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On Chinese doping case, lawmakers demand action, answers from Olympic and law-enforcement leaders

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators have sent a letter to the leader of the World Anti-Doping Agency asking for answers about the case in which 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at the Tokyo Olympics despite positive tests for a banned drug

The Independent UK

Japan Wrestles With Legacy Of Graft-stained Games In Paris Warning

Japan is still grappling with the fallout of the graft-stained and pandemic-delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympics, serving as a warning to Paris ahead of the Games this summer in the French capital.

International Business Times

'Haikyu!!': Comic Heroes Fuel Japan Olympic Volleyball Manga Mania

Men's volleyball is flying high in Japan with the national team ranked fourth globally ahead of the Paris Olympics and the sport's soaring popularity fuelled by a manga blockbuster.

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Songoliath felled by Lupus in Japanese club rugby

Toshiba Brave Lupus beat Tokyo Sungoliath in the second semi-final of Japanese club rugby on Sunday.

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Australia’s Olympic cyclist Grace Brown: ‘If I come fourth, I’ll be disappointed’

The time-trial specialist is in rich form heading towards the Paris Games and has high hopes of improving on her showing in Tokyo

The Guardian - AU

Mir unsure "how long my body can take this" amid Honda MotoGP struggles

Despite a change in philosophy and the added advantage of MotoGP’s new concession system, Honda has so far been unable to turn its fortunes around, with the RC213V remaining the weakest bike on the grid. Mir, now the lead rider in Honda’s stable after the exit of Marc Marquez to…

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Decline Of Yakuza: Rise Of 'Tokuryu' Criminal Groups

Yakuza decline in Japan leads to rise of 'tokuryu' groups, posing new challenges for law enforcement.

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'It’s going to be hard but I will be a contender': Lizzie Deignan's plans for Paris

Britain’s most successful female road racer of the era, Lizzie Deignan has one medal missing from her cabinet: Olympic gold. Chris Marshall-Bell looks back on her record at the Games and ponders her prospects for Paris

Cycling Weekly

As Japan's yakuza weakens, police focus shifts to unorganized crime hired via social media

Police in Japan who were busy tracking thousands of yakuza members just a few years ago have set their eyes on a new threat: unorganized and loosely connected groups they believe are behind a series of crimes once dominated by yakuza

The Independent UK

The quiet Japanese island paradise on the frontline of growing Taiwan-China tensions

Yonaguni is a tourist hotspot – but its location just 100km from Taiwan means residents must wrestle with the creeping militarisation of their home

The Guardian - AU

The US ambassador to Japan visits southern islands at the forefront of China tension

The U.S. Ambassador to Japan has stressed the importance of increased deterrence and his country’s commitment to the alliance with its key ally as he visited two southwestern Japanese islands at the forefront of Tokyo's tension with Beijing

The Independent UK

Tokyo battles surge of destructive raccoons that went from pet to pest

Hotline set up in Japan’s capital to report sightings of raccoons, which became popular as pets after success of 1970s TV anime series

The Guardian - AU

Simon Biles is set to compete ahead of Paris Olympics. Is she ready?

Biles will compete for the first time in 2024 at this weekend’s US Classic

The Independent UK

The Olympic ‘anti-sex beds’ myth was debunked in Tokyo, so let’s do it again in Paris

This talk of the Olympics beds being "anti-sex"? False.

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Simone Biles is stepping into the Olympic spotlight again. She is better prepared for the pressure

Gymnastics star Simone Biles says she is better equipped to handle the challenges that await as she prepares for a third Olympics

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Taylor Swift joked that 'jet lag is a choice.' A sleep expert has thoughts about that

Plus, six tips on how to stay alert and minimize sluggishness when traveling rapidly across multiple time zones.

The Times of India

India can surpass Tokyo Olympics medal tally in athletics at Paris Games: AFI president

NEW DELHI: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) president Adille Sumariwalla on Tuesday expressed optimism about the country's prospects in track and field events at the upcoming Paris Olympics.

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Liz Carr’s unmissable documentary about assisted dying

The actor and disability rights activist makes a powerful case. Plus, seamy crime drama Tokyo Vice returns. Here’s what to watch today

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Japan To Enhance Anti-Drone Capability Amid Security Concerns

Japan's defense minister calls for enhanced anti-drone measures after a security breach at a navy port near Tokyo, highlighting the importance of adapting ...

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Exploring The Diverse And Captivating World Markets

Discover iconic markets worldwide, from Istanbul's Grand Bazaar to Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market, offering a glimpse into diverse cultures and local specialties.

The Guardian - AU

Tokuryū, the shadowy criminal groups taking over from yakuza in Japan

Organised in a deliberately loose fashion, tokuryū pose fresh problems for police, as years of crackdowns see the appeal of a yakuza life fade

International Business Times UK

Tokyo Police Arrest Yakuza Leader For Stealing 25 Pokemon Trading Cards

Yakuza leader arrested for stealing Pokemon cards in Japan! Sign of decline for the once-feared gang?

AAP

Regretful Moloney stews on Tokyo loss, vows to fight on

Dethroned champion Jason Moloney has spoken of regret, anguish and the future in his first interview since relinquishing his world boxing title in Tokyo.

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Pro-Palestine Protesters Gather In Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing

Protesters in Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing rally for 'Free Palestine,' joining global support for peace in Gaza.

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Moloney's final flurry not enough, loses title in Tokyo

Australia is without a current male world champion after bantamweight Jason Moloney was upset on points by Yoshiki Takei on a historic Tokyo card.

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