The Olympic Games are getting closer. For the first time since 2014, NHL players are taking part in the ice hockey tournament again. The German figurehead is Leon Draisaitl. National coach Harold Kreis speaks exclusively to WELT about Leon Draisaitl’s role in the German national team.
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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.
