Spain national team goalkeeper Unai Simón has defended the squad’s internal cohesion following the decision to start midfielder Pedri on the bench, stating that all 26 players in the group have accepted their specific roles within the team. Simón emphasized that the squad’s unity remains intact despite the tactical rotations implemented by the coaching staff. … Read more
The group phase second game at the FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 was held in Brno, Czech Republic, on July 12 local time. Japan Dominates Slovenia in Brno The Japan U17 women’s national team secured a commanding win over a higher-ranked Slovenia side during the group stage of the FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball … Read more
The Japan U17 women’s national basketball team opened their campaign at the FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup with a victory, securing a critical win to start the tournament in the Czech Republic. Led by the backcourt tandem of Miya Takeuchi and Keiko Otsuki, Japan leveraged high-tempo play and tactical precision to overcome their opening-round … Read more
The Japan men’s national basketball team is facing a critical evaluation of its tactical consistency and player management following a volatile stretch of performances, highlighted by a dominant victory over China and a subsequent comeback loss to South Korea. The team’s ability to maintain intensity across different opponent profiles remains the primary hurdle as they … Read more
The Japanese national team is set to make its historic debut in the sport of jiu-jitsu at the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Often described as “chess on the mat,” the discipline emphasizes ground-based submission grappling. While jiu-jitsu has been a part of the Asian Games program since the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang edition, Japan’s participation marks a … Read more
Konan and Teikyo Asaka advanced to the next round of the 108th National High School Baseball Championship Fukushima Prefecture Tournament following a series of first-round matches held on July 10 at venues including York Kaiseizan Stadium in Koriyama. The opening day of the tournament featured 10 first-round games across multiple sites, establishing the early momentum … Read more
Wakayama Prefectural Minoshima High School will compete in the 108th National High School Baseball Championship Wakayama tournament starting July 10, despite a previous two-month ban on external games following an internal bullying scandal. The school announced its participation on July 8, confirming the team’s return to competitive play. The decision to enter the tournament follows … Read more
Shingo Kunieda Makes Official Debut in Wheelchair Basketball Shingo Kunieda, the former world No. 1 in wheelchair tennis, made his official competitive debut in wheelchair basketball on July 6, 2024. Kunieda announced the milestone via his official X account, marking a transition from his dominant career on the tennis court to a new challenge in … Read more
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is removing Nordic combined from the Winter Olympic program starting with the 2030 Games, while maintaining snowboarding’s parallel giant slalom event. This decision follows a strategic review of the Winter Olympic program aimed at balancing athlete quotas and venue requirements for future host cities. Why is Nordic combined being removed … Read more
The Aomori Prefecture high school baseball community finalized preparations for the upcoming summer tournament on Friday, conducting rehearsals for the opening ceremony. Student athletes from Aomori Technical High School participated in the dress rehearsal, practicing the march-in procedures to match the official announcement schedule. The tournament, a staple of the regional sporting calendar, serves as … Read more