All posts tagged "Beijing Olympics"
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoAn Opening Ceremony Lit by Stunning Technology and Marked by the Absence of Global Leaders
“You the Olympic athletes, you will show how the world would look like, if we all respect the same rules and...
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoNathan Chen sparks US to lead in team event; Shoma Uno helps Japan to fourth
"I’m happy with the way that it went today,” Chen said. “And overall, my goal is just to enjoy this experience...
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoAll Smiles: Japan Women’s Ice Hockey Team off to Winning Start Against Sweden
Smile Japan is aiming to improve on the country's best-ever Olympic result of sixth place at the Pyeongchang Games.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoJapan Skaters Take to the Ice in Preparation for Start of Team Event
The men’s short program will kick off the team event Friday morning, followed by the rhythm dance and the pairs short...
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoJapan's Singles Skaters Absent Again From Training at Olympic Facility
It appears that the Japan Skating Federation’s strategy was to try and keep the skaters in Japan for as long as...
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoNathan Chen Trains for Fourth Straight Day in Bid for Gold in Beijing
The three-time world champion says he’ll do five quadruple jumps in his free skate next week.
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Olympics and Paralympics
/ 3 years agoReady To Roar: Japan Women’s Curling Team Looking to Take It Up a Notch in Beijing
After winning bronze in Pyeongchang, the team known as “Loco Solare” has its sights set on bigger things.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Aiming to Exceed Record Medal Haul from Pyeongchang Games
Returning Japanese standout athletes from four years ago spark optimism for an even better showing at the Beijing Olympics.
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Yuma Kagiyama Takes On the Olympic Challenge with Heroes Yuzuru Hanyu, Shoma Uno
"My biggest goal for the Olympics is to make no mistakes in both the short program and the free skate. Beyond...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Japan Skaters Excel at Four Continents, Bavarian Open
Mai Mihara claimed the Four Continents women’s title for the second time, while Kazuki Tomono placed second in the men’s event....
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Rui Hachimura, Yuta Watanabe Square Off for Third Time in NBA Careers
It was their first NBA encounter since February 9, 2020. “It’s an honor as a Japanese for us two to be...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Freestyle Skier Anri Kawamura Hitting Her Stride at Opportune Time
The talented teenager has enjoyed a confidence-boosting stretch of success in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics.
