Japanese judoka Sanshiro Murao secured the title at the World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, finishing his run through the bracket without conceding a single point or receiving a penalty. Defeating Bekauli in the Third Round Murao opened his path to the championship by facing Olympic champion Bekauli in the third round. It marked their … Read more
At the Asian Games judo tournament in Nagoya, Japan, Huh Mimi claimed the gold medal in the women’s 57-kilogram division at the Aichi International Arena, standing atop the podium to hear the South Korean national anthem play as she held back tears. Tears on the Podium at Aichi International Arena The 2002-born judoka, representing the … Read more
Natsumi Tsunoda knows what it takes to conquer the world stage. Fresh off her gold-medal victory in the women’s 48kg division at the Paris Games, the decorated judoka traveled to Chichibu to deliver a keynote address centered entirely on “junbiryoku”—the foundational local principle of preparation. Olympic Champion Natsumi Tsunoda Brings Judo Discipline to Saitama Prefecture … Read more
Police officers and station personnel from across Hokkaido gathered in Sapporo to demonstrate their proficiency and hone their tactical readiness at the annual Hokkaido Prefectural Police Judo Tournament. The competition serves as a core component of the department’s ongoing physical conditioning and martial arts training programs, emphasizing rigorous discipline and practical self-defense techniques. Tournament Structure … Read more
Kei Nishikori stepped onto the hard courts in Flushing Meadows during the US Open singles qualifying rounds, showcasing his backhand under the pressure of a Grand Slam preliminary draw. News agency coverage from the venue documented Nishikori as he worked through early-round preparations in New York. Flushing Meadows Qualifying Breathes New Life Into Nishikori’s Major … Read more
Japanese judo stars Uta Abe and Miku Takaichi, alongside teammate Uta Abe’s fellow national team members, formally outlined their competitive ambitions ahead of the upcoming international championships during a send-off ceremony that drew widespread attention from sports officials and fans alike. Uta Abe, the reigning Olympic champion, addressed the gathering to emphasize the rigorous preparation … Read more
Yuto Shima of Tenri High School captured the boys’ 100-kilogram judo title at the national high school athletic meet, the Inter-High School Championships, held on Dec. 8 at venues including the Wakayama Big Whale. The victory marks a breakthrough performance for Shima, who navigated a competitive field to secure his first-ever championship in the weight … Read more
Akane Yamaguchi captured the women’s singles title at the China Open, navigating a demanding bracket in Changzhou before encountering an unexpected challenge from the tournament’s oversized mascot during the post-match celebrations. China Open Victory and Mascot Encounter Japanese badminton star Akane Yamaguchi secured the women’s singles championship at the China Open, adding another major title … Read more
Japanese badminton star Akane Yamaguchi experienced a moment of visible discomfort during an interaction with the tournament mascot at the China Open, according to reports from Taiwanese media. The encounter, which circulated widely on social media, showed the world-class athlete struggling to react to the mascot’s energetic behavior during the event’s festivities. Akane Yamaguchi and … Read more
Kashiba City conducted a basketball clinic on July 11, funded through a corporate version of the “Hometown Tax” (Furusato Nozei) donation from Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. The event aimed to promote youth sports development and community engagement in the Nara Prefecture region. The basketball clinic, held on July 11, was organized by Kashiba City using … Read more