Dozens of Tokyo competitors qualified for the Games along with a brother or sister.<\/b>
\nSome Olympians are taking sibling rivalry to new levels at this summer\u2019s Games, as brothers and sisters compete against each other in individual events like gymnastics, while others play on the same teams or cheer each other on from the sidelines. This summer\u2019s Olympic Games are underway after a year-long postponement over the coronavirus pandemic. Dozens of athletes have been forced to pull out of the competition after testing positive for the virus. Unfortunately for the sets of siblings, the pandemic restrictions in place mean their families are barred from watching the athletes compete in-person. Videos of Olympians\u2019 families celebrating from afar have gone viral online. Meet The Oldest Olympians Competing At The Tokyo Games ( Forbes) Meet The Youngest Olympians Competing At The Tokyo Games ( Forbes)<\/p>\n