The WBA champion returns to the ring for the first time in two years against a successful, battle-tested opponent.
Olympic gold medalist Hashimoto collected the silver medal in the men's all-around event.
Luis Scola scored a game-high 23 points in a turn-back-the-clock performance. The 41-year-old former NBA player knocked down five 3-pointers in Argentina’s win.
Young stars elevate national team’s talent level as it gears up for first Olympic appearance since 1976.
The NBA forwards headline a versatile squad set to make its first appearance in the Summer Games in 45 years.
Four sports ー gymnastics, judo, swimming and wrestling ー have provided the vast majority of the nation’s top-three finishes in Olympic competitions.
How much longer will Hakuho and Kakuryu hold off on retirement as injuries take their toll?
"The decision regarding allowing spectators from overseas to attend the [Tokyo] Games will be made by the end of March," read part of a statement issued...
The now-retired Iwakuma will dispense his knowledge of pitching in his new job with the MLB club.
~~ As 2020 comes to a close, JAPAN Forward is highlighting notable sports team accomplishments and individual feats by Japanese teams and athletes, both here and...
Years before his rise to prominence at Gonzaga University and with the NBA’s Washington Wizards, Rui Hachimura was just another Okuda Junior High School student....
Listen in as the JAPAN Forward editorial team is joined by Sports Journalist Ed Odeven for a discussion on the status of Japanese teams, athletes and...
