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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (C) of the United States poses during the medal ceremony for the women's 400-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 19, 2025, alongside silver medalist Marileidy Paulino (L) of the Dominican Republic and bronze medalist Salwa Eid Naser of Bahrain.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (C) of the United States poses during the medal ceremony for the women's 400-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 19, 2025, alongside silver medalist Marileidy Paulino (L) of the Dominican Republic and bronze medalist Salwa Eid Naser of Bahrain.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Faith Cherotich of Kenya (C) poses with her gold medal during the medal ceremony for the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase event at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2025, alongside silver medalist Winfred Yavi (L) of Bahrain and bronze medalist Sembo Almayew of Ethiopia.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Faith Cherotich (L) of Kenya, followed by Winfred Yavi (R) of Bahrain, competes in the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase final at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2025.

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Japan qualify for London Olympics

Japan qualify for London Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - Players of the Japan soccer team and coach Takashi Sekizuka (L front) celebrate after winning 2-0 in their final qualifier in the Asia Group C final round for the London Olympics against Bahrain at the National Stadium in Tokyo on March 14, 2012.

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Earthquake during soccer qualifier for London Olympics

Earthquake during soccer qualifier for London Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - A signboard at the National Stadium in Tokyo at 9:10 p.m. on March 14, 2012, gives information about an earthquake that occurred off the coast of Chiba Prefecture during Japan's final soccer qualifier in the Asia Group C final round for the London Olympics against Bahrain.

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Japan qualify for London Olympics

Japan qualify for London Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - Hiroshi Kiyotake scores Japan's second goal during the second half of their final qualifier in the Asia Group C final round for the London Olympics against Bahrain at the National Stadium in Tokyo on March 14, 2012. Japan won 2-0 to qualify for their fifth successive Olympics.

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Japan qualify for London Olympics

Japan qualify for London Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - Japan soccer coach Takashi Sekizuka shouts instructions during the second half of their final qualifier in the Asia Group C final round for the 2012 London Olympics at the National Stadium in Tokyo on March 14, 2012. Japan beat Bahrain 2-0 to qualify for their fifth successive Olympics.

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Japan qualify for London Olympics

Japan qualify for London Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Takahiro Ogihara (L) scores the opener against Bahrain during the second half of their final qualifier in the Asia Group C final round for the London Olympics at the National Stadium in Tokyo on March 14, 2012. Japan won 2-0 to qualify for their fifth successive Olympics.

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Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japanese players leave the pitch at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on Jan. 28 after being beaten 1-0 by Bahrain in an Asian Cup qualifying match

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Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan forward Tatsuya Tanaka (L) and Bahrain midfielder Abdulla Baba battle for the ball during the second half of an Asian Cup qualifying match at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on Jan. 28. Bahrain beat Japan 1-0.

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Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan's goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima (2nd from R) and other players look dejected after Bahrain midfielder Salman Issa scores in the 24th minute of an Asian Cup qualifying match at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on Jan. 28. Bahrain beat Japan 1-0.

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Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan' Tatsuya Tanaka shoots towards goal as Bahrain's Ismaeel Abdulalif Ismaeel tries to block his shot during the first half of an Asian Cup qualifying match at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on Jan. 28. Bahrain beat Japan 1-0.

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Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan midfielder Kengo Nakamura (L) falls as he battles for the ball with Bahrain defender Husain Ali Hasam Mohammed during the second half of an Asian Cup qualifying match at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on Jan. 28. Bahrain beat Japan 1-0.

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Ramzi of Bahrain wins men's 1500m athletics final

Ramzi of Bahrain wins men's 1500m athletics final

BEIJING, China - Rashid Ramzi (R) of Bahrain wins the men's 1,500-meter athletics final at the Beijing Olympic Games at the National Stadium on Aug. 19. Ramzi recorded a time of 3 minutes, 32.94 seconds.

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(4)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

(4)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japanese soccer players wave to Japanese fans at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on June 3 after beating Bahrain 1-0 in their World Cup soccer qualifying match.

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(3)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

(3)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara (2nd from L) is celebrated by his teammates after scoring the opening goal against Bahrain in the 34th minute in their World Cup soccer qualifying match at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on June 3. Japan beat Bahrain 1-0.

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(1)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

(1)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata (R) and Bahrain's Mohamed Salmeen during the first half of their World Cup soccer qualifying match at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on June 3. Japan beat Bahrain 1-0.

