With wild cheering and thunderous applause from start to finish, the Paris Paralympics also inspire us to hope for another Tokyo Games ー with spectators.
IOC chief Thomas Bach has had a mostly successful tenure during challenging times that included wars, a global pandemic and doping scandals.
With poor results at the Paris Olympics, Japan's swimming brain trust needs unified leadership and must convey a sense of urgency to make reforms.
As the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games unfold, Japan's enthusiasm shines. Public reactions range from pride to varying comparisons with Tokyo 2020.
Teenager Yoshizawa gave Japan its second consecutive Olympic gold while Akama brought in the silver in the skateboarding event that debuted at the Tokyo Games.
In Tokyo, Daiki Hashimoto won two Olympic gold medals without fans in the stands due to COVID-19. Now he's looking forward to competing in front of...
Team Japan has studied and practiced hard for its Olympic challenges. Now as the 2024 Games begin, it is time to give our full support to...
After a sensational showing at Tokyo 2020, where Japan collected 58 Olympic medals, there are big expectations for the nation's athletes in France.
The NTT-led consortium calls for the National Stadium to become an events mecca on a historic site, driving development of Japan's domestic sports sector.
The elite NBA Basketball School aims to nurture the next generation in Japan by imparting complex basketball skills with a focus on values, health and wellness.
By winning the 200-meter IM title on the last day of Japan's Olympic trials, Yui Ohashi qualified for the Paris Games. She called it a "wonderful...
Reigning Olympic champion Uta Abe received the International Judo Federation's top individual accolade for women for the second straight year.