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items: Karate at the Olympics: GB team and rules
items: Canoeing at the Olympics: GB team, rules, sprint and slalom explained
items: Judo at the Olympics: GB team and rules
items: Boxing at the Olympics: Who will fight in Tokyo?
items: Basketball at the Olympics: Rules and which NBA stars will feature
items: Badminton at the Olympics: GB team, rules and net height
items: Field hockey at the Olympics: GB Team, rules, countries involved
items: Cycling at the Olympic Games: GB cyclists, events and categories
items: Baseball at the Olympics: How it works and does Britain have a team?
items: Archery at the Olympics: GB team, rules, events and what the target is called

Karate at the Olympics: GB team and rules
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date: 2021-08-04T08:00:27.000Z
creator: Jamie Ewbank
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Olympics
subject: Olympics 2020
description: Karate is ready to make its debut at the Olympic Games in Japan, its original home, and we've rounded up everything you need to know.
encoded: Karate becomes an Olympic sport for the first time in 2021 and what a fitting location to introduce the martial arts event to the world on such a stage. The event will feature both a combat competition (kumite) and a subjectively judged demonstration of technique (kata) with a number of elite superstars in pursuit of the first gold medals in karate. RadioTimes.com brings you up to speed with everything you need to know about karate at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo in the summer of 2021. When is karate at the Olympics? Karate runs between Thursday 5th August until Friday 7th August. It's one of the last events to begin at the Games, but karate's Olympic debut – in its homeland – should be a sight to behold. Check out our guide on how to watch Olympics 2020 or see Olympics on TV today for more details, timings, and exclusive expert analysis from some of the biggest names in world sport over the coming weeks. Sir Chris Hoy, Beth Tweddle, Rebecca Adlington, Matthew Pinsent and Dame Jess Ennis-Hill are among the stars we have to being their esteemed opinions, so don't miss what they have to say. Olympic karate rules Men and women have three weight categories each: -67kg, -75kg and +75kg for the men, and -55kg, -61kg and +61kg for the women. Participants are known as karateka, and will face each other on an 8 x 8 matt. Competitors are awarded one, two or three points per successful strike on the target areas of their opponents body. The winner of the match is decided either by a karateka taking an 8-point lead over their opponent, or by having the highest score at the end of the three minute match. In the event of a draw, the match is awarded to the karateka who scored the first point. In the event of a scoreless draw, the panel of five judges will decide the winner. In kata, competitors are allowed to choose one of the 102 approved sequences of movements used by karateka to practice. These sequences are known as kata and give this competition its name. Judges will asse…

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Canoeing at the Olympics: GB team, rules, sprint and slalom explained
type: item
date: 2021-07-25T00:00:07.000Z
creator: Jamie Ewbank
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Olympics
subject: Olympics 2020
description: Your complete guide to the rules, terminology and competitors in the Olympic's canoeing events.
encoded: Canoeing is rip-roaring back onto our TV screens at the Olympic Games with a stack of medals to be won across multiple disciplines and we're on hand to help you make the most of it all. There are 16 medals to be won in total, with plenty of top candidates gunning for glory. Whether you prefer the speed of the sprint or swerving of the slalom, there's something for everyone in the canoeing events. RadioTimes.com brings you up to speed with everything you need to know about canoeing at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo in the summer of 2021. Viewers who are looking to watch each and every sport from the Tokyo Olympics 2020, you can tune in for full coverage via online streaming platform discovery+ When is canoeing at the Olympics? Canoe slalom runs between Sunday 25th July until Friday 30th July. Once that wraps up, canoe sprint runs between Monday 2nd August until Saturday 7th August. Check out our guide on how to watch Olympics 2020 or see Olympics on TV today for more details, timings, and exclusive expert analysis from some of the biggest names in world sport over the coming weeks. Sir Chris Hoy, Beth Tweddle, Rebecca Adlington, Matthew Pinsent and Dame Jess Ennis-Hill are among the stars we have to being their esteemed opinions, so don't miss what they have to say. What are the categories for Olympic canoeing? The Olympic canoeing events break down into a number of different disciplines. To start with, there's a distinction between canoeing (kneeling in the boat with a single-bladed paddle) and kayaking (sitting in the boat with a double-bladed paddle). Next there's the number of people in the boat – single, double or four in a kayak, single or double in a canoe. Events are given labels such as C-1, K-2 which translate as 'Canoe, one person' and 'Kayak, two person'. There are 12 medals to be won in the canoe sprint events: Men: K-1 200m, K-1 1000m, K-2 1000m and K-4 500m. Plus C-1 1000m and C-2 1000m. Women: K-1 200m, K-1 500m, K-2 500m and K-4 500m. Plus C-1 200m …

