All posts tagged "Skateboarding"
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/ 3 weeks ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Japan's Athletes for the Paris Olympics Receive a Spirited Send-Off
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko were among the dignitaries at a ceremony, which was held three weeks before the...
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/ 3 weeks ago[ODDS and EVENS] Expect a Plethora of Olympic Medals for Japan in Paris
After a sensational showing at Tokyo 2020, where Japan collected 58 Olympic medals, there are big expectations for the nation's athletes...
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/ 4 weeks ago[ODDS and EVENS] Japan's Street Skateboarding Squads Look Poised for Major Success in Paris
In the final qualifier before the Paris Olympics, Japan captured the gold, silver and bronze medals in both the men's and...
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/ 2 months ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Munetaka Murakami Achieves a Big Career Milestone
Swallows slugger Munetaka Murakami belted his 200th career home run on May 15, becoming the youngest player in NPB history (24...
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/ 8 months agoKosei Inoue: Judo and Expanding Inclusivity in the World of Sports
One of the most attractive features of the Asian Games was the diversity of events, from traditional sports like judo to...
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/ 9 months agoTrying Out Sanrio Puroland's New English Attraction With Skateboarders Momiji Nishiya and Yumeka Oda
On October 26, two top skateboarders from Japan visited Sanrio Puroland's BUDDYEDDY WONDERFUL CLUB, the theme park's new English attraction.
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/ 1 year ago[ODDS and EVENS] The Indy 500 Adds to an Exciting Spring on the Sports Calendar
Takuma Sato, winner of the Indy 500 in 2017 and 2020, is with a new racing team this season. Can he...
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/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Skateboarding Stars Funa Nakayama and Momiji Nishiya Nab Medals in Street League Season Finale
Japan's female competitors had a successful showing in the final tour stop of the 2022 Street League Skateboarding season. Tokyo 2020...
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/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Swimmer Kyoko Iwasaki Made Olympic History 30 Years Ago
The 14-year-old from Shizuoka Prefecture became the sport’s youngest Olympic gold medalist, winning the women’s 200-meter breaststroke final at the Barcelona...
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/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Lionel Messi Entertains Fans During PSG’s Japan Tour
Fittingly, the Argentine legend scored the first goal in the French club's tour-opening win over Kawasaki Frontale.
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/ 2 years agoX Games Chiba Entertains with Endless Array of Twists and Turns
Skateboarders and BMX competitors open the three-day event, an international showcase being held in Japan for the first time, in style.
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/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Leandro Damiao Headlines J. League Best XI
The Brazilian striker, who tied for the league lead with 23 goals, is one of seven Kawasaki Frontale players on the...