TOKYO (AP) — The self-described rugby TikToker Ilona Maher finally got a taste of Olympic competition after bringing the world into the athletes village via social media.
She has been urging viewers to check it out with posts about life, food and other athletes behind the scenes.
The women's rugby sevens competition got underway with Maher and the U.S. team beating China 28-14 in the morning session.
Defending champion Australia started with a 48-0 victory over Japan and top-ranked New Zealand had a 29-7 win over Kenya.
The top-ranked New Zealanders are favorites to win gold five years after losing the final to Australia in Rio de Janeiro.