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Judo at the Olympics: GB team and rules
type: item
date: 2021-07-24T03:30:12.000Z
creator: Jamie Ewbank
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Olympics
subject: Olympics 2020
description: Judo, also known as "the gentle way", is a combat sport which features throws, pins and holds rather than punches and kicks. Here's everything you need to know about the Olympic judo competition.
encoded: Judo returns to the Nippon Budokan, where the sport made its Olympic debut in 1964, in the summer of 2021 as competitors from across the globe head to Tokyo. A grand total of 386 judoka from 129 countries will compete across the sport's 14 weight classes – seven for each gender – and a new mixed team format will also make its debut. RadioTimes.com brings you up to speed with everything you need to know about judo at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo in the summer of 2021. When is judo at the Olympics? Judo runs from Saturday 24th July until Saturday 31st July. Medal finals will take place on every single day of the eight days of judo contests so don't blink or you'll miss one! Check out our guide on how to watch Olympics 2020 or see Olympics on TV today for more details, timings, and exclusive expert analysis from some of the biggest names in world sport over the coming weeks. Sir Chris Hoy, Beth Tweddle, Rebecca Adlington, Matthew Pinsent and Dame Jess Ennis-Hill are among the stars we have to being their esteemed opinions, so don't miss what they have to say. Viewers who are looking to watch each and every sport from the Tokyo Olympics 2020, you can tune in for full coverage via online streaming platform discovery+ Olympic judo rules The objective of judo is to subdue your opponent without striking them, using a variety of throws, pins or joint locks. Competitors face each other on a 10x10 padded mat and begin by making grabs at each other in an attempt to unbalance their opponent or achieve a firm hold with which to throw. The sport allows 68 different throwing techniques, known as nagewaza, and 32 grappling techniques, called katamewaza. Competitors are awarded a half-point called a waza-ari for successful moves, but a perfectly executed throw will receive ippon, a full point, which automatically wins the match. Ippon can also be awarded for holds that keep the opponent pinned for 20 seconds, or choke holds that force the opponent to submit. Since 2016, judo rules…

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Boxing at the Olympics: Who will fight in Tokyo?
type: item
date: 2021-07-24T02:00:04.000Z
creator: Jamie Ewbank
subject: Boxing
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Olympics
subject: Olympics 2020
description: Boxing has a rich history of giving some of the world's top fighters their big breakthrough. RadioTimes.com rounds up everything you need to know about boxing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
encoded: Boxing at the Olympic Games has paved the way for numerous fighters to earn a name for themselves and move into the big leagues, with Anthony Joshua, Katie Taylor and Amir Khan all scrapping their way into the public eye with sparkling Olympic displays. This year looks set to offer a fresh batch of fighters the chance to impress on the biggest stage of all, but who will feature at the Games? And will they take their chance? RadioTimes.com brings you up to speed with everything you need to know about boxing at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo in the summer of 2021. Viewers who are looking to watch each and every sport from the Tokyo Olympics 2020, you can tune in for full coverage via online streaming platform discovery+ When is boxing at the Olympics? Boxing runs between Saturday 24th July until Sunday 8th August. Medal finals begin from Saturday 31st July and run until the competition ends. Check out our guide on how to watch Olympics 2020 or see Olympics on TV today for more details, timings, and exclusive expert analysis from some of the biggest names in world sport over the coming weeks. Sir Chris Hoy, Beth Tweddle, Rebecca Adlington, Matthew Pinsent and Dame Jess Ennis-Hill are among the stars we have to being their esteemed opinions, so don't miss what they have to say. Team GB Olympic boxers GB Boxing will send a team of eleven boxers to Tokyo, including European gold medallists Pat McCormack and Lauren Price, fighting at welterweight and middleweight respectively. Among the big hitters, Frazer and Cheavon Clarke will be fighting at superheavyweight, while comparative newcomer Caroline Dubois qualified for the Olympics in only her fifth senior fight. How do you qualify for Olympic boxing? Traditionally, boxers qualify for a place at the Olympics by winning multiple bouts at regional qualifying events for Asia & Oceania, Europe, Pan-America and Africa. The coronavirus pandemic caused the cancellation of the Pan-American tournaments, forcing the IOC to allocate …

