Palette86 Posted July 19, 2024 Report Posted July 19, 2024 Quote Fencer Emura, breaker Nakarai named Japan's flag-bearers Sabre fencer Misaki Emura and breaker Shigeyuki Nakarai will be flag bearers for the Japanese delegation at the Paris Games opening ceremony later this month, the Japanese Olympic Committee announced Monday. The 25-year-old Emura is the two-time defending women's individual sabre world champion and was flag bearer at last year's Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Nakarai, 22, is among the favorites to win men's gold when breaking, also known as breakdancing, makes its Olympic debut in the French capital. He is known in the breaking world by his stage name, Shigekix. The two will hold the national flag during the boat parade along the river Seine as part of the July 26 opening ceremony. The JOC has abolished the post of team captain to reduce the burden on athletes, with the flag bearers taking on the role of the "face" of the delegation. Date:2024/7/01 Ｎews source: Kyodo News Link to this article:https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/07/855916c7e436-olympics-fencer-emura-breaker-nakarai-named-japans-flag-bearers.html 1 Quote
Durban Sandshark Posted July 19, 2024 Report Posted July 19, 2024 I guess we can call this the Japanese answer to the Sha'Carri Richardson smoking saga from 2021. Only there's no marijuana here, apparently: Japanese Gymnast Shoko Miyata Withdraws From Paris 2024 Japanese Olympics Team For Violating Code Of Conduct Due To Smoking Quote
Palette86 Posted July 28, 2024 Author Report Posted July 28, 2024 Japan's Natsumi Tsunoda wins gold in women's judo News source:Nikkei Asia Date:2024/7/28 1 Quote
Palette86 Posted July 28, 2024 Author Report Posted July 28, 2024 Naomi Osaka loses to Angelique Kerber in the first round of the Paris Olympics Quote
Palette86 Posted July 28, 2024 Author Report Posted July 28, 2024 Ryuju Nagayama won bronze medal for men's Judo(60kg class). Quote
Palette86 Posted July 28, 2024 Author Report Posted July 28, 2024 Quote Teen Hirai reaches 100 butterfly final, Ikee eliminated Teen swimmer Mizuki Hirai reached the final of the women's 100-meter butterfly at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, but Rikako Ikee could not match her compatriot and was eliminated in their semifinal. Hirai and Ikee looked to be on the way to the final after the first 50 meters at Paris La Defense Arena, with the 17-year-old Hirai turning second behind American Gretchen Walsh and Ikee third. Both Japanese fell back from the world record holder down the stretch, though, with Hirai slipping to third and Ikee to sixth. Walsh touched in an Olympic record 55.38 seconds in the first heat, 1.42 ahead of Hirai and 2.41 faster than Ikee. "The time was far off my target. I'll look to make adjustments heading into the final," Hirai said. "I had my best lap time at the turn but the second lap was really tough, I think I tensed up." Hirai's time saw her ranked seventh overall after the second heat, won by American Torri Huske, putting her into the final. Ikee's time was only the 12th fastest. Chinese star and reigning 100 butterfly world champion Zhang Yufei set the third-fastest time. The 100 butterfly was the only chance Ikee had at winning an individual medal in Paris. The 24-year-old has become a well-known figure in Japan after she bounced back from a leukemia diagnosis in February 2019 to compete in three relay events at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Previously she had competed in individual Olympic events at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. With Walsh, Huske and Zhang the medal favorites, Hirai will have to step up if she is to reach the podium. "I'll be racing at the edge of the pool (in the final) but look to give all I have and strive to get a medal," she said. News source:Kyodo News Date:2024/7/28 Link to this articlehttps://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/07/e8e8098de6ac-olympics-ikee-survives-early-scare-vows-to-go-faster-in-semis.html Quote
yoshi Posted July 28, 2024 Report Posted July 28, 2024 I thought Naomi was really on her way back...still a way to go I guess Quote
