All posts tagged "Misaki Emura"
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Features
/ 4 weeks ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Rui Hachimura Embroiled in an Ongoing Feud with the JBA
NBA forward Rui Hachimura isn't happy with the JBA's decision to renew national team coach Tom Hovasse's contract, sparking discord and...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 5 months agoOlympic Medals: an Abundant, Varied Collection for Team Japan at Paris 2024
After winning 58 Olympic medals at Tokyo 2020, Japan collected 45 at the Paris Games, including 20 gold, and earned medals...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 5 months agoJapan Women Grab the Bronze for Nation's 1st-Ever Sabre Fencing Medal at Olympics
Trailing 25-23 at the halfway point, Japan's fencing squad came on to capture three of the final four contests against France...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 5 months agoOlympic Roundup: Fencer Misaki Emura Suffers a Shock Loss in the 2nd Round
The two-time world champion fell to South Korean 16th-seeded opponent Sebin Choi, ending her Olympic title hopes in the French capital.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 5 months agoKosei Inoue: Team Japan Goes to the Paris Olympic Games
Team Japan has studied and practiced hard for its Olympic challenges. Now as the 2024 Games begin, it is time to...
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Features
/ 6 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Japan's Athletes for the Paris Olympics Receive a Spirited Send-Off
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko were among the dignitaries at a ceremony, which was held three weeks before the...
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Features
/ 6 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Expect a Plethora of Olympic Medals for Japan in Paris
After a sensational showing at Tokyo 2020, where Japan collected 58 Olympic medals, there are big expectations for the nation's athletes...
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News
/ 1 year agoYear in Review: Japan's Top Sports Highlights in 2023
Baseball held our attention with Shohei Ohtani's achievements and the WBC, but there were top sports highlights in many fields up...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] How Has the Host Nation Fared at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships?
In Fukuoka, artistic swimmers have been Japan's bright spot at the World Aquatics Championships, winning all four of its gold medals.
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Fencer Misaki Emura Ascends to the Top in World Rankings
Tokyo Olympian Misaki Emura becomes the first Japanese woman to reach number one in the world rankings in an individual fencing...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Lionel Messi Entertains Fans During PSG’s Japan Tour
Fittingly, the Argentine legend scored the first goal in the French club's tour-opening win over Kawasaki Frontale.