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Mao Asada makes coaching debut

Vancouver Winter Olympics figure skating silver medalist Mao Asada (L) watches her students during a domestic competition at Tokyo Tatsumi Ice Arena in the capital on March 28, 2026. Former world champion, Asada, who trains 12 skaters aged 5 to 10 at her school in Tokyo's Tachikawa, Kinoshita MAO Academy, made her coaching debut.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima (R) waves to fans during a parade held after he won the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 22, 2026.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima celebrates after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 22, 2026.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima celebrates after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 22, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 22, 2026.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima gives an interview after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 22, 2026.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka on March 22, 2026.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 22, 2026.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 22, 2026.

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Ritual ahead of Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

A "dohyo matsuri" ring-purifying ritual is held at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka, western Japan, on March 7, 2026, to pray for the safety of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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Ritual ahead of Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

A "dohyo matsuri" ring-purifying ritual is held at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka, western Japan, on March 7, 2026, to pray for the safety of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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Ritual ahead of Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

A "dohyo matsuri" ring-purifying ritual is held at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka, western Japan, on March 7, 2026, to pray for the safety of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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Ritual ahead of Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

A "dohyo matsuri" ring-purifying ritual is held at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka, western Japan, on March 7, 2026, to pray for the safety of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Athletes of Russia march during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Athletes of Russia march during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The flag of Poland is carried into the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, in the parade of athletes during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 6, 2026. Polish para athletes boycotted the opening ceremony in protest at the attendance of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the parade under their national flags.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Japan's delegation, represented by para ice hockey players Shunsuke Nakamura and Akari Fukunishi, marches during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026, while other members of the team are shown taking part in a pre-recorded message on a large screen in the back.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Japan's delegation, represented by para ice hockey players Shunsuke Nakamura and Akari Fukunishi, marches during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026, while other members of the team are shown taking part in a pre-recorded message on a large screen in the back.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Japan's delegation, represented by para ice hockey players Shunsuke Nakamura and Akari Fukunishi, marches during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026, while other members of the team are shown taking part in a pre-recorded message on a large screen in the back.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Japan's delegation, represented by para ice hockey players Shunsuke Nakamura (R, front) and Akari Fukunishi (L, front), marches during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Japan's delegation, represented by para ice hockey players Shunsuke Nakamura (R, front) and Akari Fukunishi (L, front), marches during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Japan's delegation, represented by para ice hockey players Shunsuke Nakamura (R, front) and Akari Fukunishi (L, front), marches during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Japan's delegation, represented by para ice hockey players Shunsuke Nakamura (R, front) and Akari Fukunishi (L, front), marches during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics is held at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics is held at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics is held at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics is held at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics is held at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics is held at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics is held at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics is held at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics is held at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics is held at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Model and influencer Carlotta Bertotti (R) carries the Italian flag during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics is held at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics is held at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The Italian national flag is hoisted during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Singer Mimi Caruso performs the Italian national anthem at the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Singer Mimi Caruso performs the Italian national anthem at the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Singer Mimi Caruso performs the Italian national anthem at the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The Italian national flag is hoisted during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Model and influencer, Carlotta Bertotti (R), hands over the Italian flag to para athlete Veronica Yoko Plebani during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.