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.

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Vlhová & Shiffrin: 2026 Olympics & Cortina World Ski Championships

Downhill skier Petra Vlhová, nominated for the Slovak Olympic expedition at the XXV. Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy Source: SITA/ZSL BRATISLAVA – During the 2026 Olympic Games, the eyes of Slovak fans will focus mainly on alpine skiing, in addition to hockey. Their anticipation will peak on February 16, when Petra … Read more

2026 Olympics Hockey: Germany Schedule & Game Times

For the first time since 2006, both German ice hockey teams are taking part in the Olympic tournament. The NHL is taking a break for the Olympic Games, so the men will be competing with all the professionals from the North American elite league. Reigning Olympic champions are Finland (men) and You have (Women). Olympic … Read more

Track & Field: Records Fall at Season Start

Track and field athletes start the year with records The year has just started, but the first records have already fallen – both in Jelgava and in Latvia. Jelgava Children’s and Youth Sports School, Jelgava Athletics Club and Murjaņi Sports Gymnasium student Emilija Braun (pictured) broke Jelgava’s long jump record in the U-18, U-20 and … Read more

2026 Winter Olympics: No ICE Operational Role in Italy

What will they be used for then? After the controversy caused by the arrival of American immigration police for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, the Italian Minister of the Interior assured this Wednesday that ICE agents will not play any “operational” role. “I once again reaffirm the central point: the ICE does not exercise and will … Read more