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  Olympics and Paralympics

  / 3 years ago

  Officials Grapple with Rising Number of COVID Cases Ahead of Opening Ceremony

  As of July 22, Tokyo 2020 organizers reported 87 COVID-19 infections among people connected with the Olympics since the start of...

  By Jim Armstrong
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  Baseball

  / 3 years ago

  Seibu Lions Surprise Foreign Players Separated From Their Families

  ~~ ~ The Saitama Seibu Lions had a surprise for the foreign players on the team, who, due to the coronavirus,...

  By SportsLook
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  Olympics and Paralympics

  / 3 years ago

  SOCCER | Japan Draws 1-1 Against Canada in a Nail-Biter Women’s Match At Tokyo Games

  Nadeshiko Japan achieved a close call at Sapporo Dome against Canada with a 1-1 draw on the first day of women’s soccer...

  By Arielle Busetto
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  Olympics and Paralympics

  / 3 years ago

  SOFTBALL | Japan Trounces Australia in Opening Game

  Minori Naito, Yamato Fujita and Yu Yamamoto homered for Japan, which captured the last Olympic softball gold medal in 2008.

  By Serena Landers
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  Olympics and Paralympics

  / 3 years ago

  [OLYMPIC IMPRESSIONS] Japan’s Softball Victory Provides Jolt of Excitement on First Day of Competition

  There was synergy in their collective efforts and a competitive seriousness on the faces of Japan’s players from start to finish...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Olympics and Paralympics

  / 3 years ago

  WRESTLING | New Stars Expected to Emerge for Japan with Icons Saori Yoshida, Kaori Icho No Longer Competing

  Sisters Risako and Yukako Kawai will be among those looking to carry on Japan's winning tradition in the ring.

  By Jim Armstrong
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  Sumo

  / 3 years ago

  Yokozuna Hakuho Completes Stunning Comeback With Title-Clinching Victory Over Terunofuji

  Despite the loss, Terunofuji almost certain to be promoted to sumo's highest rank.

  By Jim Armstrong
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  Basketball

  / 3 years ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Japan Hoop Squad Gets Big Boost With Return of Rui Hachimura, Yudai Baba

  Young stars elevate national team’s talent level as it gears up for first Olympic appearance since 1976.

  By Ed Odeven
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  Baseball

  / 3 years ago

  JapanBall’s Shane Barclay Spreads American Fans’ Love of Baseball Across Oceans

  “I always ask what our guests think is the key to success to thrive in Japan and they often invoke things...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Features

  / 3 years ago

  INTERVIEW | Canadian Olympic Water Polo Player Axelle Crevier in Her Mother’s Footsteps

  "For women, it’s our time to get involved in every aspect of life. And sports is a big one." ― Marie-Claude...

  By JAPAN Forward