Summer Olympics Jul 31, 2021
Will Japan’s gold rush end with judo? Not likely.
by Jason Coskrey
Japan has won nine golds in judo so far, the most by a single nation at an Olympics. Japan set the previous mark of eight in 2004.
Summer Olympics / Skateboarding Jul 30, 2021
Japanese skateboarders hope Olympics will mark a turning point
by Kaz Nagatsuka
Skateboarding is often perceived as an activity for rebellious teenagers, but devotees of the sport hope that gold medals by Japanese athletes at the Tokyo Olympics will change that image.
Summer Olympics / Skateboarding Jul 27, 2021
Skateboarding gold medalist Momiji Nishiya has homework on her mind
by Jason Coskrey
Nishiya might be an Olympic champion, but she's also a 13-year-old girl and school will be starting up before too long. For now, she can bask in her victory for a little while longer.
Summer Olympics Jul 26, 2021
Day 3 recap: Japan scoops up more golds as locals warm to the Games
Japan struck more gold on Monday as sentiment toward the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics appeared to shift, and local fans defied organizers to grab a glimpse of the Games.
Business Jul 26, 2021
Japanese skateboard stocks jump after host claims gold medals
by Gearoid Reidy and Shoko Oda
Shares in Morito Co., which distributes skateboarding gear, were among those that surged Monday after Momiji Nishiya’s victory in the Olympic women’s street skateboarding event.
Summer Olympics / Skateboarding Jul 26, 2021
Olympic champion at 13: Momiji Nishiya becomes Japan's youngest gold medalist
by Jason Coskrey
Many sports including skateboarding are children's games at their cores, you just don't always see kids rising up quite like this on the world stage.