Hockey Men's World Cup 2023: India beat Japan 8-0 in classification match
New Delhi/IBNS: India ended their World Cup campaign with an 8-0 win over Japan in the Hockey World Cup classification tie at Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela on Thursday.
Livakovic's three saves put Croatia into FIFA World Cup quarters, Japan out
Al Wakrah: Dominik Livakovic emerged a hero by pulling off three good saves as Croatia stormed into the quarterfinals of the World Cup by beating Japan 3-1 in the penalties following a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes here on Monday.
Fans wait for a thrilling Monday as Brazil-South Korea gear up for battle
Doha: Japan face Croatia, while Brazil take on South Korea in the World Cup last 16 on Monday in two fascinating ties.
Japan's stunning win over Spain knocks Germany out of FIFA World Cup 2022
Japan's stunning win in their third and last group match against Spain by 1-2 threw Germany out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 despite the Germans' sound victory (4-2) over Costa Rica in their last match on Thursday.
Germany leaves FIFA World Cup, Japan qualifies for playoffs
Doha: The Japanese national football team defeated the Spanish team 2-1 in the third match of the group stage of FIFA World Cup in Qatar, making it to the Last 16, while the German team leaves the tournament.
Costa Rica still alive after beating Japan in Qatar World Cup
Doha: Costa Rica bounced back from a humiliating opening game defeat against Spain to overcome Japan 1-0 at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Sunday.
Bundesliga bread earners stun Germany as Japan win 2-1
Doha/UNI: Japan stunned Germany 2-1 with the help of players, who earn their living in the German Bundesliga, in the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, throwing Group E into disarray.
Hockey Men's Asian Champions Trophy: India beat Japan 6-0
Dhaka/UNI: Defending champions India continued their winning run at the Asian Champions Trophy as they defeated Japan 6-0 in the league stage match here on Sunday.
Tokyo Olympics: Yafai wins men's first fly gold for Britain
Tokyo/UNI/Xinhua: Galal Yafai of Britain beat Carlo Paalam of the Philippines in the men's fly division final to win the first boxing gold for his country at the Tokyo Olympic Games here on Saturday.
Tokyo Olympics: India beat Japan 5-3 in Pool A clash, cement place in quarter-finals
Tokyo: India defeated Japan 5-3 in a crucial Men's Pool A match of the Tokyo Olympics here on Friday.
Tokyo Olympics organisers limit fans at 10,000
Tokyo/UNI The 2020 Tokyo Olympics organisers on Monday capped the number of spectators at 10,000 for each of its venues.
Japanese fans might be allowed to Tokyo Olympics, with COVID-19 precautions: Reports
Tokyo/Sputnik: The Japanese government is considering allowing Japanese fans to attend Olympic and Paralympic events if they provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result, The Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper reports.
Over half of Japanese want Tokyo Olympics canceled: Survey
Tokyo/Sputnik: Nearly 60% of Japanese citizens are in favor of canceling the Tokyo-hosted Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer over COVID-19, a public opinion poll by Japan's Kyodo news agency showed on Sunday.
28-year-old Japanese sumo wrestler infected with COVID-19 dies
Tokyo/Xinhua/UNI: A 28-year-old Japanese sumo wrestler died on Wednesday of multiple organ failure caused by COVID-19, the Japan Sumo Association (JSA) said on Wednesday.
Japan midfielder Honda on Botafogo radar
Rio de Janeiro/Xinhua: Botafogo have submitted a formal bid to sign Japan international midfielder Keisuke Honda, according to media reports in Brazil.