Olympic Schedule
The Tokyo Olympic Games is finally here after being postponed last summer due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
The action got underway on Wednesday, July 21, with the opening ceremony marking the official start to the Games two days later. A total of 339 events will take place across 33 sporting disciplines, with karate, sport climbing, surfing and skateboarding all making their Olympic debuts.
The first gold medal was won on Saturday, July 24 as China's Yang Qian claimed victory in the women's 10-meter rifle competition.
The closing ceremony will officially bring an end to the Games on Sunday, August 8.
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