<p>As the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-2020-closing-day-live-updates-final-events-underway-followed-by-ceremony-403835"><strong>Olympic Games</strong> </a>have been going on at a hectic pace in Tokyo, astronauts aboard the International Space Station(ISS) have created their own brand of <strong>"Space Olympics"</strong>.</p>

<p>The crew members had watched the opening ceremony high above the Earth as they split into two teams in space - <strong>Soyuz</strong> and Crew Dragon although the same <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/photos/indian-army-to-tokyo-olympic-gold-india-javelin-thrower-neeraj-chopras-unknown-journey-in-pictures-403758">Olympic</a> games could not be conducted in zero gravity.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="fr">Space <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Olympics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Olympics</a> 1/4:<br />
Lack-of-floor routine – much 👏 to Pyotr for completing his routine without touching anything, a difficult feat!<br />
🥇<br />
Gym hors-sol – on ne dirait pas comme ça, mais les immobilisations en plein vol de Piotr requièrent une grande expérience<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MissionAlpha?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MissionAlpha</a> <a href="https://t.co/gXAHSHHmcu">pic.twitter.com/gXAHSHHmcu</a></p>
— Thomas Pesquet (@Thom_astro) <a href="https://twitter.com/Thom_astro/status/1423780299243196422?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2021</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>The crew members came up with new original ideas for the games namely <strong>synchronised floating</strong> or lack-of-floor routine, very long jumps and no-hand ball as they put mini flags of the participating countries atop the ISS lab.</p>

<p>The <strong>ISS</strong> crew reportedly take&nbsp;part in two and half hours of daily exercises in space to maintain their fitness levels. The crew is commanded by Akihiko Hoshide of Japan where the Olympic Games are being held with three Americans,&nbsp;two Russian cosmonauts and one French astronaut onboard.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="fr">Space <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Olympics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Olympics</a> 2/4:<br />
No-handball – we had to adapt the rules a bit during the match, much investment on both sides for the win.<br />
🏐<br />
Handball sans les mains – les règles ont dû être adaptées au cours d’un match que nous décrirons sobrement comme intense. <a href="https://t.co/dVOv3GRThD">pic.twitter.com/dVOv3GRThD</a></p>
— Thomas Pesquet (@Thom_astro) <a href="https://twitter.com/Thom_astro/status/1423780526230548480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2021</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>The Olympic spirit is very much alive at the ISS with the advent of the cosmic games. &nbsp;French astronaut <strong>Thomas Pesquet </strong>said "The very first Space Olympics, for crew cohesion, we put together a friendly competition between the Soyuz team and the Crew Dragon team. With sports specific to space, mind you." &nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-2020-closing-ceremony-when-and-where-to-watch-ist-time-theme-venue-indian-flag-bearers-403843">Also Read:&nbsp;Tokyo Olympics 2020 closing ceremony: When and where to watch</a></p>

<p>The <strong>Maxar </strong>Earth observation satellite had earlier captured photos of Japan's National Stadium in Tokyo.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>French astronaut </strong>Thomas Pesquet had earlier wished the athletes good luck as the Olympic Games kicked off in Tokyo last month with the games now set to close today.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="fr">Space <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Olympics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Olympics</a> 4/4:<br />
Weightless sharpshooting – concentration and skill (or luck) proved necessary to reach the target.<br />
🎯<br />
Tir sans gravité – concentration et persévérance ont dicté cette épreuve pour bien négocier la trajectoire des élastiques<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MissionAlpha?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MissionAlpha</a> <a href="https://t.co/eV2cSxEWQ5">pic.twitter.com/eV2cSxEWQ5</a></p>
— Thomas Pesquet (@Thom_astro) <a href="https://twitter.com/Thom_astro/status/1423780871761534980?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2021</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>In a tweet, Pesquet said: "<strong>Weightless sharpshooting</strong> – concentration and skill (or luck) proved necessary to reach the target," as the crew celebrated the Olympic spirit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They also took part in "synchronised space swimming" to exhibit teamwork and crew cohesion.</p>

<p>"No-handball – we had to adapt the rules a bit during the match, much investment on both sides for the win," Pesquet informed.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from Agencies)</em><br />
&nbsp;</p>


As the Olympic Games have been going on at a hectic pace in Tokyo, astronauts aboard the International Space Station(ISS) have created their own brand of "Space Olympics".

As the Olympic Games have been going on at a hectic pace in Tokyo, astronauts aboard the International Space Station(ISS) have created their own brand of "Space Olympics". The crew members had watched the opening ceremony high above the Earth as they split into two teams in space - Soyuz and Crew Dragon although the same Olympic games could not be conducted in zero gravity. Space #Olympics 1/4: Lack-of-floor routine – much 👏 to Pyotr for completing his routine without touching anything, a difficult feat! 🥇 Gym hors-sol – on ne dirait pas comme ça, mais les immobilisations en plein vol de Piotr requièrent une grande expérience#MissionAlpha pic.twitter.com/gXAHSHHmcu — Thomas Pesquet (@Thom_astro) August 6, 2021 × The crew members came up with new original ideas for the games namely synchronised floating or lack-of-floor routine, very long jumps and no-hand ball as they put mini flags of the participating countries atop the ISS lab. The ISS crew reportedly take part in two and half hours of daily exercises in space to maintain their fitness levels. The crew is commanded by Akihiko Hoshide of Japan where the Olympic Games are being held with three Americans, two Russian cosmonauts and one French astronaut onboard. Space #Olympics 2/4: No-handball – we had to adapt the rules a bit during the match, much investment on both sides for the win. 🏐 Handball sans les mains – les règles ont dû être adaptées au cours d’un match que nous décrirons sobrement comme intense. pic.twitter.com/dVOv3GRThD — Thomas Pesquet (@Thom_astro) August 6, 2021 × The Olympic spirit is very much alive at the ISS with the advent of the cosmic games. French astronaut Thomas Pesquet said "The very first Space Olympics, for crew cohesion, we put together a friendly competition between the Soyuz team and the Crew Dragon team. With sports specific to space, mind you." Also Read: Tokyo Olympics 2020 closing ceremony: When and where to watch The Maxar Earth observation satellite had earlier captured photos of Japan's National Stadium in Tokyo. French astronaut Thomas Pesquet had earlier wished the athletes good luck as the Olympic Games kicked off in Tokyo last month with the games now set to close today. Space #Olympics 4/4: Weightless sharpshooting – concentration and skill (or luck) proved necessary to reach the target. 🎯 Tir sans gravité – concentration et persévérance ont dicté cette épreuve pour bien négocier la trajectoire des élastiques#MissionAlpha pic.twitter.com/eV2cSxEWQ5 — Thomas Pesquet (@Thom_astro) August 6, 2021 × In a tweet, Pesquet said: "Weightless sharpshooting – concentration and skill (or luck) proved necessary to reach the target," as the crew celebrated the Olympic spirit. They also took part in "synchronised space swimming" to exhibit teamwork and crew cohesion. "No-handball – we had to adapt the rules a bit during the match, much investment on both sides for the win," Pesquet informed. (With inputs from Agencies)

Watch: 'Space Olympics' at ISS with synchronised swimming, weightless sharpshooting & no-handball

space-olympics

Space Olympics, News on Space Olympics, stories on Space Olympics, articles on Space Olympics, Space Olympics stories at Wion, Space Olympics news, Space Olympics latest news

space olympics

Watch: 'Space Olympics' at ISS with synchronised swimming, weightless sharpshooting & no-handball