Tokyo Olympics 2020 Australia

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Japan top Australia in softball as delayed Summer Games open

Playing about 150 miles north of the main Olympic sites in Tokyo, the teams lined up for the national anthems in a stadium with a listed capacity of 30,000 that had about 50 spectators, presumably team and Olympic officials, plus media.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Australian tennis player Alex de Minaur to miss Games after testing positive for COVID-19

De Minaur, the top-ranked Australian men's player, returned a positive test for the virus in Spain -- where he lives -- earlier this week, according to local media.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Ashleigh Barty, Nick Kyrgios headline 11-member Australian tennis team

The Australia team comprises six men and five women, including former US Open champion Sam Stosur who will be going to her fifth Olympic Games at the age of 37.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Australia set for swim trials as 'perverts' row makes waves

Swimming has long been the medal-winning backbone of the country, which claimed 10 in the pool at the 2016 Games in Rio, matching their feat from London four years earlier.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Australia's softball team becomes first to arrive in Japan for Games

The "Aussie Spirit" squad touched down in Narita airport outside Tokyo along with their support staff and were immediately ushered off for coronavirus testing.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Australia likely to prioritise vaccination for Games-bound athletes

Earlier this month, the government in Canberra joined a growing number of countries halting the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine for younger people over fears it can cause serious blood clots.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Jacco Verhaeren quits as coach of Australia's swim team after Olympic delay; Rohan Taylor takes charge

Jacco Verhaeren is standing down as head coach of Australia’s swim team, leaving Rohan Taylor to guide the Olympic squad in Tokyo next year.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Australia's Kyle Chalmers looking to cement himself as one of greatest swimmer at 'biggest' Games

Kyle Chalmers stunned the swimming world when he stormed to gold in the 100 metres freestyle at the Rio Olympics and the Australian believes greatness awaits if he can retain his title in Tokyo next year.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Australia says qualified athletes assured of their spots in 2021; IOC yet to issue clarification

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has said athletes who have already qualified for the Tokyo Games are assured of their spots when the global sporting showpiece takes place in 2021.