Sports
Deaflympics in Japan: A Chance to Celebrate the Prowess of Hearing-impaired Athletes
The Deaflympics can raise the value of deaf sports and give deaf children an opportunity to dream of becoming professional athletes, says flagbearer Ryo Ogura.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 11 months agoKosei Inoue: Reflections on the Paris Olympics and the Benefits of Competition
There were many times these Games made me think about the challenges the Olympics face, from fair judging and social issues...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 1 year agoINTERVIEW | Breaking is Now a Global Sport: B-boy Matthew Perez Explains Its Roots and Future
B-boy Matthew Perez expands on his experience in the breaking scene both globally and nationally, and shares some honest insight on...
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Sports
/ 1 year agoEDITORIAL | A National Stadium of Tradition and Cutting-Edge Technology
The NTT-led consortium calls for the National Stadium to become an events mecca on a historic site, driving development of Japan's...
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Judo
/ 1 year agoKosei Inoue: Judo, Rugby Athletes Find New Ways to 'Return the Favor' of Support for Sports
As athletes, we received support and strength from many people. Now, we hope to return the favor by looking for ways...
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Soccer
/ 1 year agoSelf-Assembled Soccer Ball by Molten Inspires Dreams in Asian Children
Molten, a renowned sports equipment manufacturer, recently introduced the world's first self-assembled soccer ball, eliminating the need for an air pump.
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Judo
/ 2 years agoKosei Inoue: Judo and Expanding Inclusivity in the World of Sports
One of the most attractive features of the Asian Games was the diversity of events, from traditional sports like judo to...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoEDITORIAL | After FIBA, Japan's Basketball Team Has to Up Its Game in Paris
Japan's men's basketball team enjoyed home arena advantage during the FIBA World Cup. At the Paris Olympics, though, the competition will...
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Sports
/ 2 years agoEDITORIAL | Javelin Champion Kitaguchi's Golden First is a Valuable Lesson of Resilience
Like Haruka Kitaguchi's gold in javelin at the World Athletics Championships, the world of sports teaches us that there is no...
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Judo
/ 2 years agoKosei Inoue: Reflections on Judo Summer Camps and Competitions
Summer is the peak time for judo tournaments in Japan, giving athletes opportunities to test their skills and development during various...
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Sports
/ 2 years agoEDITORIAL | Celebrating Tokito Oda and the Triumphant Succession of Hope
Wheelchair tennis champion Tokito Oda is only 17, but his Wimbledon title shows he is determined to continue Shingo Kunieda's role...
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Sports
/ 3 years agoEDITORIAL | The IOC Plan to Welcome Back Russian Athletes Is a Foul Violation of the Olympic Spirit
In practice, the IOC position is simply toadying to authoritarian regimes and powerful interests while showing it is prepared to turn...
