Media Watch: Great Britain Qualifies for Olympics in Women's Soccer

Also: Tickets on sale for 2020 US Swimming Trials; Judo champion becomes Japanese Olympic Committee chief. 

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Great Britain qualifies for Tokyo 2020

Great Britain will compete during Tokyo 2020 after England placed in the top three of European teams at the FIFA Women's World Cup. Back in October,it was reported qualification would be based on progress in France.

Judo Champ Appointed Japanese Olympic Committee chief

Yasuhiro Yamashita, Olympic Judo gold medalist, has been elected the president of the Japanese Olympic Committee.

Israel Headed for Tokyo 2020

For the first time, the Israeli equestrian team qualified for a summer Olympic game after competing in Moscow narrowly defeating Poland for the single Olympic qualifying spot. Click here for more from the World Israel News.

Tokyo 2020 Anime

Initiated by the World Flags Project, Japanese artists have recreated flags of countries participating in Tokyo 2020 as Japanese anime characters. Click here to view the anime designs.

Omaha to Host US Olympic Swimming Trials for Fourth Time

Tickets for the 2020 US Olympic Swimming Trials have been released. The trials will run from June 21-28, 2020.

Homepage Photo: FIFA/Getty Images.

Compiled by Greer Wilson.

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