Tokyo Olympics 2021, Women's football: Netherlands thrash Zambia 10-3
Two goals from Stina Blackstenius and one from Lina Hurtig snapped the US Women's national team's unbeaten streak from January 2019
 "The Olympic Rings are photographed ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo")
The Olympic Rings are photographed ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo
Sporting events have started at Tokyo Olympics 2021 on Wednesday. Softball/Baseball and Women's football opening round of matches were played ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony on July 23. Sweden defeated the United States 3-0 in their opening match at Tokyo 2020. Two goals from Stina Blackstenius and one from Lina Hurtig snapped the US Women's national team's unbeaten streak from January 2019. Great Britain beats Chile 2-0 while Brazil thrashed China 5-0.
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Tokyo Olympics: Women’s football matches on July 21
Olympics 2021: Softball/Baseball matches results
Baseball returns to the Olympics for the first time since 2008. Mexico and Canada will be in action today after the host, Japan, defeated Australia 8-1 early in the day at Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium. In the second baseball match of the day, United States defeated Italy 2-1. In the third and last baseball match of the day Canada defeated Mexico 4-0.
Covid-19 scare at Tokyo Olympics
Covid-19 forced Tokyo 2020 organisers to postpone the Games for a year. It is becoming clear now that the Games are going to be staged under the shadow of Covid-19. Coronavirus cases related to Olympics rose to 71 on Tuesday. The organisers said that 71 Games-related people, including athletes, journalists, officials, volunteers, and workers, had now tested positive. The total includes 31 international visitors.
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Tokyo Olympics: Women’s football matches on July 21
| Football | ||
| Matches | Time (IST) | Result |
| Great Britain vs Chile | Great Britain won | 2-0 (final score) |
| China vs Brazil | Brazil won | 0-5 (final score) |
| Sweden vs United States | Sweden won | 3-0 (final score) |
| Japan vs Canada | Match drawn | 1-1 (final score) |
| Zambia vs Netherlands | Netherlands won | 3-10 (final score) |
| Australia vs New Zealand | Australia won | 2-1 (final score) |
Olympics 2021: Softball/Baseball matches results
Baseball returns to the Olympics for the first time since 2008. Mexico and Canada will be in action today after the host, Japan, defeated Australia 8-1 early in the day at Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium. In the second baseball match of the day, United States defeated Italy 2-1. In the third and last baseball match of the day Canada defeated Mexico 4-0.
| Baseball/Softball | ||
| Matches | Time (IST) | Result |
| Australia vs Japan | Japan won | 1-8 |
| Italy vs United States | United States won | 0-2 |
| Mexico vs Canada | Canada won | 0-4 |
Covid-19 scare at Tokyo Olympics
Covid-19 forced Tokyo 2020 organisers to postpone the Games for a year. It is becoming clear now that the Games are going to be staged under the shadow of Covid-19. Coronavirus cases related to Olympics rose to 71 on Tuesday. The organisers said that 71 Games-related people, including athletes, journalists, officials, volunteers, and workers, had now tested positive. The total includes 31 international visitors.
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Olympics 2021 live updates, Women's football: Australia vs New Zealand
Australia beats New Zealand 2-1.
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Olympics 2021 live updates, Women's football: Zambia vs Netherlands
Netherlands routs Zambia 10-3 in their opening match.
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Olympics 2021 live updates, Women's football: Zambia vs Netherlands in second half
Netherlands score the 9th goal of the match.
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Olympics 2021 live updates, Women's football: Australia vs New Zealand
Australia leads 2-0 against New Zealand in second half
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Olympics 2021 live updates, Women's football: Zambia vs Netherlands in second half
Netherlands leads 8 goals to one against Zambia. 25 minutes of play still left in the game.
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Olympics 2021 live updates, Women's football: Australia vs New Zealand
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Olympics 2021 live updates, Women's football: Zambia vs Netherlands in first half
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Olympics 2021 live updates, Women's football: Zambia vs Netherlands in first half
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Olympics 2021 live updates, Women's football: Japan vs Canada in first half
Canada leads 1-0 in first half.
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Olympics 2021 live updates, Women's football: Japan vs Canada in first half
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Olympics 2021 live updates, Women's football: Sweden vs USA
Sweden beats United States 3-0.
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Olympics 2021 live updates, Women's football: Sweden vs USA in second half
Sweden leads 3-0 in the second half with 10 minutes of play remaining.
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Olympics 2021 live updates, Women's football: Brazil vs China at full time
Brazil beats China 5-0 in their opening match.
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Olympics 2021 live updates, Women's football: Sweden vs USA
Sweden leads 2-0 in the second half. In Rio Olympics Sweden knocked USA out of competition in quarterfinals.
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Olympics 2021 live updates, Women's football: Brazil vs China in second half
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First Published: Jul 21 2021 | 9:51 AM IST
