The 2026 Baku World Judo Championships in Azerbaijan feature the men’s 81kg and women’s 63kg divisions on day four, bringing world champions and rising contenders to the mat for international competition. Yuhei Ono Targets Gold in First World Championships Appearance Yuhei Ono of Asahi Kasei enters the men’s 81kg division seeking his first world title … Read more
Swiss watchmaker Tissot expanded its basketball-inspired product lines with the release of the Tissot Supersport NBA, featuring a 42mm case size and design elements drawn directly from professional basketball culture and arena technology. The new timepiece builds on a partnership that began in 2015 when Tissot became the official timekeeper for the NBA, WNBA, and … Read more
株式会社UPSIDER and the Sendai 89ERS finalized an official club sponsorship for the upcoming 2026-27 season, tying a major corporate financial platform to a professional basketball team preparing for a historic league transition, according to reports from prtimes.jp. Sendai 89ERS Enter B.League Premier After Corporate Support Deal The Sendai 89ERS operate as a professional basketball club … Read more
Japanese judo stars Hifumi Abe and Uta Abe are set to headline the 2026 World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, with domestic broadcaster CS Nippon announcing an emergency schedule adjustment to air the tournament’s second-day block live. Live Broadcast Secured for Baku Block CS Nippon confirmed that its sports channel, Nittere G+ (Nippon Television G+), … Read more
The琉球ゴールデンキングス (Ryukyu Golden Kings) open their 2026–27 home schedule at Okinawa Arena on October 8, 2026, hosting the Gunma Crane Thunders in a matchup that marks the debut of Asia’s first LED-embedded “VISION” floor. October 8 Home Opener vs. Gunma Crane Thunders Tipoff for the opening game is set for 19:35 local time on Thursday, … Read more
The sports brand Wilson has announced a special booth installation at the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships 2026, marking a prominent brand presence at Japan’s premier international tennis tournament. Running from September 28 through October 6, 2026, the activation will celebrate the tournament while highlighting the career of long-time Wilson racquet partner Kei Nishikori … Read more
Yui Fujiwara Selected to Represent Japan at 2026 IBSA Judo World Championships in Tbilisi Visually impaired judoka Yui Fujiwara has secured her selection to the Japan national team for the upcoming 2026 IBSA Judo World Championships, scheduled to run from September 25 to September 27, 2026, in Tbilisi, Georgia. The tournament will take place at … Read more
The Los Angeles Rams and the Japan Flag Football Association have partnered to distribute 110,000 instructional playbooks to 800 schools across Japan, marking a significant expansion of American football outreach in the country. According to official announcements from the governing body, the initiative aims to introduce structured flag football concepts to physical education curricula nationwide, … Read more
The third edition of the Sakai Seikotsuin Cup Basketball Tournament Kyushu in Kumamoto brought together 24 powerhouse teams from across the Kyushu region for high-level regional competition, according to corporate announcements from Sakai Seikotsuin West. Tournament Scope and Regional Impact As youth and regional basketball continues to expand across southwestern Japan, events like the Sakai … Read more
Tokyo Football Club Co., Ltd., operating as J.League side F.C. Tokyo, announced a formal agreement with Assist Japan Co., Ltd. on Sept. 4, 2026, establishing the corporate services firm as a new official club partner. According to the official corporate announcement issued by the club, the partnership took effect immediately ahead of the autumn fixture … Read more