Olympics & Paralympics
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Olympic Javelin Gold Medalist Haruka Kitaguchi Has Victory Parade in Home Town
ASAHIKAWA, Hokkaido — Olympic javelin gold medalist Haruka Kitaguchi took part in a victory parad...
October 13, 2024
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Japanese Sponsors Toyota, Bridgestone and Panasonic End Olympic Contracts
TOKYO (AP) — The International Olympic Committee's three major Japanese sponsors — Toyota, Panaso...
October 2, 2024
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Wheelchair Tennis Player Oda Shares Paris Games Experience Onstage in Nagoya; Gold Medal Star Vows to Go to Next Level
Fresh off his gold medal in men’s singles wheelchair tennis at the Paris Paralympics, Tokito Oda ...
September 17, 2024
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Japan Olympic Javelin Gold Medalist Haruka Kitaguchi Determined to Break Asian Record Next Season
Olympic javelin gold medalist Haruka Kitaguchi is determined to set the Asian record next season,...
September 17, 2024
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Japan’s Morinari Watanabe Enters IOC Presidential Race
London (Jiji Press)—Japan’s Morinari Watanabe, president of the International Gymnastics Federati...
September 17, 2024
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Kishida Lauds Paralympians at Prime Minister’s Office; Athletes Gave ‘Energy, Courage’ To Many People
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida presented gifts and a letter of appreciation to Japanese Paralympian...
September 11, 2024
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Para-Sport Still Needs More Facilities, Understanding; Funding Drops as Paralympic Boost Wanes
Japan has both made and lost progress toward improving the athletic environment for para-sport.
September 11, 2024
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Paris Paralympics Signaled New Era of Japanese Para-Sport; Training Facilities, Opponent Analysis Secure Golds
At the Paris Paralympics, which closed on Sunday, Japan won a total of 14 gold medals, one more t...
September 10, 2024
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Japan Wheelchair Tennis Player Tokito Oda Achieves Dream to Inspire Kids, Like His Own Idol Shingo Kunieda With Paralympics Gold
Wheelchair tennis player Tokito Oda has become what he dreamed of — “a hero for children battling...
September 9, 2024
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Athletes Celebrate their Achievements at Paris Games; Vow to Give Another Good Show in 2028
SAINT-DENIS, France — The Paris Paralympic Games that generated excitement and emotion around the...
September 9, 2024
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Paris Paralympics Closes with Japan Earning More Gold than at Tokyo Games; Final Days Bring in Medal Rush
SAINT-DENIS, France — The Paris Paralympic Games officially ended Sunday after 12 days of competi...
September 9, 2024
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Marathoner Misato Michishita Wins Bronze in Final Day of Games; 3rd Consecutive Paralympic Medal Overall
PARIS — Para runner Misato Michishita won the bronze medal in the women’s T12 marathon race for v...
September 9, 2024
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Paris Paralympics the Greatest Ever, Say Former Olympics Executives
The Paris Paralympics were the “greatest ever” according to one former IOC marketing executive wh...
September 9, 2024
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Paralympic Games End with a Parisian Electro-Dance Party after 2 World Records on Final Day
PARIS (AP) — The Paralympic Games ended Sunday with two world records and a spectacular light sho...
September 9, 2024
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Paris Paralympics Come to a Close with Rainy Electro Party
PARIS, Sept 8 (Reuters) - The Paris 2024 Games came to a close like they started, in the rain, bu...
September 9, 2024
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