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Asian Winter Games - Freestyle Skiing

Asian Winter Games - Freestyle Skiing

Ayana Zholdas of Kazakhstan falls down during the Freestyle Skiing mixed team aerials final at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Yabuli, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, February 10, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Chenguang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pyeongchang Olympics

Pyeongchang Olympics

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea, Feb. 19 Kyodo - Ayana Onozuka competes in the women's freestyle skiing halfpipe qualification round in Pyeongchang, South Korea, at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics on Feb. 19, 2018.

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Japan HS awarded at Model U.N. conference in NY

Japan HS awarded at Model U.N. conference in NY

NEW YORK, United States - Ayana Takasa (L) and Nae Itagaki, students at Shibuya Kyouiku Gakuen Makuhari Senior High School in Chiba, pose for photos at the U.N. Headquarters in New York on May 17, 2014, after the school received the highest award in the U.N. Human Rights Council category of the Global Classrooms Model U.N. conference, modeled after the U.N. conference.

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Japanese Sochi Olympic medalists meet press

Japanese Sochi Olympic medalists meet press

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Sochi medalists - (from L) Ayana Onozuka, Tomoka Takeuchi, Yuzuru Hanyu, Ayumu Hirano and Taku Hiraoka - pose with their medals after a press conference on Feb. 25, 2014, upon their return to Tokyo from the Games in Russia.

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Medalists in award ceremony for women's ski halfpipe

Medalists in award ceremony for women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Marie Martinod of France (L), Maddie Bowman of the United States (C), and Ayana Onozuka of Japan celebrate on the podium during an award ceremony on Feb. 21, 2013, after winning silver, gold, and bronze, respectively, in the women's ski halfpipe at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka of Japan raises her bouquet as she shows off her bronze medal for the women's freestyle skiing halfpipe event during an award ceremony on Feb. 21, 2014 at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia. At her left is Maddie Bowman of the United States, the gold medal winner.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka of Japan smiles as she shows off her bronze medal for the women's freestyle skiing halfpipe event during an award ceremony on Feb. 21, 2014 at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka of Japan smiles as she shows off her bronze medal for the women's freestyle skiing halfpipe event during an award ceremony on Feb. 21, 2014 at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka of Japan smiles as she shows off her bronze medal for the women's freestyle skiing halfpipe event during an award ceremony on Feb. 21, 2014 at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia.

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Medalists in award ceremony for women's ski halfpipe

Medalists in award ceremony for women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Marie Martinod of France (L), Maddie Bowman of the United States (C), and Ayana Onozuka of Japan celebrate on the podium during an award ceremony on Feb. 21, 2013, after winning silver, gold, and bronze, respectively, in the women's ski halfpipe at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka of Japan smiles as she shows off her bronze medal for the women's freestyle skiing halfpipe event during an award ceremony on Feb. 21, 2014 at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka of Japan waves to the crowd with her bronze medal for the women's freestyle skiing halfpipe event during an award ceremony on Feb. 21, 2014 at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia.

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Women's ski halfpipe medalists

Women's ski halfpipe medalists

SOCHI, Russia - (From L to R) Marie Martinod of France, Maddie Bowman of the United States and Ayana Onozuka of Japan celebrate on the podium during a flower ceremony after winning the silver, gold and bronze medals, respectively, in the women's ski halfpipe at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Japan's ski halfpipe bronze medalist Onozuka meets press

Japan's ski halfpipe bronze medalist Onozuka meets press

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese freestyle skier Ayana Onozuka, women's ski halfpipe bronze medalist at the Winter Olympics, speaks at a press conference in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014.

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Japan's Onozuka meets press after winning halfpipe bronze

Japan's Onozuka meets press after winning halfpipe bronze

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese freestyle skier Ayana Onozuka smiles during a press conference in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014, a day after winning the bronze medal in the women's ski halfpipe event at the Sochi Winter Games.

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Japan's halfpipe bronze medalist Onozuka poses before press

Japan's halfpipe bronze medalist Onozuka poses before press

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese freestyle skier Ayana Onozuka poses during a press conference in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014, a day after she won the bronze medal in the women's ski halfpipe event at the Sochi Winter Games.

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Onozuka returns good luck charm to mother

Onozuka returns good luck charm to mother

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese freestyle skier Ayana Onozuka (R) hands a necklace back to her mother Yukari after winning the bronze medal in the women's ski halfpipe at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 20, 2014. Onozuka had borrowed the necklace, a keepsake from her grandfather, and used it as a good luck charm during the competition.

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Supporters watch Onozuka fly high in women's ski halfpipe

Supporters watch Onozuka fly high in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Supporters watch Japanese freestyle skier Ayana Onozuka jump high during her first run in the women's halfpipe final on Feb. 20, 2014, at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games. She won the bronze medal.

