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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Pechbonnieu UNSS Championships: City’s Sporting Ambition

On Wednesday February 11, the Pechbonnieu gymnasium hosted the UNSS archery academy championships, a major regional event bringing together establishments from the entire academy. More than 90 archers, middle and high school students, gathered for this competition held indoors, at 15 meters. After two warm-up ends, the archers performed series of five arrows, with three … Read more

Germany: Referee’s Proposal & Homophobia Hoax

A new twist. The German amateur football referee, who suddenly became popular across the Rhine after proposing to his partner before a Bundesliga match, is now the subject of an investigation. Indeed, the man is suspected of having simulated a homophobic attack against himself, authorities said Thursday. Pascal Kaiser, 27, was widely applauded by the … Read more

Stuttgart vs Celtic: Europa League Play-off – First Leg Result

Tears, T-shirts, Thessaloniki: Stuttgart’s Europa League Statement Celtic Glasgow – VfB Stuttgart 1:4 (1:2) In a performance that echoed the dominant displays American fans have come to expect from top European clubs, VfB Stuttgart has firmly planted its flag in the Europa League Round of 16. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß’s squad delivered a tactical masterclass in … Read more

Alysa Liu Wins Olympic Gold: Japan’s Reaction

Updated 01.05 | Published 2026-02-19 23.15 share-arrowBecause unsaveSave listen to the articleListen to the article A bronze medalist cried with happiness. A silver medalist cried with disappointment. A gold medalist hugged the bronze medalist without seeming to really understand what she was doing. The decision of the Olympic figure skating became one big jumble of … Read more