Close contact: Police officers in Giessen’s city center now regularly check whether someone is carrying a knife or other weapon without permission.dpa
The pros and cons of a weapons ban zone have been discussed in Giessen for three years. In November, the city marked two such areas. The first checks show: the decision is correct.
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.
