What’s In This Issue?
A Sneak Preview of the Opening Ceremonies
If you want to watch the start of the Games LIVE from the U.S., you'll have to get an early start. Thanks to the 13-hour time difference, NBC will be broadcasting the Opening Ceremonies LIVE starting at 6:55am EST on Friday, July 23rd. Or if you're not a fanatic like some of us, you can just wait for the rebroadcast later that evening. Either way, to help you get ready, here's a sneak preview of what to expect from the Opening Ceremonies.
Get An Inside Look At The Olympics Village
Some of the venues are already open and videos are starting to emerge of what they look like. I was only lucky enough to make it inside the Olympic Village once (it's usually off-limits to anyone but athletes). In this article, you can watch some videos and also learn some interesting stats about what athletes and teams are shipping to Tokyo. Apparently the British team has 45,000 tea bags and 8,000 porridge pots on its list.
Will the Competition Be Easier This Year With Less Competitors Participating?
Apparently, only 17 swimmers entered in Women’s 200 Butterfly, fewer entrants than in previous Games. In other sports, such as tennis, some of the biggest names are opting out of the Olympics. If you are wondering if Covid-19 affected the field of competitors that will be in Tokyo, the answer seems to be pretty clear.
What To Expect at the Olympic's Newest Sport ... Surfing
This year surfing has been added to the list of Olympic events for the first time and this overview tell you everything you need to know about how the sport will work, be judged, and how you can watch.
