Nagasaki Nichidai High School exited the Kinashi High School Judo Tournament on August 24 following a loss in the fifth round of the men’s competition. The team, composed primarily of first- and second-year students, served as the sole representative for Nagasaki Prefecture to reach the final stages of the tournament held at the Teruha Sekisui … Read more
Student-athletes from Ten’ei Junior High School gathered at the Ten’ei Village Hall on July 22 for an official send-off ceremony before competing in the Tohoku Junior High School Tennis Championships and the Tohoku Junior High School Athletics Meet. The event served as a formal encouragement gathering where athletes pledged to perform at their peak during … Read more
The Saga Shogyo High School women’s judo team secured a runner-up finish at the prestigious Koshiki High School Judo Tournament, claiming second place two years after their previous final appearance. Competing at the Teruha Sekisui House Arena in Fukuoka’s Higashi Ward, the squad fell just short of the championship title during the second day of … Read more
Kinshuki High School Judo Tournament Opens in Fukuoka: Saga Commercial and Saga Kita Advance The prestigious Kinshuki High School Judo Tournament, co-organized by the Kyushu Judo Association and the Nishinippon Shimbun, officially commenced on July 22 at the Teruha Sekisui House Arena in Higashi-ku, Fukuoka. The opening day of the tournament saw intense competition across … Read more
The 2026 Kinashi High School Judo Tournament began on January 22 at the Teruha Sekisui House Arena in Fukuoka City, featuring 462 teams across men’s and women’s divisions. The competition uses a “nuki-shobu” (knockout) format to determine the national champion, with the captain of Fuji Gakuen leading the athlete’s oath by pledging to compete “fair … Read more
Yomiuri Giants right-hander Iori Yamasaki secured his first victory of the 2024 season on May 21, delivering a resilient performance in his second start since returning from a shoulder injury. Yamasaki pitched into the sixth inning, allowing two runs, as the Giants navigated a critical stretch in the Central League schedule. Yamasaki’s Return to the … Read more
Arita Tech Advances to Saga Tournament Semifinals Following Narrow Victory Over Karatsu Commercial Arita Technical High School secured a spot in the final four of the 108th National High School Baseball Championship Saga Tournament on July 21, defeating Karatsu Commercial High School with a final score of 4–3. The quarterfinal matchup, held at Saga Midori … Read more
Lionel Messi has broken his silence following Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, expressing his disappointment while praising the Spanish side’s performance. The result marks a significant shift in the tournament’s landscape as Spain secures the title. The loss in the final of the 2026 North American World Cup leaves … Read more
Paris 2024 Olympic gold medalist Natsumi Tsunoda visited Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, this week to host a judo clinic for local elementary school students. The event, which drew significant local interest, offered young judoka a rare opportunity to learn techniques directly from the 48-kilogram champion and physically interact with the gold medal she secured at … Read more
The field is set for the semifinal round of the 79th Yamagata Prefecture Junior High School Baseball Tournament, which doubles as the 66th Yamagata Prefecture Junior High School Athletic Meet. Following a series of competitive matchups across the region, four schools have emerged to contend for the prestigious Wakawashi Flag, a title that carries significant … Read more