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SPORTS SHORTS | Kodai Naraoka Triumphs in the Kumamoto Masters Final
Reporting on badminton's Kumamoto Masters tournament, Japan's top results at Skate America, sumo's Kyushu Basho and other sports headlines.
Sports
Tokyo Deaflympics Opens with Spectacle and Sign Cheers
Tokyo marks the Deaflympics' 100th anniversary, as performers, spectators and celebrities embrace diversity and the spirit of the Games.
Horse Racing
Queen Elizabeth II Cup: Regaleira Victorious in Record Time
The Suave Richard progeny completed the 2,200-meter Queen Elizabeth II Cup in 2 minutes, 11.0 seconds to claim her third Grade 1...
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Basketball
/ 1 year ago[ODDS and EVENS] Japan Plays a Gutsy Basketball Game Against France That Showed Team's Growth
In a four-point overtime loss, Japan displayed toughness and grit against France, nearly pulling off a big upset in the Olympic...
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Judo
/ 1 year agoJudoka Takanori Nagase Repeats as an Olympic Champion
A native of Nagasaki, 30-year-old Takanori Nagase became the first Olympian to repeat as a gold medalist in judo's middleweight category.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 1 year agoSimone Biles and Team USA Reclaim Gold Medal in Artistic Gymnastics
US star Simone Biles turned in a performance that confirmed her status as the world's greatest gymnast. Missing its captain, Japan...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 1 year 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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Basketball
/ 1 year agoUS Women Rout Japan to Begin Basketball Title Defense at the Paris Games
Japan, which earned the silver medal in the Olympic basketball tournament three years ago in Tokyo, faced an 18–point deficit entering...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 1 year agoYuto Horigome Edges Two Americans to Defend His Title in Street Skateboarding
In the sport that made its debut at the Tokyo Games, 25-year-old Yuto Horigome landed his final trick in style at...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 1 year agoDaiki Hashimoto Powers Japan to Gold in the Men's Gymnastics Team Final
The Tokyo 2020 men's all-around gymnastics gold medalist recovered from a shaky start to lead Japan to a comeback win over...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 1 year agoTomoyuki Matsushita Earns Silver Medal in the Men's 400-Meter IM
French sensation Leon Marchand shattered the Olympic record in the 400 IM en route to the win. Tomoyuki Matsushita followed with...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 1 year agoNadeshiko Japan Stuns Brazil with Two Goals in Stoppage Time
Saki Kumagai slotted home a penalty and Nadeshiko Japan teammate Momoko Tanikawa followed with a shot from 35 meters out for...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 1 year agoKoki Kano Gives Japan Its First Individual Olympic Gold in Fencing
Reigning Asian Games champion Koki Kano won five epee matches on Sunday in Paris, including a difficult duel with Hungary's Tibor...
