Bhutanese swimmer Sangay Tenzin to make his second Olympics appearance
Having embarked on swimming by practicing in the rivers in his early days, Sangay’s journey so far portrays sheer hard work, interest, and determination. It also stands as a…
Ahead of Paris Olympics, China takes steps to curb unruly sports fans
When Chinese paddler Wang Manyu failed to make the Paris Olympics women’s singles team in May 2024, her fans backed a 10,000-word petition to the country’s sport governing…
Sports exports surge with approach of Paris Olympics
At a factory owned by a Chinese sporting goods manufacturer based in Guangzhou, more than 20 boxes of table tennis balls were loaded into a shipping container destined for France.
Japanese judo siblings who won golds at Tokyo Olympics vow to defend titles in Paris
Hifumi, 26, won the men’s 66-kilogram title in Tokyo, while 23-year-old Uta won in the women’s 52-kilogram class.
Scouting key in Filipino boxers’ Paris Olympics campaign
Due to the widespread use of social media, Filipino pugs climbing the Olympic ring in Paris in a couple of months know that they have been studied and carefully tracked. With that…
Vietnamese athletes with disabilities preparing for 2024 Paris Paralympics
As it stands Vietnam have secured one official slot in powerlifting for Le Van Cong and three slots in swimming for Le Tien Dạt, Do Thanh Hai and Trịnh Thi Bich Nhu.
Uniqlo designs official wear for Swedish team at Paris Games
In addition to clothing for training and the opening and closing ceremonies, Uniqlo will also provide outfits for competitions in such sports as golf and tennis. This is the third…
Japan-born wrestler’s Olympic dream comes true as Samoan
Akazawa earned his ticket to Paris in the 65-kilogram weight class with an emotional victory at the Africa-Oceania Qualifier held in March in Alexandria, Egypt.
Olympic medalist Shoma Uno announces retirement from skating
Uno, now 26, is from Aichi Prefecture. He secured a silver medal at the 2018 PyeongChang Games, his first appearance at the Olympics, and a bronze at the 2022 Beijing Games. He…
Japan’s rhythmic gymnastics team’s new costumes feature Hokusai’s famous wave
“I’ll never give up. I want to capture [a ticket to the Paris Olympics],” said team captain Ayuka Suzuki.