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WRESTLING

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May 17, 2022
Taishi Narikuni fights to emerge from accomplished mother's shadow
The 24-year-old, who won gold at last month's Asian championships, says he's struggled with the weight of expectations that come from being the son of a four-time world champion.
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Dec 20, 2021
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Kaori Icho to assist national team as coach
Icho currently trains female wrestlers at Nippon Sport Science University. It appears likely that she will participate in national team training camps in her new capacity.
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Oct 9, 2021
Ken Matsui claims 55-kg Greco-Roman world title on debut
With his victory in the non-Olympic weight division, world championship debutant Ken Matsui claimed Japan's fifth gold medal of the tournament in Oslo.
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Oct 7, 2021
Remina Yoshimoto and Akari Fujinami crowned women's world champions
Remina Yoshimoto and Akari Fujinami won two of the four available women's gold medals for Japan on Wednesday
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Oct 6, 2021
Tsugumi Sakurai wins gold in women's 55 kg at wrestling worlds
The 20-year-old Ikuei University student, who won the 55-kg title at last year's national championships and this year's national invitational, secured Japan's first victory in Oslo.
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OLYMPICS
Aug 2, 2021
Japan's Kenichiro Fumita wins Greco-Roman 60 kg silver at Tokyo Games
Even with Fumita's defeat, Japan extended a streak of 17 consecutive tournaments of winning Olympic medals in men's wrestling.
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OLYMPICS
Jul 7, 2021
Risako Kawai aiming for second straight Olympic wrestling gold
The 26-year-old will be competing in a new weight class at the Tokyo Games, stepping down to 57 kg after winning the 63-kg category in Rio de Janeiro.
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OLYMPICS
May 11, 2021
Japan wrestlers to pursue ambitious medal target at Tokyo Games
The president of the Japan Wrestling Federation has set the target of 10 medals, including five gold, at the July 23 to Aug. 8 Olympics.
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Apr 19, 2021
Three Japanese wrestlers claim gold at Asian championships
The Asian Wrestling Championships wrapped up in Kazakhstan on Sunday, with three Japanese athletes topping the podium during the six-day tournament.
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Dec 20, 2020
Kenichiro Fumita and Yuki Takahashi win at wrestling nationals
Tokyo Olympic team member Kenichiro Fumita, the reigning 60-kg Greco-Roman world champion, won his third national title and his first in two years at Japan's national wrestling championships on Sunday.
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Nov 15, 2020
Coronavirus crashes Olympic party for wrestler-coach couple
World 55-kg champion Mayu Mukaida had planned on marrying her long-time coach Shota Shidochi after the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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LIFE / Food & Drink
Jul 4, 2020
Steak House Ribera: Wrestling’s spiritual home in Japan
What do The Rock, Hulk Hogan and John Cena have in common? A shared love of Tokyo's Steak House Ribera.
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Apr 17, 2020
Olympic medal hopeful Risako Kawai using lockdown to lock in mental fortitude
The Rio gold medalist is focusing on studying possible opponents as she prepares to wrestle in the lighter 57-kg category next year.
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Apr 7, 2020
Wrestling's governing body to hold world championships during Olympic year for first time in 2021
The international wrestling governing body, United World Wresting (UWW), plans to keep its world championships in 2021, which would mark the first time the event is staged in an Olympic year, UWW's vice president said Monday.
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Mar 30, 2020
Wrestler So Sakabe shares tale of struggle to get doping ban overturned
If anyone knows about the complexities of anti-doping rule violations, it's Greco-Roman wrestler So Sakabe.
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Feb 6, 2020
Japan Wrestling Federation punishes referees for failing to stop illegal moves
The Japan Wrestling Federation announced Wednesday it has suspended six officials who oversaw matches at last year's national championships in which two competitors scored takedowns after illegally treading on opponents' feet.
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Nov 30, 2019
Wrestler Kaori Icho passes on last-chance Tokyo 2020 bid
Four-time reigning Olympic wrestling champion Kaori Icho has not entered next month's national championships, ending her bid for a fifth consecutive gold medal, the Japan Wrestling Federation revealed Saturday.
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Sep 20, 2019
Yukako Kawai earns family's second medal at 2019 world championships
Yukako Kawai earned a bronze medal in the women's 62-kg division at the World Wrestling Championships on Friday to complement the gold medal won by her sister the day before.
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Sep 20, 2019
Kawai captures third world crown
Risako Kawai defeated defending women’s 57-kg champion Rong Ningning of China on Thursday to capture the third world championship gold medal of her career.
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Sep 19, 2019
Kenichiro Fumita clinches Greco-Roman 60-kg gold, Olympic berth
Kenichiro Fumita defeated Russia's Sergey Emelin to claim the men's Greco-Roman 60-kg gold medal Tuesday at the world championships in Kazakhstan, which double as a qualifier for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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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