It could be force of habit. The French team is, this Friday, December 12, against Germany in the semi-final of the Handball World Cup (at 5:45 p.m.). Les Bleues thus reach the final four of a major international competition for the eighth consecutive time. Amazing consistency. And even more so this year, where the fine team came to defend its title acquired in 2023 with many novices in its ranks.
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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.
