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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Abel Ferreira: €25M Striker Arrives | Transfer News

It’s official. Abel Ferreira guaranteed reinforcement for the attack. Palmeiras reached an agreement with Wolverhampton to sign Jhon Arias, in a deal valued at 25 million euros, and will pay this amount in phases over four years. The Colombian attacking midfielder has also agreed the basis of his contract with the Verdãowhich will last four … Read more

Barça Ends Super League Bid | Latest News

Definitive blow to the Super League. Barcelona, great support from Real Madrid and Florentino Pérez when it comes to launching the project … new European competition, this Saturday put an end to one of the most controversial chapters in its recent history, confirming the position that its latest movements already revealed, and that has progressively … Read more

Olympic Parents’ €100K/Week Cost to Watch Children Compete | The Telegraph

Parents Suzanne Schulting and Kimberley Bos have to dig deep to see their offspring at the Games: ‘Apartment for more than €100,000 per week!’ The Telegraph Angry mother Suzanne Schulting speaks out about Olympic discussion: ‘I think that is a bad thing’ Sportnieuws.nl IOC is committed to reusing Olympic sports venues because of costs Het … Read more

Dortmund Win: Bundesliga Matchday 21 – Bayern Chase Continues

Does BVB really want to become champions now? Coach Niko Kovac still doesn’t follow up his defense chief’s declaration of war with any pithy words. While Nico Schlotterbeck had clearly stated that he wanted to win the trophy a week ago, the coach rowed back before the game like a Cambridge student on the Thames: … Read more

Andersson Medal Loss: Silver Flown Away

share-arrowBecause unsaveSave expand-left full screen The band around the neck. Olympic silver in hand. Ebba Andersson’s medal flew off when she celebrated the double victory in Saturday’s skiathlon together with the winner Frida Karlsson. Photo: Christine Olsson/TT Ebba Andersson’s silver medal flew away in the whirlwind of victory. It meant just as much anyway. – … Read more

Joan-Benjamin Gaba: Paris Grand Slam Exit | Judo News

L’attente était forte à l’Accor Arena à Paris. L’entrée du champion du monde en titre des -73 kg avait été salué par une ovation du public. Malgré tout, le vice-champion olympique aux Jeux de Paris-2024, Joan-Benjamin Gaba s’est fait surprendre dans le Golden Score par le Britannique Benjamin Levy. Les deux judokas étant à égalité … Read more