olympics
To Racists Who Attacked Her Family, It Didn’t Matter She Made Olympic History
Vandana Katariya is India’s top hockey goal-scorer, but for some, she just wasn’t born into the right caste.
Canadian Soccer Player Just Became First Trans Athlete to Win Olympic Gold
Quinn, a midfielder with the Canadian women's soccer team, just made Olympic history.
India Is Rewarding Its Olympic Winners With Free Cement
India’s multiple medals aren’t just a source of pride. They also come with gifts, both weird and wonderful.
14-Year-Old Diver Competed to Earn Money for Sick Mom. Her Dives Were Literally Perfect.
The new Olympic record holder has never been to amusement parks or zoos, but hopes to one day play on claw machines.
How Truck Drivers Helped This Girl Achieve Her Olympic Dream
Mirabai Chanu was the first to bring India a medal from Tokyo Olympics 2020. So she decided to celebrate those who helped her get here.
This Olympian’s Overjoyed Celebration Is Proof That Winning Bronze Is Better Than Silver
The Brazilian swimmer Bruno Fratus is living proof that third isn’t the worst place to be on the podium.
How the Philippines Became a Boxing Powerhouse
Boxers have long been the Philippines’ most reliable athletes in international competition. It didn’t happen overnight.
Here’s What Olympians Are Treating Themselves to After Competing
After competing in one of the biggest sporting events in the world, a hearty meal is in order.
Footballer To Make History As First Ever Trans Athlete To Win Olympic Medal
Canada’s Quinn, who is non-binary, is guaranteed at least a silver medal after the team made it to the final.
Chinese Medalists Wear Mao Pins, Then Edit Them Out of Photo Following Controversy
Their Mao badges are mysteriously missing in a photo shared by one of the athletes.
The Tokyo Games Are the Gayest Olympics Yet. But Not For Japan’s Athletes.
LGBTQ activists in Japan hoped the Olympics would spur legal action to protect gay and transgender rights in the country. They’re still waiting.
Olympic Staff Who Deserve Their Own Gold Medal
If Tokyo’s heat wasn’t bad enough, imagine being under the sun for 90 minutes.