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Bronze medalist Onozuka sheds tears of joy at Sochi

Bronze medalist Onozuka sheds tears of joy at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese freestyle skier Ayana Onozuka shows her country's national flag, with tears of joy on her cheeks, after winning the bronze medal for the women's halfpipe event on Feb. 20, 2014, at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

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Bronze medalist Onozuka holds up fists in triumph at Sochi

Bronze medalist Onozuka holds up fists in triumph at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese freestyle skier Ayana Onozuka pumps her fists after her second run enroute to winning the bronze medal in the women's halfpipe final on Feb. 20, 2014, at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

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Onozuka smiles after winning bronze in ski halfpipe at Sochi

Onozuka smiles after winning bronze in ski halfpipe at Sochi

SOCHI, Russian - Ayana Onozuka of Japan (R) shows a big smile after winning the bronze medal in the women's ski halfpipe event on Feb. 20, 2014, at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

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Onozuka's hometown supporters explode in joy

Onozuka's hometown supporters explode in joy

NIIGATA, Japan - Hometown supporters of Japanese freestyle skier Ayana Onozuka in Minamiuonuma, Niigata Prefecture, explode in joy over her winning the bronze medal in the women's halfpipe event on Feb. 20, 2014, at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

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Onozuka shows her late grandfather's portraits

Onozuka shows her late grandfather's portraits

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese freestyle skier Ayana Onozuka shows portraits of her late grandfather Katsutoshi on Feb. 20, 2014, after winning the bronze medal in the women's ski halfpipe at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Russia.

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Onozuka hugs mother after winning bronze in halfpipe

Onozuka hugs mother after winning bronze in halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese freestyle skier Ayana Onozuka (L) and her mother Yukari hug each after Onozuka won the bronze medal in the women's ski halfpipe on Feb. 20, 2014, at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

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Onozuka runs to coach after winning bronze in halfpipe

Onozuka runs to coach after winning bronze in halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese freestyle skier Ayana Onozuka runs to her coach after winning the bronze medal in the women's ski halfpipe on Feb. 20, 2014, at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

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Onozuka hugs Bowman at Sochi Games

Onozuka hugs Bowman at Sochi Games

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese freestyle skier Ayana Onozuka (facing) hugs Maddie Bowman of the United States after Bowman's second run in the women's ski halfpipe final on Feb. 20, 2014, at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games. Bowman won the gold medal and Onozuka took the bronze.

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Onozuka flies in women's ski halfpipe final at Sochi

Onozuka flies in women's ski halfpipe final at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese freestyle skier Ayana Onozuka takes to the air in her first run in the women's ski halfpipe final on Feb. 20, 2014, at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka (L) of Japan celebrates with Maddie Bowman of the United States after the women's ski halfpipe final at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014. Onozuka won the bronze medal and Bowman the gold.

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Freestyle skier Onozuka congrats Bowman at Sochi Games

Freestyle skier Onozuka congrats Bowman at Sochi Games

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese freestyle skier Ayana Onozuka congratulates Maddie Bowman of the United States after Bowman's second run in the women's ski halfpipe final on Feb. 20, 2014, at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games. Bowman won the gold medal and Onozuka took the bronze.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka of Japan takes to the air during her second run in the women's ski halfpipe final at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014. Onozuka won the bronze medal.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka of Japan holds up a Japanese national flag in celebration after winning the bronze medal in the women's ski halfpipe final at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka of Japan takes to the air during her second run in the women's ski halfpipe final at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014. Onozuka won the bronze medal with a score of 83.20 points.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka of Japan performs an aerial during her first run in the women's ski halfpipe final at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014, as shown in this composite photo. Onozuka won the bronze medal with a score of 83.20 points.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka of Japan holds up a Japanese national flag in celebration after winning the bronze medal in the women's ski halfpipe at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka of Japan (R) smiles as her coach congratulates her on her bronze medal in the women's ski halfpipe at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka of Japan takes to the air during her second run in the women's halfpipe final at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014. Onozuka won the bronze medal with a score of 83.20 points.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka of Japan holds up Japan's national flag in celebration after winning the bronze medal in the women's ski halfpipe at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka of Japan raises both arms in jubilation after winning the bronze medal in the women's ski halfpipe final at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka of Japan takes to the air during her second run in the women's ski halfpipe final at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014. Onozuka won the bronze medal with a score of 83.20 points.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka of Japan performs an aerial during her second run in the women's ski halfpipe final at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014. Onozuka won the bronze medal with a score of 83.20 points.

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Women's ski halfpipe medalists celebrate on podium

Women's ski halfpipe medalists celebrate on podium

SOCHI, Russia - (From L to R) Marie Martinod of France, Maddie Bowman of the United States and Ayana Onozuka of Japan celebrate on the podium during a flower ceremony after winning the silver, gold and bronze medals, respectively, in the women's ski halfpipe at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Women's ski halfpipe medalists celebrate on podium

Women's ski halfpipe medalists celebrate on podium

SOCHI, Russia - (From L to R) Marie Martinod of France, Maddie Bowman of the United States and Ayana Onozuka of Japan celebrate on the podium during a flower ceremony after winning the silver, gold and bronze medals, respectively, in the women's ski halfpipe at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka of Japan sheds tears after grabbing the bronze medal in the women's ski halfpipe at the Winter Olympics at the in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka of Japan holds a Japanese national flag in celebration after winning the bronze medal in the women's ski halfpipe during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka of Japan competes in the women's ski halfpipe final at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014. Onozuka won the bronze medal with a score of 83.20 points.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka of Japan holds a Japanese national flag after winning the bronze medal in the women's ski halfpipe at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka of Japan holds up a Japanese national flag in celebration after winning the bronze medal in the women's ski halfpipe final at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka of Japan reacts after finishing her second run in the women's ski halfpipe final at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014. Onozuka won the bronze medal with a score of 83.20 points.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka of Japan takes to the air during her first run in the women's ski halfpipe final at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014. Onozuka won the bronze medal with a score of 83.20 points.

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Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

Japan's Onozuka wins bronze in women's ski halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Ayana Onozuka of Japan takes to the air during her first run in the women's ski halfpipe final at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014. Onozuka won the bronze medal with a score of 83.20 points.

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