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~~ ~ The Summer Games are in full swing the week of July 26, and the heat is up. And it’s bringing more worries...
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The sekiwake had never beaten Terunofuji before and couldn’t have come with a better time.
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Sawamura spent two weeks on the COVID-19 injured list before rejoining his team last week.
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The new yokozuna needed every ounce of energy to maintain his one-win lead on Day 10.
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Terunofuji loses for the first time in his debut at the sport’s highest rank.
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The duo’s victory occurred in a fast-paced sport that was introduced to the Olympics in 1988.
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Japan finished runner-up in the men’s team gymnastics final, narrowly missing out on a second consecutive Olympic medal in the event.
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Spain outscored Japan 30-14 in the second quarter to build a commanding lead en route to victory in the teams’ opening Group C game.
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~~ Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics have been performing super (and super-human) athletic feats, even as COVID-19 and other controversies swirl. With so much...
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~~ ~ Shohei Ono, considered one of Japan’s strongest judoka, grabbed first place in the men’s under-73-kg division on Monday, July 26, giving the...
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The stellar podium was a teenagers’ triumph, with Brazil’s Leal winning silver at 13 years old, and Japan’s Nakayama winning bronze at 16 years...
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“I’m so proud to be a member of the Korean team. I’m happy and this is a big honor for me.” ー Kang Chae...
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Surfing is among four new sports added to the Olympic program for the Tokyo Games. The others are sport climbing, skateboarding and karate.
Olympics and Paralympics
~~ Kento Momota, a strong contender for the gold medal in the men’s singles event, began his title quest on Sunday, July 25 with...
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~~ Hifumi Abe and his younger sister Uta pulled off a historic golden double on Sunday, July 25 at the Tokyo Games, becoming the...
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Though Japan’s 4x100-meter women’s freestyle squad didn’t reach the final, Ikee refused to point the finger at her teammates in post-race comments.
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The new yokozuna held on to a one-win lead with four days to go.
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At the halfway point, the new yokozuna is firmly in control and appears on his way to a 15-0 record.
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Nearing the halfway point, the new yokozuna has looked in total control and is capable of going all the way undefeated.
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The new yokozuna locks arms with the No. 3 maegashira and uses his size advantage to remain undefeated.
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In his toughest test so far, Mongolian Terunofuji lived up to yokozuna expectations.
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Kiribayama may be poised for a big upset after posting wins over ozeki, komusubi and sekiwake wrestlers.
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Maegashira No. 2 Hokutofuji faces a titanic test against the Mongolian on Day 4.
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While it's still early, the new grand champion has looked impressive in his debut at sumo's highest rank.
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The Mongolian outmuscles compatriot Ichinojo on the opening day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
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Fellow yokozuna Hakuho was forced to pull out over COVID-19 protocols.