Ogura of 'Ogu-Shio' doubles fame to retire

Ogura of 'Ogu-Shio' doubles fame to retire

Osaka, Japan - Badminton player Kumiko Ogura of the ''Ogu-Shio'' doubles pair holds a press conference to announce her retirement in Osaka on Jan. 12, 2010. The 26-year old partnered Reiko Shiota to five consecutive national championships and helped popularize badminton in Japan.

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