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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: The 19th Asian Games was held from September 23 to October 8 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. With breakdancing and esports making their debuts as official medal sports, the Hangzhou Asian Games featured 40 sports, 61 disciplines and 481 events, with participation from over 10,000 athletes from all 45 Olympic Council of Asia members. China clinched 201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze medals, finishing atop the medal tally and bettering its previous best record of 199 golds at the 2010 edition in Guangzhou. The 4th Asian Para Games took place in Hangzhou from October 22 to 28, with China winning 214 golds and 521 overall to top the medal tally for the fourth consecutive time. This file photo taken on Sept. 23, 2023 shows a view of the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east Ch

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: The 19th Asian Games was held from September 23 to October 8 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. With breakdancing and esports making their debuts as official medal sports, the Hangzhou Asian Games featured 40 sports, 61 disciplines and 481 events, with participation from over 10,000 athletes from all 45 Olympic Council of Asia members. China clinched 201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze medals, finishing atop the medal tally and bettering its previous best record of 199 golds at the 2010 edition in Guangzhou. The 4th Asian Para Games took place in Hangzhou from October 22 to 28, with China winning 214 golds and 521 overall to top the medal tally for the fourth consecutive time. This file photo taken on Oct. 22, 2023 shows artists performing during the opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou of east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xin

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: The 19th Asian Games was held from September 23 to October 8 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. With breakdancing and esports making their debuts as official medal sports, the Hangzhou Asian Games featured 40 sports, 61 disciplines and 481 events, with participation from over 10,000 athletes from all 45 Olympic Council of Asia members. China clinched 201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze medals, finishing atop the medal tally and bettering its previous best record of 199 golds at the 2010 edition in Guangzhou. The 4th Asian Para Games took place in Hangzhou from October 22 to 28, with China winning 214 golds and 521 overall to top the medal tally for the fourth consecutive time. This file photo taken on Sept. 23, 2023 shows flag bearers carring the Chinese national flag into the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: China were crowned champions at the FIBA Women's Asia Cup to end their 12-year wait for the title with a 73-71 victory over Japan in the final on July 2. China center Han Xu was named the tournament's MVP and selected in the All-Star Five together with her teammate Li Meng. On October 5, China's women edged Japan again to retain their title at the Hangzhou Asian Games. This file photo taken on July 2, 2023 shows team China celebrating during the awarding ceremony of the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: On September 23, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the Hangzhou Asian Games open. Over 10,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions competed in the Games which ran through October 8. China won 201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze medals at the Hangzhou Asiad, breaking the 200-gold mark in the continental multi-sport event for the first time. It was also the 11th consecutive Asian Games at which China topped the medal table. At the Hangzhou Asian Para Games from October 22 to 28, China also sat atop the medal standings, with 214 golds and 521 overall. This file photo taken on Sept. 23, 2023 shows delegation of China parading into the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: On September 23, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the Hangzhou Asian Games open. Over 10,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions competed in the Games which ran through October 8. China won 201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze medals at the Hangzhou Asiad, breaking the 200-gold mark in the continental multi-sport event for the first time. It was also the 11th consecutive Asian Games at which China topped the medal table. At the Hangzhou Asian Para Games from October 22 to 28, China also sat atop the medal standings, with 214 golds and 521 overall. This file photo taken on Sept. 23, 2023 shows a view of the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Cheng Tingting)

