Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 18, 2021 Japan's Naomi Osaka in action during her semi final match against Serena Williams of the U.S. REUTERS/Asanka Brendon ... ( read original story ...)
Seiko Hashimoto, a woman, is named Tokyo Olympics chief in something of a breakthrough
Seiko Hashimoto, 56, replaces Yoshiro Mori, 83, after he made sexist remarks. Women are still rare in boardrooms and positions of political power in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party faces sexism backlash as it invites women to look but not talk at key meetings
A week after the Tokyo 2020 Olympics chief resigned in the wake of making sexist comments, another male octogenarian leader in Japan has attracted ire by spouting misogynistic remarks. ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Osaka bests Williams in semifinals
Naomi Osaka defeated Serena Williams in straight sets on Thursday in semifinal play at the Australian Open, guaranteeing her a trip to the finals. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Japan to appoint female Olympic head after sexism row
Former speed skating veteran and current Olympic minister Seiko Hashimoto to succeed Yorshiro Mori, who said women ‘talked too much’ in meetings ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Olympics minister resigns from cabinet as candidate for Tokyo 2020 chief
Japan Olympics minister Seiko Hashimoto on Thursday resigned from the cabinet, a prerequisite for taking the job as head of the Tokyo 2020 organising committee, and told reporters the prime minister ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Toyota, Honda Can Likely Cope With Global Chip Shortage: Fitch
The global semiconductor chip shortage is not likely to significantly affect the financial profiles of Japan's Toyota Motor Corp or Honda Motor Co, ratings agency Fitch said in a statement on ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka beats Serena Williams to advance to Australian Open finals
Osaka reached her fourth major final by beating Williams 6-3, 6-4 to stretch her winning streak to 20 matches. ( read original story ...)
Serena stopped: Osaka beats Williams in Australian Open SF
Once again, Serena Williams came within reach of a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title, playing well enough to get to the closing days of a ... ( read original story ...)
No. 3 Naomi Osaka defeats No. 10 Serena Williams to advance to Australian Open final
Naomi Osaka halted Serena Williams' quest for Grand Slam No. 24 by ousting the legend in the semifinals of the Australian Open. ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Osaka downs Williams to reach final, Muchová v Brady– live!
Noami Osaka is the first player into the semi-finals after making shor Serena Williams. Join Emma Kemp for updates ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Ends Williams’ Bid for Record-Equalling 24th Grand Slam Title
Naomi Osaka ended Serena Williams' bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title by knocking her out of the Australian Open semi-finals on Thursday. Osaka beat the American 6-3 6-4 at the Rod Laver ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka makes light work of Serena Williams to reach Australian Open final
A superlative performance from Naomi Osaka ended Serena Williams’s bid to win a record-equalling 24th grand slam title with a 6-3, 6-4 win in the Australian Open semi-final. With fans in attendance ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka tops Serena Williams, stalling Williams’s pursuit of Margaret Court’s record
Williams, a seven-time Australian Open champ, holds 23 Grand Slam singles titles and remains one shy of tying Court’s record. This is a breaking news file and will be updated. ( read original story ...)
Australian Open 2021 day 11, semi-finals: Naomi Osaka v Serena Williams – live!
Capped tennis crowds are back for the semi-finals, starting with the match-up of the tournament so far. Join Emma Kemp for updates ... ( read original story ...)
Hashimoto set to take over as Tokyo Olympic president
Seiko Hashimoto appeared in seven Olympics — four Winter Olympics and three Summer Olympics. According to historian Dr. Bill Mallon, her seven appearances is the most by ... ( read original story ...)