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Basketball at the Olympics: Rules and which NBA stars will feature
type: item
date: 2021-07-24T01:00:02.000Z
creator: Jamie Ewbank
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Olympics
subject: Olympics 2020
description: Basketball always draws in crowds at the Olympic Games and Tokyo 2020 will be no different.
encoded: Basketball is characterised by frenetic end-to-end action as the five-person teams switch from offence to defence and back again. If you've ever wondered why basketball looks so frantic, it's simply because it's designed that way, to thrill with end-to-end pace. While some sports don't feature mainstream stars, basketball is truly an exception with a strong clutch of NBA players ready to shine on the global stage. The US team is the favourite to seize the crown once again – but can anyone stop them? RadioTimes.com brings you up to speed with everything you need to know about basketball at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo in the summer of 2021. Viewers who are looking to watch each and every sport from the Tokyo Olympics 2020, you can tune in for full coverage via online streaming platform discovery+ When is basketball at the Olympics? Basketball runs between Sunday 25th July until Sunday 8th August. Medal finals will take place on the last two days of the competitions. 3x3 Basketball goes from Saturday 24th July until Wednesday 28th July. Check out our guide on how to watch Olympics 2020 or see Olympics on TV today for more details, timings, and exclusive expert analysis from some of the biggest names in world sport over the coming weeks. Sir Chris Hoy, Beth Tweddle, Rebecca Adlington, Matthew Pinsent and Dame Jess Ennis-Hill are among the stars we have to being their esteemed opinions, so don't miss what they have to say. Olympic basketball rules Teams are under constant time pressure from the rules, which demand that teams take a shot within 24 seconds of taking possession of the ball, can't remain in the goal area for more than three seconds, and have to advance the ball beyond the halfway line within ten seconds of receiving it. Points are scored by putting the ball through the hoop, either by throwing or via the famous dunk (see 'Michael Jordan' for more). Three points are awarded for a successful shot from outside the three point line, which is an arc of 6.25 m…

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Badminton at the Olympics: GB team, rules and net height
type: item
date: 2021-07-24T00:00:28.000Z
creator: Jamie Ewbank
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Olympics
subject: Olympics 2020
description: Your complete guide to badminton at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games including the events involved and the Team GB hopefuls to watch
encoded: Badminton serves up bewildering changes of pace that tax the mental and physical reactions of even the most seasoned player, as gentle drop shots alternate with 400kph smashes. Traditionally, the sport has been dominated by the Chinese, who have won 18 of the of the 34 gold medals that have been contested since the sport made its debut in 1972. We take a look into the sport to help you make sense of it all as the Games arrive with a fresh batch of contenders determined to dominate. RadioTimes.com brings you up to speed with everything you need to know about badminton at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo in the summer of 2021. Viewers who are looking to watch each and every sport from the Tokyo Olympics 2020, you can tune in for full coverage via online streaming platform discovery+ When is badminton at the Olympics? Badminton runs between Saturday 24th July until Monday 2nd August. Medal finals will take place on the final four days of the contests, starting on Friday 30th July. Check out our guide on how to watch Olympics 2020 or see Olympics on TV today for more details, timings, and exclusive expert analysis from some of the biggest names in world sport over the coming weeks. Sir Chris Hoy, Beth Tweddle, Rebecca Adlington, Matthew Pinsent and Dame Jess Ennis-Hill are among the stars we have to being their esteemed opinions, so don't miss what they have to say. What badminton events are at the Olympics? The Olympic competition will be held at Tokyo's newly constructed Musashino Forest Sport Plaza and will consist of five medal tournaments: Men: Singles and Doubles Women: Singles and Doubles Mixed: Doubles The tournaments start with a round-robin group stage, with three or four players in each group. The highest scoring player from each group will then progress to the knockout phase of the competition. A badminton match consists of three games, with the first player to reach 21 points winning the game. If the score reaches 20 all, then the winner will be the first pl…

