Softball star Miu Goto motivated by experience at Tokyo Olympics
Goto went from having no expectations of personal success for Japan to earning the win in three of Japan's five victories during the Tokyo Games.
Japan's medal-munching mayor may soon see a bite taken out of his paycheck
Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura said Monday that he's ready to forfeit three months' pay totaling ¥1.5 million ($13,000) over the incident.
Takashi Kawamura later apologized for ignoring COVID-19 protocols and "making the symbol of years and years of hard work dirty."
"It is unfortunate that he was unable to feel respect and admiration for the athlete," Toyota said in a statement.
Miu Goto saves the day as Japan's softball team earns dramatic win over Mexico
Goto stranded five runners over the final two innings and Mana Atsumi singled in the winning run in the bottom of the eighth as Japan beat Mexico 3-2.
