Japan gov't to bestow nat'l award on wrestling champion Icho

File photo shows Kaori Icho kissing a gold medal after winning the women's 58-kilogram freestyle final at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in August 2016 to become the first female wrestler to win four consecutive Olympic gold medals. The government said on Sept. 13 it will bestow the People's Honor Award on Icho. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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