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Field hockey at the Olympics: GB Team, rules, countries involved
type: item
date: 2021-07-23T01:00:55.000Z
creator: Jamie Ewbank
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Olympics
subject: Olympics 2020
description: Field hockey kicks off at the 2020 Olympic Games this summer and we've rounded up all the details you need to know including Team GB stars to look out for, basic rules and countries involved.
encoded: One of the oldest and most global sports in the world, versions of field hockey were played in Iran as far back as 2000BC, and now we're gearing up to watch the very same action at Tokyo 2020. The popular version of the game in British public schools spread to India and Pakistan before blasting worldwide, proven by the fact that the world rankings contain at least one team from every continent in the top 20. RadioTimes.com brings you up to speed with everything you need to know about field hockey at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo in the summer of 2021. Viewers who are looking to watch each and every sport from the Tokyo Olympics 2020, you can tune in for full coverage via online streaming platform discovery+ When is field hockey at the Olympics? The field hockey tournament runs from Saturday 24th July until Friday 6th August. The men's medal final takes place on 5th August, with the women's gold medal match rounding off the contests on 6th August. Check out our guide on how to watch Olympics 2020 or see Olympics on TV today for more details, timings, and exclusive expert analysis from some of the biggest names in world sport over the coming weeks. Sir Chris Hoy, Beth Tweddle, Rebecca Adlington, Matthew Pinsent and Dame Jess Ennis-Hill are among the stars we have to being their esteemed opinions, so don't miss what they have to say. Which countries play field hockey? There will be a men's and a women's tournament at the Olympics, each with teams from 12 countries. The men's competition was historically dominated by India and the Netherlands, with 10 gold medals between them. The current defending champions are Argentina, who are ranked 3rd in the world behind Australia and the Netherlands. These top contenders will be joined in the competition by Japan, New Zealand, Spain, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Great Britain and South Africa. In the women's competition, Team GB will be hoping to defend the gold medal they won in Rio, although they'll face strong competition from…

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Cycling at the Olympic Games: GB cyclists, events and categories
type: item
date: 2021-07-23T00:30:13.000Z
creator: Jamie Ewbank
subject: Cycling
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Olympics
subject: Olympics 2020
description: Your complete guide to cycling at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, including the events involved from track to mountain to road and Team GB hopefuls to watch.
encoded: Cycling has become one of the nation's favourite sports when it comes to the Olympic Games. Team GB has mined gold from track cycling events like there's no tomorrow in recent editions of the Games, and fans will be hoping Tokyo 2020 is no different. Excitement is building as riders gear up to take on challenges across multiple incredibly different disciplines on two wheels. Athletes will compete on the sprawling road and mountain courses, in the pressure cooker intensity of the Izu Velodrome for track events and flash their urban creativity in the BMX events throughout the Olympics. We're on hand to bring you up to speed with some of the names to keep an eye out for during the huge couple of weeks for sport with cycling at the heart of it all. RadioTimes.com brings you the lowdown on cycling at the Olympics in 2021 with a host of Team GB stars primed to thrill across the events. Viewers who are looking to watch each and every sport from theTokyo Olympics 2020, you can tune in for full coverage via online streaming platform discovery+ When is cycling at the Olympics? Cycling runs between Saturday 24th July until Sunday 8th August. Medal finals are spread out throughout the Games across multiple cycling disciplines. Check out our guide on how to watch Olympics 2020 or see Olympics on TV today for more details, timings, and exclusive expert analysis from some of the biggest names in world sport over the coming weeks. Sir Chris Hoy, Beth Tweddle, Rebecca Adlington, Matthew Pinsent and Dame Jess Ennis-Hill are among the stars we have to being their esteemed opinions, so don't miss what they have to say. What cycling events are in the Olympics? There will be 22 cycling events, split across the road, track, mountain and BMX disciplines. Road and mountain cycling On the road there will be individual efforts against the clock in the Time Trials and mass-start road races – although there remains some controversy about the fact that the gruelling climbs of Mount Fuji and Miku…

