Japanese Imperial Couple Host Garden Party Featuring Baseball Legend Sadaharu Oh On a serene Saturday in Tokyo, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako welcomed distinguished guests to a traditional garden party at the Imperial Palace grounds, creating a memorable blend of imperial tradition and sporting excellence. The event, held on April 18, 2026, brought together cultural … Read more
Wembley, England – Ahead of their international friendly against England on Friday, members of the Uruguay national team found themselves contemplating not just victory on the pitch, but likewise a rather unusual question about their ultimate resting place. Defenders Guillermo Varela and Joaquín Piquerez were asked about the “Panteón de los Olímpicos,” a unique tradition … Read more
After a 37-year wait, MotoGP is roaring back to Brazil in 2026, with the inaugural Grande Prêmio de Brasil scheduled for March 20-22 at the Autódromo Internacional de Goiânia – Ayrton Senna in Goiânia. This marks a significant moment for motorsport in the country, bringing the premier motorcycle racing series back to a passionate fanbase. … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand – The stakes are rising for Madagascar’s national 3×3 basketball teams, known as the Ankoay, as they prepare to compete in the FIBA 3×3 Thailand Champions Cup, beginning March 13th at CentralWorld Square in Bangkok. The competition will pit the reigning African champions against some of the world’s top 3×3 talent, serving as … Read more
An Se Young was too strong for the Chinese players – Photo: BWF The 2026 Asian Badminton Team Championships were held from February 3 to 8 in Qingdao, China, and despite the home advantage, the Chinese players failed to pull off an upset. China and South Korea played in different groups and both confidently reached … Read more
An Se Young was too strong for the Chinese players – Photo: BWF The 2026 Asian Badminton Team Championships took place in Qingdao, China from February 3 to 8, and despite having home court advantage, the Chinese players failed to spring an upset. China and South Korea, playing in different draws, both qualified easily for … Read more
A priori, written The Newspaper, “Kaïrat Almaty was shaping up, for Club Bruges, to be the least sexy match in the entire Champions League: a match on the road, in distant and icy Kazakhstan, against a little-known opponent.” And yet, more than 500 supporters of this team, one of the best in Belgium, made the … Read more
The first round of the Australian Open, the first of the four major tennis tournaments, was held in Melbourne on the 19th in the women’s singles match, where Moka Uchijima (photo) overwhelmed Solana Sierra 6-3, 6-1 and advanced to the second round (2026 Reuters) MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Moka Uchijima defeated Argentina’s Solana Sierra 6-3, 6-1 … Read more
The NBA held games in various locations on the 17th, and the Lakers, to whom Rui Hachimura (center right) belongs, lost to the Trail Blazers 116-132 on enemy territory (2026 Reuters/Imagn Images) [17th (Reuters)]- The U.S. Professional Basketball Association (NBA) held games in various locations on the 17th, and Rui Hachimura’s Lakers lost to the … Read more
On Monday, to mark Coming of Age Day, a ceremony was held at Hofu Tenmangu Shrine in Hofu Town, Yamaguchi Prefecture, during which young adults shot arrows to drive away evil spirits. In Japan, the legal age of majority was lowered from 20 to 18 in 2022, but many people still celebrate the milestone when … Read more