Two-time champion Naomi Osaka's U.S. Open title defence ended in tears on Friday, as she suffered a stunning defeat in the third round to Canadian Leylah Fernandez 5-7 7-6(2) 6-4, and told reporters ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s stock market emerges as clear winner of Suga’s abrupt resignation
While the race for ruling party leader remains wide open, the Japanese stock market has emerged as a clear winner of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's abrupt departure, with the broad Topix index ... ( read original story ...)
As the Tokyo Paralympics closes, will Japan’s disabled again be forgotten?
The curtains fell on the Tokyo Paralympic Games on Sunday (Sept 5) after 13 days of competition, leaving Japan to reflect on the legacy of its capital being the first city to host the event twice. ( read original story ...)
BrewDog goes big in Japan after cheering joint venture with beer-making giant
Maverick Scots beer maker BrewDog has launched a joint venture with a Japanese brewing giant as it looks to boost its overseas sales. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s government should let greater opportunities for entrepreneurship: WisdomTree
Jesper Koll of WisdomTree says the Japanese government should deregulate and let greater entrepreneurship opportunities. Japan needs more innovation and bigger incentives to encourage young ... ( read original story ...)
Yang Wang of China Wins Bronze Medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Yang Wang, para athlete with Konica Minolta Business Solutions (CHINA) Co., Ltd., Konica Minolta Group's sales company in China, won bronze medal in the wheelchair race of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. ( read original story ...)
‘In 2016 Our Contingent Size Was 19, This Year We Have Won 19 Medals’: Anurag Thakur Hails Athletes Of Tokyo Paralympics
Following the stellar show by Indian athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi is set to host the Paralympians upon their return to India, reports Economic Times. ( read original story ...)
MBR Sports Award congratulates UAE team for success in Tokyo
Abdulla Sultan Al Aryani, 51, put UAE on the Tokyo Paralympic Games’ list of gold-medal winners when he took top spot in the men’s 50m SH1 rifle event on Friday. A two-time world champion, Aryani had ... ( read original story ...)
Building on the momentum of success at the Tokyo Olympics
Olympics in Tokyo turned out to be an edition to remember, with the multi-medal haul, including a first gold, a watershed moment for Philippine sports. ( read original story ...)
‘Our pride’: Russian Paralympians secure record medal haul in Tokyo as Games come to a close
The flame was extinguished as the Tokyo Paralympic Games came to a close on Sunday, but Russian competitors will be leaving Japan with a record medal haul for their efforts this year. ( read original story ...)
Japan seen upgrading Q2 GDP on stronger business spending
TOKYO: Japans economy likely grew more than initially reported in the second quarter thanks to stronger business spending, a Reuters poll showed, though a resurgence of coronavirus infections is seen ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: Krishna Nagar wins gold in men’s singles badminton SH6 event
The 22-year-old from Jaipur, seeded second, saw off his rival 21-17 16-21 21-17 in the final to retain his unbeaten run at the Games and join compatriot Pramod Bhagat in the gold medal winning list ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: IAS officer Suhas Yathiraj claims silver in badminton
The 38-year-old Noida district magistrate produced an entertaining performance before narrowly going down 21-15 17-21 15-21 to two-time world champion Mazur in a 62-minute summit clash ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka earns support after announcing break from sport
Retired athletes voiced their support for four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka on Saturday after she said she would take a break from tennis having lost her enthusiasm for competition. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka considers ‘break’ from tennis during tearful announcement after US Open loss
I feel like for me, recently, when I win, I don’t feel happy, I feel more like a relief. And then when I lose, I feel very sad,” Osaka said at her news conference following the loss. ( read original story ...)
Piers Morgan Defends Calling Naomi Osaka ‘Spoiled Brat’ After U.S. Open Exit
British journalist and commentator Piers Morgan has defended calling tennis star Naomi Osaka a "spoiled brat" following her exit from the U.S. Open on Friday and video of her slamming a racket. Osaka ... ( read original story ...)