2023 asian games

“Shigekix” Nakarai dances to breaking gold, Olympic spot

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“Shigekix” Nakarai dances to breaking gold, Olympic spot

Japan’s Shigeyuki Nakarai won the men’s gold medal battle for breaking, also known as breakdancing, while China’s Liu Qingyi claimed women’s gold at the Asian Games on Saturday. Their titles qualified the two dancers for next summer’s Olympics in Paris, where the sport is set to make its Olympic debut. Japan’s Shigeyuki Nakarai competes in … Read more

Japan’s football gold bodes well for future of Nadeshiko

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Japan’s football gold bodes well for future of Nadeshiko

Japan’s second-half goal rush in the Asian Games women’s football final against rival North Korea came as a pleasant surprise from a youthful squad with relatively little international experience. In front of a crowd enthusiastically supporting North Korea, the Japanese up-and-comers pulled out an impressive 4-1 victory on Friday night in Hangzhou, China, including three … Read more