Are you watching the Tokyo Olympics? It’s a different viewing experience for me from past Olympics. Except when the Olympics are being played at a restaurant, I’m not glued to the television anymore; I’m now trained to view everything off my phone which means that I’m watching the Tokyo Olympics through short video clips on YouTube. How about you? Have your screen viewing habits changed too?
My boxing coach is with the U.S. National Men’s and Women’s Team right now so I’m trying to figure out how to watch the team. There are time differences that make viewing challenging. I’m also watching for news on his Instagram.
I’m not the only one. Viewership is down more than 40% according to NBC compared to the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016. It doesn’t help that American competitors have pulled out or been eliminated early. Still, this is a time to celebrate athletes who have trained an extra year for this momentous event. Let’s celebrate the Tokyo Olympics despite the pall the pandemic has cast. I invite you to take a look at my round-up of activities and books.
Celebrating the Tokyo Olympics with Activities and Books
Fold an Easy Origami Sumo and the Tokyo Olympics
Learn About Tokyo and the Tokyo Olympics
Math Games For Kids Inspired by Olympics
Learn about Tokyo Olympics Martial Arts through picture books and Multicultural Children’s Book Club
Martial art picture book list
Asian Culture and KidLit Series: Our connection to 2020 Tokyo Olympics
My Kickstarter book includes many Asian Pacific American female athletes who have stood on the Olympic podium!
Changing the Game: Asian Pacific American Female Athletes
Changing the Game: Natasha “Tasha” Kai
Changing the Game: Naomi Osaka
Changing the Game: Amy Chow
Changing the Game: Victoria Manalo Draves
What are the “can’t miss” Olympic sports that you are watching? Thanks for sharing!
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