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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Thom Haye: Playing in Grandfather’s Hometown with Persib

KOMPAS.com – Persib Bandung star Thom Haye felt emotional when facing Persis Solo in the 19th week of the 2025-2026 Super League match. Thom Haye felt an emotional moment after playing in his grandfather’s hometown, Solo, Central Java. The results of Persis vs Persib are known to have ended with a score of 1-0 for … Read more

Prömel: Hoffenheim Star in FAZ Interview

Marcel Proust never filled out this questionnaire. Because it is a football-focused version of a board game that was popular in the French writer’s time. We continue to play it with people from football who are ready to take on the challenge of spirit and charm: this time with Grischa Prömel from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. … Read more