Tokyo News Day 1 - August 25th, 2021
August 25th, 2021
Tokyo News Day 1
Day 1 saw the US Team get into action across multiple sports including Wheelchair Rugby, Goalball, Wheelchair Basketball, Swimming, and more. Check out the results from the first day of competition below and find out what to watch next!
Today's Top Results
Let the Games begin! 5 years since its predecessor in Rio, the Tokyo 2020 Games flame has been lit. The Opening Ceremony displayed the theme, "We Have Wings", featuring many disabled dancers and musicians. Throughout the performance, the stadium was referred to as the "Para Airport" and surrounded the concept of a one-wing plane taking flight - which symbolized the launching of the Games.
If you missed it, here is a short video recap from NBC Sports.
Goalball
The USA Women (Rio 2016 Bronze Medallists) defeated a very good Brazil team 6-4 in their first game of the tournament.
Eliana Mason contributed 2 goals and was the second-leading scorer.
Swimming
Ellie Marks won the first swimming medal of the Games for Team USA by taking the silver medal in the Women's 50m Freestyle S6.
14-year old Yamada Miyuki won Japan's first medal of the Games, taking the silver in the Women's 100m Backstroke S2. She is the youngest Japanese Paralympic medallist in history!
Women's Wheelchair Basketball
Team USA lost their first round of pool play to a tough Netherlands (Rio 2016 Bronze Medallists) team 68-58.
Lindsey Zurbrugg led in scoring for Team USA with 20 points and 4 assists. Courtney Ryan played the full 40 minutes and added 14 points to the board.
Wheelchair Rugby
Team USA gave a dominant performance in their first match in Tokyo! They beat New Zealand with a final score of 63 to 35.
Chuck Aoki led the scoring with 14 tries.
Track Cycling
American Shawn Morelli came away with the first medal for Team USA, winning the silver in the Women's C4 3000m Individual Pursuit Final.
Table Tennis
The first rounds of table tennis began with all 4 Americans falling to their competition.
Wheelchair Fencing
Americans Terry Hayes and Shelby Jensen kicked off their competitions, unfortunately losing both of their rounds of play.
To follow along with the results in real-time, here are a few resources to help:
Daily Schedule of Events
NBC Sports App
TV and Streaming Guide
What To Watch
Catch some of the ACS Paralympians in action Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
Matt Scott: Team USA Men's Wheelchair Basketball
Chuck Aoki: Wheelchair Rugby
Calahan Young: Men's Goalball
Courtney Ryan: Team USA's Women's Wheelchair Basketball
Here is the TV Schedule for Wednesday Night/Thursday morning:
Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby, Track Cycling, Goalball
5p-12a PT NBCSN (Live Stream)
Swimming, Wheelchair Basketball, Track Cycling, Wheelchair Rugby
12a-6a PT NBCSN (Live Stream)
Individual Sports TV Schedule:
Women's Wheelchair Basketball
USA vs Spain (W) 1:00 a.m. PT Live Stream
Men's Wheelchair Basketball
USA vs Germany (M) 5:00 p.m. PT Live Stream
Wheelchair Rugby
USA vs Canada 7:30 p.m. PT Live Stream
Track Cycling
Time Trial (Women's B). 6:00 p.m. PT Live Stream
Individual Pursuit Qualifying 6:30 p.m. PT Live Stream
Time Trial (Men's C4-5). 10:00 p.m. PT Live Stream
Individual Pursuit Finals. 11:00 p.m. PT Live Stream
Swimming
Swimming Heats. 5:00 p.m. PT Live Stream
Swimming Finals 1:00 a.m. PT Live Stream
Goalball
USA vs Brazil (M) 9:15 p.m. PT Live Stream
Equestrian
Dressage Individual Tests: Part 1 12:00 a.m. PT Live Stream
Dressage Individual Tests: Part 2. 3:00 a.m. PT Live Stream
Today's schedule can also be seen at NBCOlympics.com
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