Despite the success of the Olympic and Paralympic Games last year, athletes and amateur clubs are finding it more difficult than ever to finance their activities. In the shadow of professional sports, irrigated by money from television and large companies, amateur sport can only count on contributions from its members and volunteering, at a time when public subsidies are undergoing drastic cuts.
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Aiko Tanaka
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
