San Francisco woman first female weightlifter to represent Tonga at Tokyo Olympics

A 20-year-old woman from San Francisco will be competing as a weightlifter in the Tokyo Olympics. Her coaches say she worked hard to overcome challenges to achieve success.

For new generation of Olympians, path was through NCAA beach

Sarah Sponcil and Kelly Claes are the youngest U.S. team to qualify for the Olympics, thanks to the NCAA beach volleyball program that launched in 2012.

Sports stars come together to support Sha'Carri Richardson

In past years, many stellar athletes have had their careers cut short due to their stance on consuming substances like marijuana.

Fans banned at Tokyo Olympics after officials declare state of emergency

Fans were banned from the postponed Tokyo Olympics set to open in just two weeks after a state of emergency was declared on Thursday.

'Rules are rules': Biden responds to Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension due to positive marijuana test

President Biden said "the rules are the rules" and sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson knew them before using marijuana, which she tested positive for and will therefore not be allowed to compete in the Olympics later this month.

Track star's positive drug test was for THC, may mean end of Olympic dream

Track star Sha'Carri Richardson has been suspended from competing for a month, following a positive drug test for THC. It may mean the end of her Olympic dream.

Sha'Carri Richardson suspended, will miss Olympic 100 after drug test

Sha’Carri Richardson cannot run in the Olympic 100-meter race after testing positive for a chemical found in marijuana, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency announced Friday.

Tokyo Olympics 2021: No alcohol or cheering allowed

According to event organizers, the Olympic Games will ban alcohol at venues and ask fans to refrain from cheering in a bid to prevent another surge of coronavirus infections in Japan.

Japan's emperor is 'extremely worried' about Olympics amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

The head of the Imperial Palace in Japan says Emperor Naruhito is “extremely worried” that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus.

Warriors' Steph Curry won't be going to the Olympics

Team USA will now prepare for training camp with Warriors teammate Draymond Green, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, Bradley Beal, Jayson Tatum, Devin Booker, Bam Adebayo and James Harden.

Transgender weightlifter selected to compete at Tokyo Olympics

Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard from New Zealand will be the first transgender athlete to ever compete at an Olympic Games.

Tokyo Olympics to allow up to 10,000 local fans in venues

Toyko Olympics organizers have set a limit of 50% of capacity up to a maximum of 10,000 fans for all Olympic venues.

Tokyo Olympics: Japan’s top medical adviser says 'no fans' safest

Japan’s top medical adviser said the safest way to hold the Tokyo Olympics is without fans, seeming to put him at odds with organizers.

Gymnast Simone Biles claims 7th US title, eyes Tokyo Olympics

Simone Biles looks ready for Tokyo. So it seems, are the leading contenders vying to join the reigning world and Olympic gymnastics champion in Japan next month.

US warns Americans not to travel to Japan weeks before Tokyo Olympics

The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.

Bay Area Olympic athlete, coach react to travel advisory to Japan

The U.S. State Department is warning U.S. citizens against travel to Japan because of rising COVID-19 infection rates. It comes two months before Tokyo is set to host the Summer Olympics.

IOC VP faces backlash for saying Tokyo Olympics are on despite pandemic

Comments from an IOC vice president saying the Tokyo Olympics will go on even if the city is under a COVID-19 state of emergency have stirred a backlash in Japan.

Pfizer, BioNtech donating vaccines for Olympic athletes

Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.