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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Zohran Mamdani: Arsenal-Loving New York Mayor & Fair Price Advocate

An a Sunday in January, Zohran Mamdani invited the interested public to Surrogate’s Courthouse, a building that is perhaps one of the most beautiful in downtown Manhattan. It was the New York mayor’s only public appointment that day, and he had dressed up a bit for the occasion: Mamdani wore an Arsenal FC jersey under … Read more

Van Empel: Unexpected Backing Emerges

Luxembourg champion Marie Schreiber soloed to victory in the rain-soaked mud of Meulebeke on

Lucinda Brand crowned her exceptional winter in Hulst with the world title, but the conversation afterwards was surprisingly often not about victories, records or rainbow jerseys. About mental health, balance and Fem van Empel’s choice to take a step back. Brand did not doubt her message for a second: happiness is above all. READ ALSO: … Read more

Ronaldo: Saudi Fund Management Concerns

The Portuguese questions the management of the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund and could even go on strike this Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr player, is expected to miss the Saudi club’s next game because he is dissatisfied with the management of the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF), according to information provided by the newspaper … Read more