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Japan’s Nihon University Confirms 26 Volleyball Players Infected With COVID-19

TOKYO, Oct 13 (NNN-NHK) – A total of 26 players of the men’s volleyball team at Japan’s Nihon University, have…

IOC President To Visit Japan In Mid-Nov

TOKYO, Oct 10 (NNN-NHK) – International Olympic Committee (IOC) president, Thomas Bach, will visit Japan in mid-Nov and meet new…

2021 Tokyo Marathon Postponed From Mar To Oct

TOKYO, Oct 10 (NNN-NHK) – The 2021 Tokyo Marathon has been postponed from Mar 7 to Oct 17, organisers announced…

Hashimoto Stays On As Olympic Minister In Japanese PM Suga’s Cabinet

TOKYO, Sept 17 (NNN-NHK) – Seven-time Olympian, Seiko Hashimoto, yesterday retained her post as the Olympic Minister, in the newly-formed…

Thomas Cup tournament postponed – BWF

KUALA LUMPUR: File photo of members of Malaysia’s national badminton team during a briefing from the President of Badminton Association…

Naomi Osaka Captures 2nd U.S. Open Title

NEW YORK, Sept 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Naomi Osaka came back to defeat Victoria Azarenka 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday, in…

Tokyo Olympics Should “Definitely” Take Place, Even Without Fans, Says Japan’s LDP Executive

TOKYO, July 27 (NNN-NHK) – Tokyo might host the Olympic Games behind closed doors, should the COVID-19 pandemic not be…

Iran Confirms Soccer Friendly With Uzbekistan On Sept 17

TEHRAN, July 19 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran Football Federation (IFF), confirmed a friendly match with Uzbekistan, on Sept 17, Tasnim news…

Tokyo 2020 Unveils Venues, Competition Schedule For Olympic Games

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) — The Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee (Tokyo 2020) has confirmed all 43 competition venues and…

Japan’s Football And Baseball Leagues To Allow Fans Into Stadiums This Week

TOKYO, July 7 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s professional baseball and football leagues will start to let fans attend games from July…