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2018 PYEONGCHANG PARALYMPICS

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Feb 14, 2019
Joint Korean 2032 Olympic bid faces hurdles of sanctions, cultural differences and state of war
If North and South Korea succeed in their long-shot bid to host the 2032 Summer Olympics, any athletic feats may be overshadowed by the political achievements needed to make the games happen.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 17, 2018
Paralympic repair specialist fixing to help at 2020 Tokyo Games
When it comes to repairing the specialized equipment of Paralympic athletes, technicians experiment with the latest technologies on the spot, even though their work can often mean the difference between success and failure.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
May 16, 2018
Paralympic gold medalist Gurimu Narita targeting historic double achievement at Tokyo 2020
Gurimu Narita did not bask too long in the glory of winning a pair of medals at the 2018 Winter Paralympics.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
Mar 28, 2018
Momoka Muraoka reflects on historic performance at Pyeongchang Paralympics
Momoka Muraoka, who won five medals at the recent Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics, was all smiles during her post-Paralympic news conference at the Japan National Press Club on Wednesday.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
Mar 20, 2018
Japan's medalists recount highlights of Pyeongchang Paralympics
Sit skier Momoka Muraoka now realizes that she has become the athlete to beat after earning five medals at the Pyeongchang Paralympics, which wrapped up on Sunday.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
Mar 18, 2018
Momoka Muraoka claims silver on final day as Japan wraps up strong showing in Paralympics
Competition wrapped at the Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics on Sunday, closing out 10 days marked by strong performances by the younger members of Team Japan.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
Mar 17, 2018
Yoshihiro Nitta wins cross-country 10-km classical gold medal
Yoshihiro Nitta won gold in the standing cross-country 10-km classical skiing on Saturday at the Winter Paralympics.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
Mar 16, 2018
Norway's Lena Schroeder fulfills dream by competing at Winter Paralympics
Not only does Norway's Lena Schroeder care very little about being the only female among the 135 ice hockey players at the Pyeongchang Winter Games, she revels in being a "woman of steel" out to make a difference for her team.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
Mar 14, 2018
Momoka Muraoka claims Japan's first gold of Pyeongchang Paralympics
Sit skier Momoka Muraoka raced to Japan's first gold medal of the Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics on Wednesday in the women's Alpine skiing giant slalom.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
Mar 13, 2018
Para-skiing legend Brian McKeever and guide Graham Nishikawa share Japanese roots
In cross-country skiing for visually impaired athletes, trusting the sighted guide and being in sync with the person who sends navigational commands makes all the difference.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
Mar 12, 2018
Gurimu Narita captures snowboarding bronze at Paralympics
Gurimu Narita won bronze in the snowboard cross LL2 classification at the Pyeongchang Winter Games on Monday in his Paralympic debut.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
Mar 11, 2018
Momoka Muraoka captures hearts and medals at Pyeongchang Paralympics
Alpine skier Momoka Muraoka wrote in her elementary school yearbook in fourth grade that her dream was to compete at the Paralympics.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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