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Olympics Latest: US mixed relay team reinstated after appeal

July 30, 2021 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic:

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The U.S. Olympic mixed relay team has been reinstated after originally being disqualified and will compete in Saturday’s final.

Ma Long wins 2nd Olympic gold in men’s table tennis

By FOSTER KLUGJuly 30, 2021 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — For the fourth straight Olympics, Chinese men have swept the table tennis gold and silver medals in singles.

Ma Long defended his Olympic title on Friday by beating teammate and top-ranked player Fan Zhendong 11-4, 10-12, 11-8, 11-9, 3-11, 11-7.

China looks to extend table tennis domination at Tokyo Games

By FOSTER KLUGJuly 2, 2021 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: China won all four gold medals in Rio. It was China versus China in the women’s singles gold medal match, with Ding Ning beating teammate Li Xiaoxia, reversing the result from the London Games.