games and the 2024 Paris programme. BBC Sport - Published on January 30, 2023
Belarus coach charged with harassing sprinter A Belarus athletics coach who allegedly tried to force an athlete to fly home from the Tokyo Olympics is charged with improper conduct. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2023