Tokyo Olympic & Paralympic Games Tickets Can Be Refunded Due To Postponement
The Tokyo 2020 organizing committee has said it will issue ticket refunds for those spectators unable to attend due to the delay.
Japan’s Junya Koga Breaks Silence On Suicide Thoughts & Redemption After Ban
“I wish there was an organization or group who can advise and support the athletes who fall in a situation like mine,” Junya Koga says, reflecting on his ban.
Rikako Ikee Aims To Return To Racing In October
19-year-old Rikako Ikee spent most of 2019 in a hospital undergoing leukemia treatments. Now back in the pool, she’s aiming for an October racing return.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Ryan Murphy’s Daily Menu
Read up on this week’s edition of Beyond the Lane Lines, featuring Ryan Murphy, Rikako Ikee, Daiya Seto and more in unique stories from around the web.
Rikako Ikee Set To Speak At Spectator-Less Olympic Countdown Event
19-year-old Japanese swimming champion Rikako Ikee may not swim at the 2020 Olympics, but she is still getting involved in the international sporting event.
High-Level International Meets For July 2020
Western Australia is among locales on schedule to host a swimming meet during the month of July, the first since coronavirus restrictions have been lifted.
Speedo Becomes Official Sponsor of Chinese National Swimming Team
Speedo is the new exclusive partner of the Chinese National Team, an extension of the brand’s official partnership with the Chinese Swimming Association.
Ryosuke Irie Hits 100 Back Mark Of 53.1 In Unofficial Time Trial
30-year-old Ryosuke Irie established a strong 53.10 100 backstroke baseline as he gets back to training with a home-based Olympic Games just over 1 year away.
Japanese Olympic Icon Kosuke Kitajima Appointed Chairman Of Tokyo Swimming Assn
Retired Japanese swimming icon Kosuke Kitajima has been appointed Chairman of the Tokyo Swimming Association after having served as Vice the last 2 years.
Olympic Champion Kosuke Hagino: ‘The Extra Year Of Preparation Is A Gift’
New father Kosuke Hagino is readjusting his perspective with any extra year of training in the quest of defending his 400m IM Olympic gold medal.
Katie Ledecky Gives Glimpse Into Her Tokyo Olympic Games Schedule
Although she says she doesn’t count on a certain number of medals, American Katie Ledecky does have her eye on a certain number of events in Tokyo.
Japan Releases Protocols For Returning To Domestic Competition
Japan’s aquatic governing body, JASF, has published one of the first sets of guidelines specific to competitions themselves.
Next Year’s Olympics Have Secured 80% Of Venues, As Candidate Wants Event Nixed
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games organizers announced that 80% of the venues required to host the event have been secured for next summer.
Japan’s Safety Guidelines Specifically Address Athletes’ Mental Health
The Japanese Swimming Federation (JASF) included mindful steps to help ensure that its athletes’ mental health is taken into account when returning.
Japanese Record Holder Rikako Ikee’s New Coach Revealed
19-year-old Rikako Ikee has selected a new coach as she resumes training in and out of the water in pursuit of a Paris 2024 appearance.