Washington: US President Joe Biden on Monday (local time) congratulated Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga for the "successful" hosting of the summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. According to a White House statement, Biden applauded the performance of all the athletes and highlighted the success of Japanese and US Olympians. About 11,000 athletes from over 200 countries competed in Tokyo Olympics. The United States recorded its best-ever haul at the Olympics with 113 medals (39 gold, 41 silver, and 33 bronze). The Olympic Games came to end after a stunning closing ceremony at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium on SundayThis story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text.

Source: Mint August 10, 2021 03:00 UTC