It is possible to apply for the competition in several nominations – children’s sports, youth sports, high-achieving sports, folk sports, veteran sports, etc. categories. Both individual athletes and teams, as well as coaches and sports supporters can apply for nominations. Both sporting achievements and contributions to the development of sports will be evaluated, including targeted work with young people, promotion of public participation, organization of sports events and creation of a sustainable sports environment.
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.
