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SA’s Jo-Ane van Dyk wins silver medal in javelin, Japan's Kitaguchi takes gold

www.timeslive.co.za

Jo-Ane van Dyk delivered a surprise Olympic medal at Stade de France on Saturday night, taking the women’s javelin silver in a session the more fancied rivals failed to hit their straps.

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Jason Moloney plots return to Japan for another bantamweight title assault

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Former bantamweight titleholder Jason Moloney (27-3, 19 KOs) is plotting a return to Japan in his bid to once again capture one of the four major sanctioning body titles. Earlier this year, Moloney had the opportunity to make the second…

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Japan’s PM cancels overseas trip following ‘megaquake’ warning as public urged to avoid panic-buying

www.independent.co.uk

Kishida was set to visit Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Mongolia from 9 to 12 August

Japan invests $500m to boost power supply in Ogun – Minister

guardian.ng

The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has invested $500 million to boost power supply in the Ogun and Lagos axis. The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, made the disclosure on Friday when Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun paid…

Japan’s b-girl Ami wins Olympic breaking’s first gold medal

sports.inquirer.net

PARIS— Japan’s b-girl Ami won gold at the Olympics ‘ first breaking event by spinning, flipping and toprocking past a field of 16 dancers Friday in a high-energy competition that may not return for future Games. Ami, legally named Ami…

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Japan’s B-Girl Ami Yuasa Wins Olympic Breaking’s First Gold Medal in Paris Olympics 2024

www.latestly.com

B-girls stunned the crowd with power moves like headspins, windmills and backflips. Fans remained energetic throughout the evening, which began in the afternoon and ended just before 10 p.m. Beginning in the quarterfinals phase, eight b…

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Wrestling golds from Higuchi and Sakurai fuel Japan's dominance on mat

www.japantimes.co.jp

Powerhouse Japan claimed two of Friday's three freestyle wrestling gold medals at the Paris Olympics through Rei Higuchi and Tsugumi Sakurai.

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‘Megaquake’ fear spurs panic buying in Japan

www.bangkokpost.com

TOKYO - Japanese authorities have urged the public to refrain from hoarding emergency supplies, after panic buying led to shortages of some essential goods following the release of a “megaquake” advisory.

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Ogun State secures $500 million investments from Japan to boost power supply

nairametrics.com

Japan, through its international development agency, the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has committed $500 million to enhance power supply in Nigeria’s Ogun and Lagos regions.

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Japan invests $500m to boost power supply along Lagos–Ogun corridor

www.pulse.ng

Tunji quoted Adelabu as explaining that the gesture was meant to strengthen transmission infrastructure along the Lagos – Ogun Industrial Corridor.

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Olympic breaking: Refugee DQ'd, Japan's Ami wins gold

deadspin.com

PARIS -- Afghan-born Manizha Talash, a member of the refugee Olympic team at the Paris Games, was disqualified after displaying the words "Free Afghan

Marck Espejo back in Japan with Kubota Spears Osaka in V.League

sports.inquirer.net

MANILA, Philippines — Marck Espejo returns to Japan for the third time after signing a contract with Kubota Spears Osaka. The team, which played in the V.League Division 2 last season, on Friday announced the signing of the Filipino…

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Why Japan issued its first-ever ‘megaquake advisory' — and what that means

www.nbcdfw.com

For the Closing Ceremony at the 2024 Olympics, the French spent years planning a jaw-dropping spectacle to show the world the country’s abilities and culture.

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Japan captures two freestyle wrestling gold medals

deadspin.com

PARIS -- Powerhouse Japan claimed two of Friday's three freestyle wrestling gold medals at the Paris Olympics through Rei Higuchi and Tsugumi Sakurai

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Why Japan issued its first-ever 'megaquake advisory' — and what that means

www.nbcnews.com

Japan issued a “megaquake advisory” following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake off its coast. That raised the risk of a larger quake on the Nankai Trough, an underwater subduction zone.

Japan’s Yuasa wins first-ever breaking gold

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PARIS >> Japan’s Ami Yuasa blended artistry and athleticism to win a battle against Lithuania’s Dominika Banevic and dance her way to the first Olympic gold medal ever awarded for breaking today.

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Japan's Ami takes breaking gold in Paris

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Japan's b-girl Ami won gold at the Olympics' first breaking event beating a field of 16 dancers. © International Olympic Committee