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: On September 23, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the Hangzhou Asian Games open. Over 10,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions competed in the Games which ran through October 8. China won 201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze medals at the Hangzhou Asiad, breaking the 200-gold mark in the continental multi-sport event for the first time. It was also the 11th consecutive Asian Games at which China topped the medal table. At the Hangzhou Asian Para Games from October 22 to 28, China also sat atop the medal standings, with 214 golds and 521 overall. This file photo taken on Sept. 23, 2023 shows flag bearers carring the Chinese national flag into the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: China were crowned champions at the FIBA Women's Asia Cup to end their 12-year wait for the title with a 73-71 victory over Japan in the final on July 2. China center Han Xu was named the tournament's MVP and selected in the All-Star Five together with her teammate Li Meng. On October 5, China's women edged Japan again to retain their title at the Hangzhou Asian Games. This file photo taken on July 2, 2023 shows Li Meng (L) and Han Xu of China celebrating after winning the final match against Japan at the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: China were crowned champions at the FIBA Women's Asia Cup to end their 12-year wait for the title with a 73-71 victory over Japan in the final on July 2. China center Han Xu was named the tournament's MVP and selected in the All-Star Five together with her teammate Li Meng. On October 5, China's women edged Japan again to retain their title at the Hangzhou Asian Games. This file photo taken on July 2, 2023 shows players of China celebrating after winning the final match against Japan at the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tuohetaerbieke Tanglatihan (R) of China celebrates winning the Men's 71-80Kg Final of Boxing between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tuohetaerbieke Tanglatihan (R) of China competes against Eumir Felix Marcial of Philippines during the Men's 71-80Kg Final of Boxing between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tuohetaerbieke Tanglatihan of China celebrates winning the Men's 71-80Kg Final of Boxing between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tuohetaerbieke Tanglatihan (R) of China competes against Eumir Felix Marcial of Philippines during the Men's 71-80Kg Final of Boxing between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tuohetaerbieke Tanglatihan (R) of China competes against Eumir Felix Marcial of Philippines during the Men's 71-80Kg Final of Boxing between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tuohetaerbieke Tanglatihan (L) of China competes against Eumir Felix Marcial of Philippines during the Men's 71-80Kg Final of Boxing between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tuohetaerbieke Tanglatihan (R) of China competes against Eumir Felix Marcial of Philippines during the Men's 71-80Kg Final of Boxing between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tuohetaerbieke Tanglatihan (R) of China competes against Eumir Felix Marcial of Philippines during the Men's 71-80Kg Final of Boxing between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tuohetaerbieke Tanglatihan (R) of China competes against Eumir Felix Marcial of Philippines during the Men's 71-80Kg Final of Boxing between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tuohetaerbieke Tanglatihan (L) of China competes against Eumir Felix Marcial of Philippines during the Men's 71-80Kg Final of Boxing between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tuohetaerbieke Tanglatihan of China celebrates winning the Men's 71-80Kg Final of Boxing between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Medalists attend the awarding ceremony for the Men's 71-80Kg Final of Boxing between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Eumir Felix Marcial of Philippines attends the awarding ceremony for the Men's 71-80Kg Final of Boxing between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Medalists attend the awarding ceremony for the Men's 71-80Kg Final of Boxing between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tuohetaerbieke Tanglatihan (R) of China competes against Eumir Felix Marcial of Philippines during the Men's 71-80Kg Final of Boxing between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Audience cheer during the Men's 71-80Kg Final of Boxing between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Eumir Felix Marcial of Philippines is seen during the Men's 71-80Kg Final of Boxing between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tuohetaerbieke Tanglatihan of China celebrates winning during the Men's 71-80Kg Final of Boxing between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tuohetaerbieke Tanglatihan of China celebrates winning the Men's 71-80Kg Final of Boxing between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tuohetaerbieke Tanglatihan (R) of China competes against Eumir Felix Marcial of Philippines during the Men's 71-80Kg Final of Boxing between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Eumir Felix Marcial of Philippines reacts after the Men's 71-80Kg Final of Boxing between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tuohetaerbieke Tanglatihan (L) of China competes during the Men's 71-80Kg Final of Boxing between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tuohetaerbieke Tanglatihan (R) of China competes against Eumir Felix Marcial of Philippines during the Men's 71-80Kg Final of Boxing between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tuohetaerbieke Tanglatihan of China attends the awarding ceremony for the Men's 71-80Kg Final of Boxing between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tuohetaerbieke Tanglatihan of China celebrates winning the Men's 71-80Kg Final of Boxing between China and Philippines at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING (CN)

(231001) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tuohetaerbieke Tanglatihan (L) of China competes during Boxing Men's 71-80kg Quarterfinal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING (CN)

(231001) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Audience cheer for Tuohetaerbieke Tanglatihan of China after Boxing Men's 71-80kg Quarterfinal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BOXING (CN)

(231001) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tuohetaerbieke Tanglatihan (L) of China competes during Boxing Men's 71-80kg Quarterfinal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)

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71-yr-old dressage rider Hoketsu

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese dressage rider Hiroshi Hoketsu is pictured in Tokyo on April 12, 2012. Hoketsu, 71, secured a third equestrian Olympic appearance at the London Games.

