Boxing
Naoya Inoue Outclasses Murodjon Akhmadaliev and Wins by Unanimous Decision
In his first fight to go the distance since November 2019, Naoya Inoue exhibited his exceptional boxing skills and retained his super...
Track and Field
Oblique Seville Wins the 100-Meter Title at the World Championships
Showcasing his talent as a sprinter, Oblique Seville captured his first world title in track's most electrifying event at Tokyo's National Stadium.
Features
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Athletics: Hayato Katsuki Finishes 3rd in 35-km Race Walk at the Worlds
Veteran race walker Hayato Katsuki was clocked in 2 hours, 29 minutes, 16 seconds to grab Japan's first medal of the 2025...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoTABLE TENNIS | Jun Mizutani, Mima Ito Capture Japan’s First-Ever Gold in the Sport
The duo’s victory occurred in a fast-paced sport that was introduced to the Olympics in 1988.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoOLYMPIC DIGEST | Daily Highlights from July 26
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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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoBASKETBALL | Spain Rides Wave of Momentum in Second Quarter, Cruises Past Japan
Spain outscored Japan 30-14 in the second quarter to build a commanding lead en route to victory in the teams’ opening...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoOLYMPIC DIGEST | Daily Highlights from July 26
~~ Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics have been performing super (and super-human) athletic feats, even as COVID-19 and other controversies swirl....
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoJUDO | Shohei Ono Defends Gold Medal, Tsukasa Yoshida Nabs Bronze in Olympic Debut
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...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoSKATEBOARDING | 13-Year-Old Momiji Nishiya Steals Gold For Japan Among Huge Smiles
The stellar podium was a teenagers’ triumph, with Brazil’s Leal winning silver at 13 years old, and Japan’s Nakayama winning bronze...
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Features
/ 4 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] South Korea Women’s Archery Team Continues Amazing Run That Began in 1988
“I’m so proud to be a member of the Korean team. I’m happy and this is a big honor for me.”...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoOLYMPIC DIGEST | Surfing Makes Dynamic Debut at Summer Games
Surfing is among four new sports added to the Olympic program for the Tokyo Games. The others are sport climbing, skateboarding...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 4 years agoBADMINTON | Kento Momota Outplays U.S. Opponent Timothy Lam in First-Round Match
~~ Kento Momota, a strong contender for the gold medal in the men’s singles event, began his title quest on Sunday,...
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Judo
/ 4 years agoJUDO | Family Affair: Siblings Hifumi and Uta Abe Claim Golden Double for Japan
Hifumi Abe and his younger sister Uta pulled off a historic golden double on Sunday, July 25 at the Tokyo Games,...