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Yuji Kondo

Yuji Kondo

The Japan News

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Promote Support, Respect to Help Prevent Harassment of Athletes

Promote Support, Respect to Help Prevent Harassment of Athletes

8:00 JST, April 25, 2026 Online defamation, excessive criticism and sexual harassment of athletes through photos and videos have become a serious...

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Hakone Ekiden Running Relay Opens Up to More Universities, a Move that may Strengthen Japanese Long-Distance Running

By Yuji Kondo 8:30 JST, January 31, 2026 Watching a live broadcast of the Hakone Ekiden, a long-distance running relay held annually on Jan. 2 and...

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Paralympic Swimming Medalist Kawai Takes Helm of Japan Sports Agency

By Yuji Kondo 8:00 JST, November 8, 2025 The Japan Sports Agency celebrated its 10th anniversary on Oct. 1. As the central command for sports...

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Japan Games Organizers Propose Major Reforms; Demography, Infrastructure Challenge Sports Festival

By Yuji Kondo 8:00 JST, May 24, 2025 The Japan Sport Association (JSPO) convened an expert panel to discuss the future of the Japan Games, the...

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As Voyeurism Plagues Sports, Devising Countermeasures Is Difficult

By Yuji Kondo 8:00 JST, March 1, 2025 In the world of sports, there is a problem with female athletes being photographed with sexual intent. The...

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