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(6)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

(6)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japanese soccer players and fans celebrate Japan's 1-0 victory over Bahrain in their World Cup soccer qualifying match at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on June 3.

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(2)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

(2)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara scores the opening goal against Bahrain in the 34th minute in their World Cup soccer qualifying match at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on June 3. Japan beat Bahrain 1-0.

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(5)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

(5)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan coach Zico reacts after Japan beat Bahrain 1-0 in a World Cup soccer qualifying match at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on June 3.

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Baharain tune up for Japan clash

Baharain tune up for Japan clash

MANAMA, Bahrain - Bahrain tune up at National Stadium in Manama on June 2 ahead of their Asia zone Group B World Cup qualifier against Japan on June 3.

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(2)Zico in buoyant mood ahead of Bahrain q'fier

(2)Zico in buoyant mood ahead of Bahrain q'fier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan tune up at National Stadium in Manama on June 2 for their Asia zone Group B World Cup qualifier against Bahrain on June 3.

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(3)Zico in buoyant mood ahead of Bahrain q'fier

(3)Zico in buoyant mood ahead of Bahrain q'fier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan midfielders Shunsuke Nakamura (L) and Hidetoshi Nakata tune up at National Stadium in Manama on June 2 for their Asia zone Group B World Cup qualifier against Bahrain on June 3.

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(4)Zico in buoyant mood ahead of Bahrain q'fier

(4)Zico in buoyant mood ahead of Bahrain q'fier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan coach Zico speaks with midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata during their practice at National Stadium in Manama on June 2 ahead of their Asia zone Group B World Cup qualifier against Bahrain on June 3.

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(2)Japan vs. Bahrain

(2)Japan vs. Bahrain

SAITAMA, Japan - Japanese boys watch their national team warm up for their FIFA 2006 World Cup Asia Zone qualifier against Bahrain at Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 30.

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(2)Bahrain beat UAE in Athens Olympics Asian zone qualifying

(2)Bahrain beat UAE in Athens Olympics Asian zone qualifying

TOKYO, Japan - Bahrain players celebrate together after midfielder Hussain Makki scored the opening goal during the first half against the United Arab Emirates in their Asian zone qualifier for the Athens Olympics at National Stadium in Tokyo on March 16. Bahrain won 2-0.

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(1)Bahrain beat UAE in Athens Olympics Asian zone qualifying

(1)Bahrain beat UAE in Athens Olympics Asian zone qualifying

TOKYO, Japan - Bahrain midfielder Hussain Makki (C) and his teammates celebrate after Makki scored the opening goal during the first half against the United Arab Emirates in their Asian zone qualifier for the Athens Olympics at National Stadium in Tokyo on March 16. Bahrain won 2-0.

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Tokyo Olympics: Handball

Tokyo Olympics: Handball

Members of the Japanese men's handball team look dejected after losing to Bahrain in the preliminary round at the Tokyo Olympics on July 30, 2021, at Yoyogi National Stadium in Tokyo. (Kyodo)(SELECTION) ==Kyodo

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(2)Japan vs. Bahrain

(2)Japan vs. Bahrain

SAITAMA, Japan - Japanese boys watch their national team warm up for their FIFA 2006 Asia Zone qualifier against Bahrain at Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 30. (Kyodo)

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(2)Zico in buoyant mood ahead of Bahrain q'fier

(2)Zico in buoyant mood ahead of Bahrain q'fier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan tune up at National Stadium in Manama on June 2 for their Asia zone Group B World Cup qualifier against Bahrain on June 3. (Kyodo)

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Baharain tune up for Japan clash

Baharain tune up for Japan clash

MANAMA, Bahrain - Bahrain tune up at National Stadium in Manama on June 2 ahead of their Asia zone Group B World Cup qualifier against Japan on June 3. (Kyodo)

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(4)Zico in buoyant mood ahead of Bahrain q'fier

(4)Zico in buoyant mood ahead of Bahrain q'fier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan coach Zico speaks with midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata during their practice at National Stadium in Manama on June 2 ahead of their Asia zone Group B World Cup qualifier against Bahrain on June 3. (Kyodo)

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(3)Zico in buoyant mood ahead of Bahrain q'fier

