Naomi Osaka Advances to Wimbledon Second Round By Daniel Richardson | All England Lawn Tennis Club, London | Updated June 25, 2024 Naomi Osaka defeated French qualifier Clara Tauson 6-3, 6-4 in a 90-minute match at Centre Court on Tuesday, advancing to the second round of Wimbledon. Why This Win Matters: Osaka’s Resilience at Wimbledon … Read more
Haruto Takahashi Extends Win Streak to 10 in Dominant Start Against Hiroshima April 28, 2024 Daniel Richardson 12 min read Kobe, Japan — Hanshin Tigers right-hander Haruto Takahashi (高橋遥人) extended his opening-day win streak to 10 with a commanding 7-3 victory over the Hiroshima Toyo Carp on Sunday. Takahashi allowed just three runs over six … Read more
Shirogane Ashikaga Secures Three-Peat in Interhigh Judogi Prefectural Tournament; Kokugaku Tochigi Claims Girls’ Title Shirogane Ashikaga High School captured its third consecutive boys’ team title at the Interhigh judo prefectural tournament on June 27, while Kokugaku Tochigi High School claimed its second straight girls’ championship, according to the Tochigi Prefectural Sports Federation. The event, held … Read more
Okayama Prefecture Launches Feasibility Study for New Fagiano Okayama Stadium Okayama Prefecture has initiated a feasibility study for a new stadium to serve as the home ground for J1 League club Fagiano Okayama, according to the Football Stadium Discussion Committee (事務局: Okayama Prefecture). The committee aims to evaluate infrastructure needs, fan experience upgrades, and financial … Read more
Abel Iliev Wins Judo Grand Prix Qingdao as Olympic Champion Dominates 66kg Final By Daniel Richardson | Qingdao, China | October 26, 2024 Olympic judo champion Abel Iliev (Park24) won his opening match at the Qingdao Grand Prix on Friday, defeating Japan’s Katsuhiko Kono in straight falls to extend his dominance in the 66kg division. … Read more
Judo Gold Medalist Natsumi Kakita Retires in 2026 After Tokyo 2020 Triumph By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport | Updated: June 10, 2024 Natsumi Kakita, the 33-year-old judoka who won gold in the women’s 48kg category at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, has announced her retirement from competitive judo effective January 2026. The announcement comes after … Read more
JADA Appoints Former Olympic Judo Medalist Tanabe Yoko as New President JADA Appoints Former Olympic Judo Medalist Tanabe Yoko as New President The Japan Anti-Doping Agency (JADA) announced on April 24 that Tanabe Yoko, a 60-year-old former judo Olympic medalist, has assumed the role of president effective April 23, according to an official statement. Tanabe, … Read more
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
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
95 Young Judokas Compete in 46th All-Awaji Junior Judo Tournament By Daniel Richardson | Published June 12, 2024 | Updated June 12, 2024 The 46th All-Awaji Junior Judo Tournament, hosted by Suzu City’s Cultural and Sports Center on Awaji Island, concluded today with 95 young athletes from six clubs competing to showcase their skills. Organized … Read more