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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French Skicross Team: 2026 Olympics Prep in the Canaries

They swapped powder for grains of sand. Cold and snow for warmth and sun. While the majority of those qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics were fine-tuning their preparation in the Olympic village, the French skicross team took flight. Direction Tenerife, the day after the opening ceremony in which they participated, for a big week … Read more

Junge Welt: The Search for the X Factor – 2026

Unfortunately only sixth: Franziska Preuß after the biathlon pursuit (Antholz, February 15, 2026) When the biathlon gold medals are celebrated in Antholz, the Germans are just spectators. While France’s super team around the three-time Olympic champions Julia Simon and Quentin Fillon Maillet has already collected ten medals and Norway has won precious metal nine times … Read more

Adelaide GP: 2027 Route & Australian GP News

On Thursday, the South Australian government and MotoGP Sports Entertainment unveiled plans for the street circuit, making it official that Adelaide will replace Phillip Island as the host of the Australian Grand Prix in 2027. The event, held in Adelaide, was led by South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas and Carlos Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP Sports … Read more

Näslund & Olympic Gold: A Guide

share-arrowBecause unsaveSave expand-left full screen Sandra Näslund is the reigning Olympic champion. Photo: Fredrik Sandberg/TT One of Sweden’s biggest hopes for gold makes Olympic entrance. In addition, the biathlon men are chasing new medals – and the ladies in team Hasselborg are fighting for a place in the curling final. + Can Sandra Näslund handle … Read more