In the first race of the 2023 Formula One campaign, 22-year-old AlphaTauri driver Yuki Tsunoda, who started 14th on the grid, just missed out on points.
The Japan men’s soccer team completed its quest with late drama against Australia, getting two goals from substitute Kaoru Mitoma.
The 20-year-old set the second-fastest time in pre-season testing at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, an early indication he intends to go all out.
The now-retired Iwakuma will dispense his knowledge of pitching in his new job with the MLB club.