Palette86 Posted July 28, 2024 Author Report Posted July 28, 2024 Silver medal for Tomoyuki Matsushita(Men's 400m individual medley). Gold medals for Koki Kano (Individual Men's Épée) and Hifumi Abe(men's judo 66 kg) after his sister Uta Abe tragically defeated in 2nd round. Japan's Hifumi Abe defends Olympic title after sister falls early. 2 girls Koko Yoshizawa and Akama Rizu won gold and silver medal for skateboard(women's street). Yay!! 7 hours ago, yoshi said: I thought Naomi was really on her way back...still a way to go I guess She is not good at playing on clay court. Quote
Sir Rols Posted July 29, 2024 Report Posted July 29, 2024 Bringing the Japan discussion to where it belongs. What a great start to the games. Really looks like Japan is now reaping the benefits of Tokyo 2020/1. Just like Oz did in Athens. 1 Quote
Palette86 Posted July 29, 2024 Author Report Posted July 29, 2024 Momoko Tanikawa goal: Japanese star stuns Brazil with late finish to complete comeback in 2024 Olympics Quote
Palette86 Posted July 29, 2024 Author Report Posted July 29, 2024 Japan Claims Bronze in Team Equestrian Event; First Such Medal in 92 Years Quote
Palette86 Posted July 29, 2024 Author Report Posted July 29, 2024 Japan comes from behind to win gymnastics team gold Quote
Palette86 Posted July 29, 2024 Author Report Posted July 29, 2024 Haruka Funakubo won bronze medal for women's judo(57kg weight class), Soichi Hashimoto won bronze medal for men's judo(73kg weight class) and Yuto Horigome defended gold medal for men's skateboard street. Medal favorite Misaki Emura shock loser in sabre fencing last 16 Quote
Palette86 Posted July 30, 2024 Author Report Posted July 30, 2024 Matsushita Tomoyuki wan silver medal for men's individual medley(400m). Quote
Palette86 Posted August 1, 2024 Author Report Posted August 1, 2024 * Matsushita Tomoyuki wan won silver medal for men's individual medley(400m). Correction, sorry. Shinnosuke Oka won gold medal for men's all-round gymnastics . Takanori Nagase won gold medal for men's Judo(81kg weight class). Sanshiro Murao won silver medal Men's judo(90kg weight class). Quote
Palette86 Posted August 2, 2024 Author Report Posted August 2, 2024 Team of Karen Miyawaki, Yuka Ueno, Komaki Kikuchi, Sera Azuma(from left to right) won bronze medal(women's team foil). Quote
Palette86 Posted August 4, 2024 Author Report Posted August 4, 2024 Pair of Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida won bronze medal for women's badminton doubles. Pair of Yuta Watanabe and Arisa Higashino won bronze medal for mixed badminton doubles. Bronze medal for fencing women's team sabre.(Shihomi Fukushima, Risa Takashima, Seri Ozaki and flag bearer Misaki Emura. from L to R). Silver medal for Judo mixed team. Quote
Palette86 Posted August 5, 2024 Author Report Posted August 5, 2024 Hina Hayata won bronze medal for women's table tennis singles. Hideki Matsuyama won bronze medal for men's golf,yay yay! Quote
Palette86 Posted August 5, 2024 Author Report Posted August 5, 2024 Japan Wins Historic Gold in Men’s Team Foil Fencing Japan Wins Silver in Men’s Epee Team Fencing Quote
Palette86 Posted August 5, 2024 Author Report Posted August 5, 2024 Japan suffers heartbreaking men's volleyball q'final loss Thank you Philippe Blain! Quote
Palette86 Posted August 6, 2024 Author Report Posted August 6, 2024 57 minutes ago, Nelson1992 said: Fumita Kenichiro Wins Men's Greco-Roman 60kg Gold He's known as a kitten wrestler. 1 Quote
Palette86 Posted August 7, 2024 Author Report Posted August 7, 2024 Nonoka Ozaki won bronze medal in the women's free-style wrestling(68kg weight class). Nonoka Ozaki Wins Bronze Kokona Hiraki won silver medal in women's park skateboarding(the girl on the left in the pic below.). Australia's Trew, 14, wins skateboard park gold ahead of Japan's Hiraki 1 Quote
Durban Sandshark Posted August 7, 2024 Report Posted August 7, 2024 On 8/5/2024 at 5:33 PM, Palette86 said: Japan suffers heartbreaking men's volleyball q'final loss Thank you Philippe Blain! That was nonetheless an epic and entertaining match versus Italy. Sorry for the collapse and end result. 1 Quote
Palette86 Posted August 9, 2024 Author Report Posted August 9, 2024 Akari Fujinami won gold medal in women's wrestling(53kg division). Japan's Fujinami Wins Olympic Gold in Women's Wrestling Nao Kusaka won gold medal in men's Greco-Roman wresling (77kg). Nao Kusaka wins Greco-Roman wrestling 77-kg gold Yui Susaki won bronze medal in women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling. Susaki Shows Grit to Snare Bronze; Pledges to Regain Her Title at Next Olympics 1 Quote
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