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71-yr-old dressage rider Hoketsu

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese dressage rider Hiroshi Hoketsu smiles during a press conference in Tokyo on April 12, 2012. Hoketsu, 71, secured a third equestrian Olympic appearance at the London Games.

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Nakayama wins gold in women's trap shoot

GUANGZHOU, China - Japan's Yukie Nakayama competes in women's trap shoot at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 19, 2010. Nakayama won the gold after scoring 71.

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Jojima agrees to join Hanshin Tigers

FUKUOKA, Japan - Kenji Jojima speaks to reporters at a hotel in Fukuoka on Oct. 27, 2009, after he agreed to join the Hanshin Tigers following a second round of talks with the Central League club. The 33-year-old catcher last week exercised an opt-out clause in his contract with the Seattle Mariners to return to Japan after injuries and lack of production limited him to 71 games this past season and 112 games in 2008.

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Former Olympic judo champ Koga to retire

TOKYO, Japan - Former Olympic champion judoka Toshihiko Koga (shown in this file photo) will retire from judo after failing to win a place on the Japanese team for this year's Sydney Games. Koga won gold in the men's 71-kilogram division at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.

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Cycling marathon held in Iraq's Erbil

STORY: Cycling marathon held in Iraq's Erbil DATELINE: Nov. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: ERBIL, Iraq CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of participants getting preparation 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): HAJI AGHA, Relationship Officer at Smileland Games City in Erbil 3. various of cycling marathon STORYLINE: A cycling marathon was held on Tuesday at the Smileland Games City in Erbil, the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region of Iraq. The 24-km race attracted 71 participants from different age groups. Many players of the Iraqi national cycling team, a number of cycling clubs in the Kurdistan region, and several other clubs from the Iraqi governorates, as well as cycling enthusiasts, participated in the marathon. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): HAJI AGHA, Relationship Officer at Smileland Games City in Erbil "We seek through this marathon to achieve three goals. The first of which is the environment, the second is health, and the third is sports, through which we confirm that this sport is no less important than other s

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Jojima agrees to join Hanshin Tigers

FUKUOKA, Japan - Kenji Jojima speaks to reporters at a hotel in Fukuoka on Oct. 27, 2009, after he agreed to join the Hanshin Tigers following a second round of talks with the Central League club. The 33-year-old catcher last week exercised an opt-out clause in his contract with the Seattle Mariners to return to Japan after injuries and lack of production limited him to 71 games this past season and 112 games in 2008. (Kyodo)

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71-yr-old dressage rider Hoketsu

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese dressage rider Hiroshi Hoketsu smiles during a press conference in Tokyo on April 12, 2012. Hoketsu, 71, secured a third equestrian Olympic appearance at the London Games. (Kyodo)

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71-yr-old dressage rider Hoketsu

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese dressage rider Hiroshi Hoketsu is pictured in Tokyo on April 12, 2012. Hoketsu, 71, secured a third equestrian Olympic appearance at the London Games. (Kyodo)

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Nakayama wins gold in women's trap shoot

GUANGZHOU, China - Japan's Yukie Nakayama competes in women's trap shoot at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 19, 2010. Nakayama won the gold after scoring 71. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: "Iron Man" Kinugasa

Baseball Hall of Famer Sachio Kinugasa, nicknamed "Iron Man" for playing a Japanese record 2,215 consecutive games, is seen in this file photo taken in February 2016. Kinugasa died in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2018 at 71. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Former Olympic judo champ Koga to retire

TOKYO, Japan - Former Olympic champion judoka Toshihiko Koga (shown in this file photo) will retire from judo after failing to win a place on the Japanese team for this year's Sydney Games. Koga won gold in the men's 71-kilogram division at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.