(3)Zico in buoyant mood ahead of Bahrain q'fier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan midfielders Shunsuke Nakamura (L) and Hidetoshi Nakata tune up at National Stadium in Manama on June 2 for their Asia zone Group B World Cup qualifier against Bahrain on June 3. (Kyodo)

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(5)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

(5)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan coach Zico reacts after Japan beat Bahrain 1-0 in a World Cup soccer qualifying match at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on June 3. (Kyodo)

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(6)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

(6)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japanese soccer players and fans celebrate Japan's 1-0 victory over Bahrain in their World Cup soccer qualifying match at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on June 3. (Kyodo)

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(1)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

(1)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata (R) and Bahrain's Mohamed Salmeen during the first half of their World Cup soccer qualifying match at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on June 3. Japan beat Bahrain 1-0. (Kyodo)

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(3)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

(3)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara (2nd from L) is celebrated by his teammates after scoring the opening goal against Bahrain in the 34th minute in their World Cup soccer qualifying match at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on June 3. Japan beat Bahrain 1-0. (Kyodo)

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(2)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

(2)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara scores the opening goal against Bahrain in the 34th minute in their World Cup soccer qualifying match at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on June 3. Japan beat Bahrain 1-0. (Kyodo)

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(4)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

(4)Japan zero in on place at World Cup finals

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japanese soccer players wave to Japanese fans at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on June 3 after beating Bahrain 1-0 in their World Cup soccer qualifying match. (Kyodo)

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Bahrain beats Japan in World Cup qualifier

Bahrain beats Japan in World Cup qualifier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan's Seiichiro Maki (L) and Bahrain's Sayed Mohamed Adnan struggle for the ball during the first half of their 2010 South Africa World Cup qualifying soccer match at Manama's National Stadium on March 26. Bahrain won 1-0. (Kyodo)

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Bahrain beats Japan in World Cup qualifier

Bahrain beats Japan in World Cup qualifier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi (back) looks downcast after Bahrain striker Aala Hubail headed home the winner in the 77th minute of their 2010 South Africa World Cup qualifying soccer match at Manama's National Stadium on March 26. Bahrain won 1-0. (Kyodo)

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Japan beaten by Bahrain in World Cup qualifier

Japan beaten by Bahrain in World Cup qualifier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan's Koji Yamasehi (L) and Bahrain's Aala Hubail battle for the ball during the second half of their 2010 South Africa World Cup qualifying soccer match at Manama's National Stadium on March 26. Bahrain won 1-0. (Kyodo)

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Japan beaten by Bahrain in World Cup qualifier

Japan beaten by Bahrain in World Cup qualifier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japanese players leave the pitch at Manama's National Stadium on March 26 after being beaten 1-0 by Bahrain in a 2010 South Africa World Cup qualifying soccer match. (Kyodo)

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Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan midfielder Kengo Nakamura (L) falls as he battles for the ball with Bahrain defender Husain Ali Hasam Mohammed during the second half of an Asian Cup qualifying match at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on Jan. 28. Bahrain beat Japan 1-0. (Kyodo)

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Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan's goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima (2nd from R) and other players look dejected after Bahrain midfielder Salman Issa scores in the 24th minute of an Asian Cup qualifying match at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on Jan. 28. Bahrain beat Japan 1-0. (Kyodo)

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Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan' Tatsuya Tanaka shoots towards goal as Bahrain's Ismaeel Abdulalif Ismaeel tries to block his shot during the first half of an Asian Cup qualifying match at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on Jan. 28. Bahrain beat Japan 1-0. (Kyodo)

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Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japanese players leave the pitch at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on Jan. 28 after being beaten 1-0 by Bahrain in an Asian Cup qualifying match (Kyodo)

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Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan forward Tatsuya Tanaka (L) and Bahrain midfielder Abdulla Baba battle for the ball during the second half of an Asian Cup qualifying match at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on Jan. 28. Bahrain beat Japan 1-0. (Kyodo)

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Ramzi of Bahrain wins men's 1500m athletics final

Ramzi of Bahrain wins men's 1500m athletics final

BEIJING, China - Rashid Ramzi (R) of Bahrain wins the men's 1,500-meter athletics final at the Beijing Olympic Games at the National Stadium on Aug. 19. Ramzi recorded a time of 3 minutes, 32.94 seconds. (Kyodo)

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