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Baseball at the Olympics: How it works and does Britain have a team?
type: item
date: 2021-07-20T16:43:11.000Z
creator: Jamie Ewbank
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Olympics
subject: Olympics 2020
description: Baseball may not be your typical Olympic sport but Tokyo 2020 will reintroduce it to the roster and we've rounded up everything you need to know
encoded: Baseball's on again, off again relationship with the Olympics continues, as the sport returns for the first time since 2008 and will want to make an impression, having been dropped from the 2024 Olympic schedule. Often thought of solely as U.S sport, Baseball actually has a devoted following in a number of countries, including Cuba and the host nation of Japan. RadioTimes.com brings you up to speed with everything you need to know about baseball at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo in the summer of 2021. Viewers who are looking to watch each and every sport from the Tokyo Olympics 2020, you can tune in for full coverage via online streaming platform discovery+ [newsletter_signup title="A world of sport in one place" description="Immediate Media Company Limited (publishers of radiotimes.com) would love to send you our sports on TV newsletters. We may also send occasional updates from our editorial team. You can unsubscribe at any time. For more information about how we hold your personal data, please see our privacy policy." layout="horizontal" environment="live-like" logged_in_body_copy="Updates from the world of sport on TV, including news, views and how to watch it all live." logged_in_success_message="Thanks, you are now signed up to our sport on TV newsletter! We look forward to sending you our email updates." logged_in_preferences_hyperlink_text="To manage your email preferences, click here." logged_out_body_copy="Updates from the world of sport on TV, including news, views and how to watch it all live." logged_out_success_message="Thanks, you are now signed up to our sport on TV newsletter! We look forward to sending you our email updates." logged_out_sign_in_message="Sign in to/ register for a RadioTimes.com account to manage your email preferences" newsletter="nl_rt_newsletter5--786" /] When is baseball at the Olympics? Baseball runs between Wednesday 21st July until Saturday 7th August. The softball medal final takes place on Tuesday 27th July, while the base…

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Archery at the Olympics: GB team, rules, events and what the target is called
type: item
date: 2021-07-20T15:39:11.000Z
creator: Jamie Ewbank
subject: Sport
subject: TV
subject: Olympics
subject: Olympics 2020
description: Your complete guide to the rules, terminology and competitors in the Olympic archery competitions.
encoded: Archery first appeared in the 1900 Olympics and has been a regular fixture since 1972. A total of 128 archers will feature in Tokyo – 64 men and 64 women – competing in individual, team and mixed team events. Aside from the skill necessary to hit a target from a distance of 70 metres, archers have a time limit of 40 seconds in which to shoot each arrow, meaning that Olympic Hawkeyes face immense psychological pressure in every round. You may not be well-versed in the ways of archery, but what better time to learn and soak it all up than during the Games? RadioTimes.com brings you up to speed with everything you need to know about archery at the Olympic Games 2020 in Tokyo, taking place in the summer of 2021. Viewers who are looking to watch each and every sport from the Tokyo Olympics 2020, you can tune in for full coverage via online streaming platform discovery+ When is archery at the Olympics? Archery runs between Friday 23rd July until Saturday 31st July. Medal finals will take place on five of the nine days of action, meaning there'll be a steady trickle of archery medal ceremonies throughout. Check out our guide on how to watch Olympics 2020 or see Olympics on TV today for more details, timings, and exclusive expert analysis from some of the biggest names in world sport over the coming weeks. Sir Chris Hoy, Beth Tweddle, Rebecca Adlington, Matthew Pinsent and Dame Jess Ennis-Hill are among the stars we have to being their esteemed opinions, so don't miss what they have to say. What are the rules for Olympic archery? Olympic archers use what are known as recurve bows, where the curve of the bow tips would naturally extend away from the archer if it weren't being pulled back toward them. This added tension in the bow allows it to propel the arrow more powerfully. Archers will initially shoot 72 arrows over a 70m distance to rack up a combined score that will be used to seed them in the individual event. For the team event, scores from the seeding round will be a…

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