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Japanese Judoka Hangai Honed Her Senses to Earn Silver at Paris Paralympics; Believed in Coach’s Words to Keep on Going
PARIS — Judoka Shizuka Hangai finally made it to the podium at the Paris Paralympics after winnin...
September 7, 2024
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Kamiji Wins Gold in Women’s Wheelchair Tennis
PARIS — Yui Kamiji earned the gold in the women’s wheelchair tennis singles event, after defeatin...
September 7, 2024
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Oda, Miki Win Silver in Men’s Wheelchair Tennis Doubles
PARIS — Tokito Oda and Takuya Miki won the silver medal in the men’s wheelchair tennis doubles ev...
September 7, 2024
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Japan Men’s Goalball Team Wins 1st Gold Medal at Paris Paralympics; Women’s Wheelchair Tennis Pair Earns Gold
PARIS — Japan won their first gold medal in the men’s goalball event at the Paris Paralympics on ...
September 6, 2024
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Natsuki Wada Wins Gold in Table Tennis Event at Paris Paralympics
PARIS — Table tennis player Natsuki Wada won gold in the women’s singles event for athletes with ...
September 6, 2024
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Tokito Oda Advances to Paris Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis Final; Secures Medal in His 1st Appearance
Japan’s Tokito Oda has advanced to the final of the men’s wheelchair tennis singles at the Paris ...
September 6, 2024
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Japan Wins Gold in Men’s Goalball Final at Paris Games; First Goalball Gold for Japan
PARIS — Japan won gold in the men’s goalball final at the Paris Paralympic Games on Thursday, bea...
September 6, 2024
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Yui Kamiji, Manami Tanaka Clinch Historic Gold in Women’s Wheelchair Tennis Doubles at Paris Paralympics; Pair Beat Dutch Players
PARIS — Japan’s Yui Kamiji and Manami Tanaka earned the gold medal in the women’s wheelchair tenn...
September 6, 2024
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Japan Reaches Goalball Final at Paris Paralympics; Also Earns Slots In 2 Finals in Wheelchair Tennis
PARIS — In para swimming at the Paris Paralympic Games on Wednesday, Ayano Tsujiuchi, 27, won the...
September 5, 2024
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Suzuki Wins 3rd Medal in Swimming at Paris Paralympics; Kamiji and Tanaka Advance to Wheelchair Doubles Tennis Final
PARIS — Japan’s Takayuki Suzuki won bronze on Tuesday in the men’s 200-meter freestyle for swimme...
September 4, 2024
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Para Swimmer Takayuki Suzuki Wins Bronze Medal in Men’s 200m Freestyle S4 at Paris Paralympics
PARIS — Para swimmer Takayuki Suzuki won the bronze medal in the men’s 50-meter breaststroke SB3 ...
September 4, 2024
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Japan Falls to Brazil in Women’s Goalball Quarterfinals
Japan lost to Brazil with 2-0 in the women’s goalball quarterfinal at the Paris Paralympics on Tu...
September 4, 2024
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Karasawa Fisnishes in 4th in 1,500 T11 Final; Does Not Add Medal to 5,000 T11 Silver
Kenya Karasawa missed out on a medal in the men’s 1,500-meter T11 final at the Paris Paralympics ...
September 3, 2024
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Japan Takes 1st Gold in Wheelchair Rugby; Team Captain Survived Car Accident that Burned 75% of His Body
PARIS — After taking bronze in two Paralympics, Japan’s wheelchair rugby team finally reached the...
September 3, 2024
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Cheers in Paris, Japan Spur on Wheelchair Rugby Team; Long-Sought Paralympic Gold Fulfils Captain’s Promise
PARIS — Japan won a long-sought gold medal in wheelchair rugby on Monday, defeating the United St...
September 3, 2024
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