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JFA to part ways with women's national coach Nielsen

Japan women's national football team head coach Nils Nielsen (C) celebrates after guiding his team to the Asian Cup title in Sydney on March 21, 2026. The Japan Football Association said on April 2 that it has decided not to renew Nielsen's contract as the team's skipper despite the victory.

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JFA to part ways with women's national coach Nielsen

Norio Sasaki, a Japan Football Association senior official in charge of the women's national team, holds a press conference in Tokyo on April 2, 2026, after the JFA decided not to renew Nils Nielsen's contract as the team's head coach, less than two weeks after he guided them to the Women's Asian Cup title.

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JFA to part ways with women's national coach Nielsen

Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto holds a press conference in Tokyo on April 2, 2026, after the JFA decided not to renew Nils Nielsen's contract as the women's national team head coach, less than two weeks after he guided them to the Women's Asian Cup title.

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Snowboard champ Fukada enters Toyota

Milan Cortina Olympics snowboard champion Mari Fukada poses with her women's slopestyle gold medal after attending a Toyota Motor Corp. ceremony to welcome its new employees in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on April 1, 2026.

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Iran-Turkey border

Women with suitcases depart for Iran through the Kapikoy border crossing in eastern Turkey on March 24, 2026, following attacks launched by the United States and Israel on Iran.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Nina Pinzarrone of Belgium performs in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Nina Pinzarrone of Belgium performs in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Nina Pinzarrone of Belgium performs in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ami Nakai of Japan performs in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ami Nakai of Japan performs in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ami Nakai of Japan performs in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan poses for a photo a day after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan poses for a photo a day after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan poses for a photo a day after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto (C) of Japan poses during a press conference after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026, alongside silver medalist Mone Chiba (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Nina Pinzarrone of Belgium.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto (C) of Japan poses during a press conference after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026, alongside silver medalist Mone Chiba (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Nina Pinzarrone of Belgium.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto (C) of Japan poses after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026, alongside silver medalist Mone Chiba (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Nina Pinzarrone of Belgium.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan takes a selfie after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan takes a selfie after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto (C) of Japan poses after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026, alongside silver medalist Mone Chiba (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Nina Pinzarrone of Belgium.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan poses after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan poses after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan reacts after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan poses after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan performs in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan performs in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan performs in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan performs in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan performs in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan performs in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan is pictured during the medal ceremony after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan performs in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan is pictured during the medal ceremony after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan poses after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan reacts after performing in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan reacts after performing in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan reacts after performing in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan poses after performing in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan performs in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan performs in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan reacts after performing in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Amber Glenn of the United States is pictured after performing in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan strikes a finishing pose in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ami Nakai of Japan acknowledges the crowd after performing in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ami Nakai of Japan is pictured after performing in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ami Nakai of Japan reacts after performing in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.