The Tokyo 2020 Olympics Are Here!

Tokyo Olympic Stadium alight with fireworks to kick off the Opening Ceremony (Olympics.com)

The Games of the XXXII are officially open!

And, Games & Rings is ready to dive in. I'll be updating the blog throughout Tokyo 2020's two weeks, with a slimmed-down daily version of the usual posts - top headline roundups, social posts, and ones to watch - all with a focus still on athletes' stories.

Miraitowa is ready to watch some Olympics!

​Important Links
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Tokyo 2020 Official Site

​Official Competition Schedule
(note listings in JST time zone)

NBCUniversal's Television Schedule

NBCU's Day-by-Day TV Highlights

​See links for news sites and blog under the "Favorite Sites" listing, in the right-side column of this blog, for, well, news and blog commentary from other sites.

What events are you excited to see?

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