From Arigato to Zaur: An A-Z guide to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Cathal Dennehy reflects on some of the moments that defined three weeks of sporting drama in Tokyo

S IS FOR SKIBBEREEN: Ireland’s Fintan McCarthy, left, and Paul O’Donovan celebrate with their gold medals in the men’s lightweight double sculls. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

A IS FOR ARIGATO

Okay, three whole weeks in Japan and I’m stuck at a whopping two words of the native language, but I’ll use one straight off the bat to say a big, heartfelt thank you to the hosts for what they have pulled off.