Sunisa Lee claimed the coveted all-around gold medal many expected to see go to her United States teammate Simone Biles on Thursday, as the Tokyo Olympics gymnastics competition moved on without its biggest star.

Tokyo Olympics: Sunisa Lee grabs all-around gold for US as Simone Biles watches on

On Wednesday, a break between the second and final set worked wonders for Daniil Medvedev during his third-round men's singles match at the Tokyo Olympics. On Thursday, it didn't.

Tokyo Olympics: 'Wanted to change my skin' during break, says Daniil Medvedev

A photo of weightlifting gold medallist Hou Zhihui captured by Reuters has angered China. Chinese diplomats and a media house have slammed the news agency for showing an 'ugly' photo among all clicked in the game.

Tokyo Olympics: China slams news agency for posting 'ugly' picture of athlete; netizens hit back

The sporting director of the German cycling federation has been told to return home from the Tokyo Olympics after making racist remarks during Wednesday's men's Olympic road time trial, the German team said on Thursday.

Tokyo Olympics: German cycling sports director sent home after racist remarks

Even after reporting the highest daily jump in COVID-19 infections among the Tokyo games participants, the organizers of the games have dismissed any link to the COVID. Experts have warned that the rising number of cases could lead to a health crisis.

Tokyo games participants test positive for COVID, organisers dismiss any link to virus

American pole vaulter and reigning world champion Sam Kendricks is out of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 after testing positive for COVID-19, the officials confirmed on Thursday.

Tokyo Olympics: American star pole-vaulter Sam Kendricks tests positive for COVID-19

PV Sindhu of India advanced to the quarterfinals of the women's singles event at the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday, defeating Mia Blichfeldt of Denmark 21-15, 21-13.

Tokyo Olympics: 'Important to focus on every point, and not match': PV Sindhu after storming into quarter-finals

At the Tokyo Olympics, the food for the South Korean team is being tested for radiation. South Koreans fear that the organisers could be serving meals made from contaminated ingredients from Fukushima. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas | The Olympics: South Korea tests athlete meals over radiation fear

The archery events threw a few shocks. Teen sensation Kim De Jeok of Korea, fifth seed Hiroki Muto of Japan, and eighth seed Dutchman Sjef van der Berg being wiped out.

Tokyo Olympics, Archery: Pravin Jadhav knocks out World no. 2 Galsan Bazarzhapov in 1st round

The organisers of Tokyo Olympics 2020 have announced that 16 new COVID-19 cases have emerged that were associated with the event on Wednesday, however, they confirmed that none of them were athletes.

Tokyo Olympics: 16 more cases of COVID-19 emerge taking the total number to 169

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu progressed into the Round of 16 in the women's singles after beating Hong Kong's Cheung Ngan Yi in straight sets at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 on Wednesday.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: PV Sindhu books a knockout berth after beating Cheung Ngan Yi

Sjoerd Marijne, the coach of Indian women's hockey, was furious while describing his side's loss against Great Britain on Wednesday and called it the "worst match" of the ongoing Olympics.

Tokyo Olympics- 'This was our worst match': Indian women's hockey coach furious after match against Great Britain

Novak Djokovic moved one step closer to a historic Golden Slam on Wednesday, advancing into the Tokyo 2020 men's singles quarter-finals as other competitors struggled in hot and humid conditions.

Olympics 2020: Novak Djokovic marches on as rivals struggle in Tokyo heat

Isolation and the absence of family and friends have taken a toll on athletes` mental health at the Tokyo Olympics, with some struggling to cope with the challenges posed by the pandemic while carrying their country`s hopes on the global sports stage.

Olympics: Pandemic takes toll on athletes' mental health at Tokyo Games

Daniil Medvedev lost his cool after a journalist asked him a question on Russian athletes carrying a 'stigma of cheaters' coming into the Olympic Games. ALSO READ: Olympics- 'If I die will the ITF take responsibility?

Tokyo Olympics: Daniil Medvedev fumes at journalist, asks for him to be removed over 'cheater' question

Olympic host city Tokyo recorded the highest one day daily COVID-19 cases recording 3,177 cases as infections continued to rise in Japan. The mega event has been taking place without spectators with the Delta variant sweeping the country with Tokyo being the hardest-hit city.

Olympic city Tokyo witnesses surge in COVID-19 cases for second consecutive day

Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev was visibly upset due to the stifling conditions for tennis in Tokyo Olympics 2020. World number 2 went up to the umpire and told him that he could finish his match but wanted to know who will take responsibility if he died.

Olympics- 'If I die will the ITF take responsibility?': Daniil Medvedev fumes over Tokyo heat

Deepika Kumari faced Bhutan's Karma in the first round with a ninth position finish in the qualification round and won 6-0. The World no.1 archer was on target. She remained quiet and her tirelessness has been first class.

Tokyo Olympics: Indian archer Deepika Kumari beats Jennifer Fernandez and advances to quarter-finals

U.S. gymnast Simone Biles pulled out of a second event at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday, withdrawing from the individual all-around competition to focus on her mental health.

Tokyo Olympics: Simone Biles pulls out of individual all-around competition to focus on mental health

Two skateboarding gold medals in two days have made the people of Japan excited about the sport which is making its Olympic debut in Tokyo 2020.

Japanese skateboarders 'excited' by two gold medal victories

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has emerged as an inspiration for youngsters after winning a silver medal for India at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 in Weightlifting Women's 49kg category.

Tokyo Olympics: Mirabai Chanu reacts to video of small girl mimicking her silver-winning moment - Watch

Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain welcomed cheer to the country on a generally baffling day at the Tokyo Olympics. The first woman boxer from Assam at the Games displayed a tight fight against the experienced Nadine Apetz at the Kokugikan Arena.

Tokyo 2020: Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain moves into quarterfinals with a win over German pugilist

Japan's tennis star Naomi Osaka has been eliminated from the women's tennis singles tournament at Tokyo Olympics 2020 on July 27 (Tuesday) after being defeated in the third round.

Tokyo Olympics: Japan's tennis star Naomi Osaka knocked out of third round

National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) President Raninder Singh Sodhi on Tuesday said he is deliberating on overhauling the coaching staff as shooters have not been able to perform on expected lines at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.

Tokyo Olympics: Overhaul of coaching staff on cards after poor display by shooters, says Raninder Singh

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