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

Reporters and photographers attend a press conference by four-time Olympic wrestling champion Kaori Icho (standing, R) in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2016. The Japanese government has decided to bestow the People's Honor Award on Icho for becoming the first female athlete to win four consecutive Olympic gold medals in an individual event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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