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Dakar — An exhibition at the Officers’ Mess in Dakar is charting Senegal’s Olympic journey from its debut in 1964 to the present day. Organized by the Senegalese Olympians Association, the exhibit, titled “Meet the Olympians from 1964 to Today,” runs until November 12 and spotlights the athletes whose performances have brought national acclaim. The … Read more
A Historic Sparring Session The session took place during the filming of the TBS television program “BREAK ~一流が迫る、アスリートの真実~” (BREAK ~The Truth Pursued by the Elite~), which aired late Saturday night in Japan. Susaki, a 27-year-old wrestler with the KITZ corporation, welcomed Kakuoka, a 31-year-old judoka, to her training facility for a face-to-face physical confrontation. Susaki … Read more
Chinese athletes claimed multiple gold medals at the ongoing 2026 Dakar Summer Youth Olympic Games, highlighted by a historic first in martial arts and a unique torchbearer representing cultural exchange. The Chinese delegation has achieved consistent breakthroughs in events including martial arts, swimming, rowing, and judo. Historic Martial Arts Gold Opens New Olympic Chapter The … Read more
Cuban judoka Elianys Rojas Columbié, a 14-year-old brown belt from Ciego de Ávila, is defined not by her collection of gold medals but by her perspective on defeat. After a loss to a Brazilian competitor in a Pan American tournament, she analyzed her mistake, a disqualification by hansoku make, and extracted a lesson that she … Read more
French para-archer Thierry Joussaume will serve as the mascot for the upcoming Téléthon in Jallais, scheduled for Sunday, December 13, 2026. Joussaume, who participated in the 2024 Olympic Games, will participate in the event by shooting volleys of three arrows for a 2 euro donation, with proceeds benefiting the AFM Téléthon. The archer, licensed with … Read more
In a showcase bridging five decades of wrestling history and the dawn of a new era, 72-year-old Tatsumi Fujinami faced Olympic judo gold medalist Wolf Alpha in their first confrontation. The encounter took place during the main event of Fujinami’s 55th debut anniversary show, a tag match at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall on June 6. The … Read more
Actor Jang Seok-hyeon has called the Disney+ and Channel A drama “Dive Into You,” which concluded on October 1, “an unforgettable work” in his career, a statement that encapsulates the significance of his first leading role. StarNews reported that Jang, who landed the part through a highly competitive audition process of 120 to 1, shared … Read more
“Dive to You” is a work I will never forget in my life.” That’s how actor Jang Se-hyuk described his experience starring in the recently concluded Disney+ and Channel A series, a project that marked his first leading role. Jang, who landed the part after overcoming a 120-to-1 audition competition, shared his reflections on the … Read more
This weekend, November 7-8, 2026, features a packed international and domestic calendar for judo and karate. Key events include the Judo European Mixed Team Championships in Belgrade, the Italian Judo A2 Championships in Ostia, and the Karate Eurocup Istria in Croatia, with numerous athletes from Italy’s Friuli-Venezia Giulia region competing. The upcoming weekend is a … Read more
JCW Dominates Shinzen Cup, Aims for Third Title The Judoclub Wimpassing Sparkasse secured a commanding 12-2 victory over Budokan Mödling in the last round of the Shinzen Cup group stage, rebounding from a prior loss. The decisive win propels the team into the final on November 22 in Stockerau with a clear goal: to secure … Read more