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Deaflympics ‘Cheer Signs’ Video Projected onto Tokyo Government Building; Film Features Signs Developed with Participation of Deaflympic Athlete Maki Yamada
A 15-second video showcasing “Cheer Signs” — a newly developed method of using gestures to cheer ...
November 6, 2025
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Forever Young Beats Defending Champion Sierra Leone to Win $7m Breeders’ Cup Classic
DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Forever Young beat defending champion Sierra Leone by a half-length to win...
November 2, 2025
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Sugihara Wins Gold in Women’s Floor Exercise at Worlds, Secures Bronze in Balance Beam
JAKARTA — Japanese gymnast Aiko Sugihara won gold in the women's floor exercise at the World Arti...
October 26, 2025
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Paris Olympics Champion Akari Fujinami Rolls to U23 World Title at 57 Kgs
NOVI SAD, Serbia — Paris Olympic champion Akari Fujinami struck gold in her first major tournamen...
October 25, 2025
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Japanese Star Daiki Hashimoto Becomes the 2nd Men’s Gymnast to Win 3 World All-around Titles
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Daiki Hashimoto is back on top in men's gymnastics.
...October 24, 2025
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International Cricket Event to be Held in Tochigi Pref. on Oct. 25-26
The Japan Cricket Association will host the Embassy Cup, an exchange event where participants can...
October 23, 2025
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Support Spreads for Athletes 1 Month Ahead of Deaflympics; Public, Private Sectors Step Up Training Resources, Funding
Support for deaf athletes is growing with the private and public sectors ahead of the Tokyo 2025 ...
October 23, 2025
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Japanese Deaf Athletes Teach Students Sign Cheers Ahead of the Tokyo Deaflympics
Members of Japan’s national team for the Tokyo Deaflympics asked students to cheer them on, at a ...
October 16, 2025
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Kipchoge Hoping to Complete Marathon Legacy with New York City Marathon Run
NEW YORK, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Eliud Kipchoge is hoping to leave a lasting legacy in sport when he c...
October 10, 2025
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Event Marking 1 Year Until 2026 Asian Games Held in Nagoya as Prefecture Prepares to Host
An event marking one year until the opening of the 2026 Asian Games took place on Saturday in Nag...
September 21, 2025
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Fujii Takes Bronze in 20km Race Walk, Sets Japanese Record at World Championships(UPDATE 3)
Nanako Fujii secured a historic bronze medal in the women’s 20-kilometer race walk at the World A...
September 20, 2025
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Haruka Kitaguchi Misses out on Javelin Final at Worlds
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese javelin thrower Haruka Kitaguchi ended up being unable to win a sec...
September 20, 2025
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Trio of Titles for U.S. on Golden Night in Tokyo
TOKYO (AFP-Jiji) — There must be something special about the Japanese air for American sprinters ...
September 20, 2025
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Nakajima Places 6th in 400m at World Athletics Championships
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Yuki Joseph Nakajima placed sixth in the men’s 400 meters at the World Athle...
September 19, 2025
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Portugal’s Isaac Nader Is the out-of-Nowhere Winner of Men’s 1,500 Meters at World Championships
TOKYO (AP) — Even avid track fans might have checked their programs when that blur of red and gre...
September 18, 2025
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