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Change the Game: New sport athletes set for Tokyo Olympics

July 23, 2021 2:49 pm NBC Olympics

The Tokyo Olympics introduces a number of first-time Olympic sports and a new class of Olympians are ready to share their creativity and passion for…

Change the Game: Inspiring first-time medal victories

July 23, 2021 2:49 pm NBC Olympics

Athletes from the Refugee Olympic team and small nations now have greater access to the Olympics which has created more opportunities for inspiring…

Change the Game: ‘Modern Olympians’ take over at Tokyo Games

July 23, 2021 2:48 pm NBC Olympics

Athlete competing at the Tokyo Olympics show what it means to be a ‘Modern Olympian.’ Modern Olympians are bold and confident. They break age…

Change the Game: Skateboarding is ready for Olympic debut

July 23, 2021 2:47 pm NBC Olympics

From its mysterious origins to the Tokyo Olympics, skateboarding makes its debut at the 2020 Games and the athletes are ready to use the platform to…

Change the Game: Women competing at historic rate in Tokyo

July 23, 2021 2:47 pm NBC Olympics

The number of Olympic events available to women has steadily grown throughout the years and Tokyo is set to be the most gender equal Olympics ever…

US women’s national soccer team players appeal equal pay lawsuit decision

July 23, 2021 2:35 pm CNN Newsource

By Homero De la Fuente and David Close, CNN Players from the United States women’s national soccer team filed an appeal Friday to overturn a…

How to watch the Tokyo Olympic Games on the networks of NBC

July 23, 2021 2:23 pm NBC Olympics

The Tokyo Olympic Games are here, and coverage can be seen on the networks of NBC, as well as online on NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app.…

Kornacki returns to big board to preview Olympic schedule

July 23, 2021 1:12 pm NBC Olympics

Steve Kornacki joins TODAY to talk about where fans can find all their Olympic coverage for the Tokyo…

Opening Ceremony marks start of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

July 23, 2021 12:23 pm NBC Olympics

Look back at some of the top moments from the Opening Ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, including acts showcasing Japanese culture, the Parade of…

Hawk: Long time coming for skateboarding to be in Olympics

July 23, 2021 12:49 pm NBC Olympics

Tony Hawk talks with the TODAY crew about skateboarding’s debut in the Olympics and what fans can…

Huston embracing Tokyo spotlight in skateboarding debut

July 23, 2021 12:43 pm NBC Olympics

Tom Llamas catches up with USA skateboarder Nyjah Huston to talk about how he’s taking the next step in his already impressive career by joining Team…

Gustaitis, USA Rugby have medal expectations for Tokyo

July 23, 2021 12:34 pm NBC Olympics

Team USA rugby co-captain Abby Gustaitis joins TODAY to talk about the team’s expectations for the Tokyo Olympics and the growth of the sport in the…

Gaines expects big Tokyo performances from Ledecky, Dressel

July 23, 2021 12:21 pm NBC Olympics

Rowdy Gaines stops by TODAY to talk about the high expectations for Caeleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky for the Tokyo Olympics and the youth movement…

Opening Ceremony dazzles in Tokyo with performances, emotion

July 23, 2021 12:06 pm NBC Olympics

Alexa Shaw recaps the Opening Ceremony, the new flag bearers, and introduces us to a French fan who is out of this…

Eddy Alvarez surprised by family after Opening Ceremony

July 23, 2021 11:55 am NBC Olympics

Team USA flagbearer Eddy Alvarez joins TODAY to talk about his experience at the Opening Ceremony and gets a surprise visit from his family after the…

The Olympic rings are shown during the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony.

Abrahamson: How will we write the history of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

July 23, 2021 11:55 am NBC Olympics

Destiny has offered the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games a special calling. Now the question: How will we write their…

What to expect from Biles, USA gymnastics in Tokyo

July 23, 2021 11:50 am NBC Olympics

Nastia Liukin joins the TODAY Show to take a look ahead at what we can expect from Simone Biles and USA gymnastics in…

Naomi Osaka lights Olympic cauldron at Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony

July 24, 2021 12:09 am CNN Newsource

By George Ramsay, CNN With no fans in attendance and a reduced number of athletes joining the parade, the Tokyo Olympics‘ Opening Ceremony…

Naomi Osaka carries a torch to the cauldron inside Olympic Stadium before lighting the Olympic flame at the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Naomi Osaka lights Olympic cauldron at Tokyo Opening Ceremony

July 23, 2021 10:54 am NBC Olympics

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka, 23, lit the Olympic cauldron during the Opening Ceremony at the Tokyo Olympic…

Best Moments of Olympic Day 0

July 23, 2021 9:51 am NBC Olympics

The cauldron is lit, and the Tokyo Olympic Games are officially underway. Take a look back at what’s happened over the last three days in Tokyo —…