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Tokyo Olympics 2020: Japanese badminton ace Kento Momota 'positive' about Games debut after several career mishaps

World number one Momota was banned from Japan's Rio Games team in 2016 for illegal gambling, and was almost forced to retire last year after a serious car crash.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Japan's government plans new virus state of emergency as COVID-19 cases rise

With just two weeks until the 23 July opening ceremony, coronavirus infections are rising in the capital, and the spread of the more infectious Delta variant has spooked officials.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: IOA seeks clarification from Games organisers, this time on entry of foreign-based athletes

The Tokyo organisers have prescribed stricter regulations for all travellers — including athletes, coaches and support staff — from 11 countries, including India, where different variants of COVID-19 have been identified, within 14 days of their arrival in Tokyo.