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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Olympics Feb 18: Czech Hockey & Biathlon Highlights

Czech hockey Faces Goliath: Can They Pull Off a Miracle Against Canada? The air in Prague is thick with anticipation as the Czech RepublicS national hockey team gears up for a monumental quarter-final clash against the undisputed powerhouse,Canada. This isn’t just another game; it’s a David vs. Goliath showdown that has the entire nation holding … Read more

2027 Entry: Higher Minimum Scores Explained

The road to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is getting tougher for archers worldwide. World Archery has officially released its qualification procedures, and the changes signal a more competitive landscape for aspiring Olympians, including those from smaller nations like San Marino. While the total number of archers remains at 128,the path to securing a spot … Read more

Real Madrid: Narrow Win at Valencia Amidst Heated Atmosphere

Hace no tantos años, el Valencia-Real Madrid era uno de los partidos más apetecibles de la Liga, una rivalidad histórica con capítulos gloriosos de fútbol. Anoche, sin embargo, era tentador coger el mando de la televisión para ver qué estaban ofreciendo los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno o para consultar cómo iba el escrutinio electoral de … Read more

PSG vs OM: Historic Win & Ligue 1 Lead

Paris Saint-Germain, led by a great Ousmane Dembélé, resumed its good habits on Sunday February 8 at the Parc des Princes. At the end of the 21st day of Ligue 1, the French champion humiliated Olympique de Marseille (5-0). The Marseille club had never suffered such a bitter setback against its rival.

Lukashenko Scores: Belarus President’s Hockey Goal

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko in the unofficial jersey of the Belarusian national team. (Source: SITA/Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP) MINSK – The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, tries to remain active despite his old age. This is also proven by his performance on the ice in a match that was no exhibition. … Read more

Milan Olympic Protests – Photos & Updates

The demonstration was generally peaceful, but clashes broke out at the end, with protesters throwing firecrackers and stones at the police. Law enforcement officers used tear gas to disperse them. Over 100 police officers were injured during protests in Turin last weekend. Protesters criticized the use of artificial snow and felling of trees in preparation … Read more