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Judo Star Abe Ichimi (Park24) Returns from Grand Prix Aoshima Tournament-28 Days Until Tokyo 2024 Olympics as Point Race Begins

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Japanese judo star Hifumi Abe has expressed confidence in the Japan men’s national football team, predicting a 2-1 victory for the “Samurai Blue” in their upcoming competitive fixtures. The two-time Olympic gold medalist, who returned to Japan on November 29 following his appearance at the Judo Grand Prix in Qingdao, China, shared his outlook on … Read more

Meiji University Wins All Japan Student Judo Championship for First Time in 24 Years

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The victory marks the university's first national collegiate title since 2001. A Strategic Shift Under New Leadership The return to the top of the collegiate judo hierarchy comes under the guidance of Shingo Nakahama. The coach, reflecting on the significance of the win, noted that the 25-year interval has been a period of intense rebuilding … Read more

Meiji Shrine Baseball Field Hosts Over 500 Annual Pro and Amateur Games and Events

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Koshien 2024 East-West Tokyo Regional Opener: Gates, Ticket Sales & Schedule By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport August 10, 2024 | Updated 12:45 PM JST The 108th National High School Baseball Championship’s East-West Tokyo Regional opener at Meiji Jingu Stadium will open gates at 12:00 PM JST (03:00 UTC) on August 11, with ticket sales … Read more

Mizuno Official Online Store: High School Baseball Rule-Compliant Wildrive Red-W Belt – Buy Now at Mega Sports (MEGA SPORTS)

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Mizuno’s Wildrive Red-W Belt: The High School Baseball Belt Now Certified for Global Use Mizuno’s Wildrive Red-W belt, specifically designed to meet high school baseball regulations, is now available for purchase through authorized retailers worldwide. The belt, part of Mizuno’s Wildrive series, has been certified for use in high school baseball leagues, including those governed … Read more

Judo Olympic Medalist Yoko Tanabe Appointed First Female President of the Japan Anti-Doping Agency

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Olympic Judo Gold Medalist Yoko Tanabe Named First Female President of Japan Anti-Doping Agency By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport Updated: June 12, 2025 | Tokyo, Japan (UTC+9) Olympic judo gold medalist Yoko Tanabe has been appointed as the first female president of the Japan Anti-Doping Agency (JADA), a historic milestone for clean sport governance … Read more

JADA Appoints Yoko Tanabe, Olympic Medalist Judoka, as New Chairman

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Japan Anti-Doping Agency (JADA) announced on Wednesday that Yoko Tanabe, a judo Olympic medalist, has been appointed as its new president, according to an official statement from the organization. The 60-year-old former judoka, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, will assume the role effective immediately, marking a significant shift in the … Read more

JPTA & Japan Tennis Federation Collaborate to Boost Growth: Enhancing Player Environments & Expanding Access to the Sport

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The Japan Professional Tennis Association (JPTA) and the Japan Stringing Association (JSA) have formalized a collaborative partnership aimed at enhancing the quality of tennis infrastructure and expanding the sport’s reach across Japan. This initiative focuses on standardizing equipment maintenance and improving the technical environment for players at all levels, from grassroots enthusiasts to competitive professionals. … Read more

Former Tunisia Defender Slams Japan-Korea World Cup as ‘Sports Disaster’ – Football Channel

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Ex-Tunisia Defender’s Scathing Criticism of FIFA: ‘A Disaster for World Football’ Former Tunisia international Hatem Ben Hamida has condemned FIFA’s decision to allow Japan and South Korea to host the 2026 World Cup without African representation, calling it a “tragedy” that risks alienating the continent entirely from the sport. In an interview with L’Équipe, Ben … Read more

北海道高校バスケットボール：男女準決勝・決勝リーグの結果と展望

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Hokkaido High School Basketball: Sapporo Mountain and JAL Hokkaido Women’s Teams Secure Finals Berths By Daniel Richardson | Published June 20, 2024 | Updated June 20, 2024 Sapporo, Japan — Sapporo Mountain High School and JAL Hokkaido secured their spots in the finals of the 2024 Hokkaido High School Basketball Championships after dominant performances in … Read more

Shikoku University Sports Festival 2024: Full 1st-Round Basketball Results – Men’s & Women’s Matchups & Scores

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Shikoku High School Tournament Basketball Results: Men’s and Women’s First-Round Matchups The Shikoku High School Sports Federation confirmed the results of the first-round basketball matches for both men’s and women’s divisions on June 20, with several close contests and standout performances shaping the early stages of the tournament. The men’s bracket saw high-stakes rivalries, while … Read more