After winning 58 Olympic medals at Tokyo 2020, Japan collected 45 at the Paris Games, including 20 gold, and earned medals in 16 different sports.
Displaying pinpoint precision, Japan earned its first Olympic gold medal in the event and wrapped up a successful outing in the fencing competition in Paris.
Koki Kano helped Japan reach overtime in the Olympic men's team epee fencing final, but he was defeated by Hungary's Gergely Siklosi in the French capital.
The large crowds make the drama of Olympic victory or defeat all the more compelling. "These are what the Olympics are supposed to be," said Hifumi...
Reigning Asian Games champion Koki Kano won five epee matches on Sunday in Paris, including a difficult duel with Hungary's Tibor Andrasfi in the semifinals.
