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Paris Olympics: Judo

Teddy Riner (2nd from L) of France celebrates after winning gold in the men's judo over 100-kilogram division at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 2, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris, alongside silver medalist Kim Min Jong (far L) of South Korea and bronze medalists Alisher Yusupov (far R) of Uzbekistan and Temur Rakhimov of Tajikistan.

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Judo: Hifumi Abe

Tokyo Olympic and two-time reigning world champion in men's 66-kilogram judo division Hifumi Abe of Japan speaks to the press at Tokyo's Haneda airport before departure to Paris for the Olympic Games on July 23, 2024.

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(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-FRANCE-BREAKING-COACH-MOUNIR BIBA-PARIS OLYMPICS (CN)

(240717) -- BEIJING, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- French coach Mounir Biba (1st R) watches as Chinese breakdancer Shang Xiaoyu competes in the men's division at the Olympic Qualifier Series in Budapest, Hungary, June 23, 2024. Two B-girls and one B-boy of China have obtained Paris Olympics quotas, which is a new achievement for the young Chinese team under the coaching of French breaking legend Mounir Biba. French B-boy Mounir started to learn breaking at the age of 13 and joined the world-famous Vagabond Crew when he was 20, winning 13 individual and group world championships in breaking. His achievements and fame made him a judge for the breaking event at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires. Then Mounir dedicated to promoting breaking into the Paris Olympics. In 2022, Mounir began to coach the Chinese team. "It was a challenge to take a young team with no experience." Mounir said. He shared everything he has with the team. With the help of his expertise, the talent and hard work of t

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French Coach Mounir Biba Trains Chinese Breakdancers

French coach Mounir Biba (1st R) watches as Chinese breakdancer Shang Xiaoyu competes in the men's division at the Olympic Qualifier Series in Budapest, Hungary, June 23, 2024. Two B-girls and one B-boy of China have obtained Paris Olympics quotas, which is a new achievement for the young Chinese team under the coaching of French breaking legend Mounir Biba. French B-boy Mounir started to learn breaking at the age of 13 and joined the world-famous Vagabond Crew when he was 20, winning 13 individual and group world championships in breaking. His achievements and fame made him a judge for the breaking event at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires. Then Mounir dedicated to promoting breaking into the Paris Olympics. In 2022, Mounir began to coach the Chinese team. "It was a challenge to take a young team with no experience." Mounir said. He shared everything he has with the team. With the help of his expertise, the talent and hard work of the team, Chinese team impressed the world. Chinese B-boys and B-girls

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(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-FRANCE-BREAKING-COACH-MOUNIR BIBA-PARIS OLYMPICS (CN)

(240716) -- BEIJING, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- French coach Mounir Biba (1st R) watches as Chinese breakdancer Shang Xiaoyu competes in the men's division at the Olympic Qualifier Series in Budapest, Hungary, June 23, 2024. Two B-girls and one B-boy of China have obtained Paris Olympics quotas, which is a new achievement for the young Chinese team under the coaching of French breaking legend Mounir Biba. French B-boy Mounir started to learn breaking at the age of 13 and joined the world-famous Vagabond Crew when he was 20, winning 13 individual and group world championships in breaking. His achievements and fame made him a judge for the breaking event at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires. Then Mounir dedicated to promoting breaking into the Paris Olympics. In 2022, Mounir began to coach the Chinese team. "It was a challenge to take a young team with no experience." Mounir said. He shared everything he has with the team. With the help of his expertise, the talent and hard work of t

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Wrestling: Asian championships

Japan's Taizo Yoshida poses on the podium after winning gold in the men's Greco-Roman 82-kilogram division at the Asian wrestling championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on April 16, 2024.

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Ballet competition in U.S.

Ryo Sasaki (C), 24, from Osaka Prefecture poses on the podium after winning gold in the senior men's division at the USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson, Mississippi, on June 23, 2023.

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DC: President Biden Welcomes 2022-2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Champions, the University of Connecticut Huskies, to the White Hous

The NCAA 2023 Division 1 trophy ahead of an event with the University of Connecticut Huskies Men’s Basketball team in the East Room at the White House on May 26, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The event is celebrating the University of Connecticut Huskie Men’s Basketball team winning the 2022-2023 NCAA championship. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Judo: World championships

France's Teddy Riner poses with the gold medal after winning the men's over-100-kilogram division title at the judo world championships in Doha, Qatar, on May 13, 2023.

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Judo: World championships

Russia's Arman Adamian, participating as an individual neutral athlete, poses with the gold medal after beating Lukas Krpalek of the Czech Republic in the men's 100-kilogram division final at the judo world championships in Doha, Qatar, on May 12, 2023.

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Judo: World championships

Russia's Arman Adamian, participating as an individual neutral athlete, reacts after beating Lukas Krpalek of the Czech Republic in the men's 100-kilogram division final at the judo world championships in Doha, Qatar, on May 12, 2023.

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Judo: World championships

Kentaro Iida of Japan reacts after being beaten by Peter Paltchik of Israel by ippon in the second round of the men's 100-kilogram division at the judo world championships in Doha, Qatar, on May 12, 2023.

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Judo: World championships

Russia's Arman Adamian (white), participating as an individual neutral athlete, competes against Lukas Krpalek of the Czech Republic in the men's 100-kilogram division final at the judo world championships in Doha, Qatar, on May 12, 2023.

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Judo: World championships

Japan's Kentaro Iida (blue) is beaten by Peter Paltchik of Israel by ippon in the second round of the men's 100-kilogram division at the judo world championships in Doha, Qatar, on May 12, 2023.

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Judo: World championships

Olympic champion Takanori Nagase of Japan is pictured competing in the men's 81-kilogram division at the judo world championships in Doha, Qatar, on May 10, 2023. Nagase won bronze for the second straight year.

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Judo: World championships

Japan's Soichi Hashimoto poses after winning bronze in the men's 73-kilogram division at the judo world championships in Doha, Qatar, on May 9, 2023.

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Judo: Olympic great Ono confirms retirement

Two-time Olympic judo champion Shohei Ono attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 7, 2023, to announce his retirement from competition. Ono, who dominated the men's 73-kilogram division for the better part of a decade, confirmed he will go into coaching.

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Judo: Olympic great Ono confirms retirement

Two-time Olympic judo champion Shohei Ono attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 7, 2023, to announce his retirement from competition. Ono, who dominated the men's 73-kilogram division for the better part of a decade, confirmed he will go into coaching.

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Judo: Olympic great Ono confirms retirement

Two-time Olympic judo champion Shohei Ono attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 7, 2023, to announce his retirement from competition. Ono, who dominated the men's 73-kilogram division for the better part of a decade, confirmed he will go into coaching.

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Judo: Olympic great Ono confirms retirement

Two-time Olympic judo champion Shohei Ono attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 7, 2023, to announce his retirement from competition. Ono, who dominated the men's 73-kilogram division for the better part of a decade, confirmed he will go into coaching.

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(SP)POLAND-TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI-SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD CUP

(230220) -- TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI, Feb. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wesly Dijs of the Netherlands celebrates victory of men's 1000m Division A at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland, Feb. 19, 2023. (Photo by Rafal Oleksiewicz/Xinhua)

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(SP)POLAND-TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI-SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD CUP

(230220) -- TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI, Feb. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Bin of China competes in the men's 1000m Division B race at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland, Feb. 19, 2023. (Photo by Rafal Oleksiewicz/Xinhua)

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(SP)POLAND-TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI-SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD CUP-DAY 3

(230213) -- TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI, Feb. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Silver medalist Kjeld Nuis of the Netherlands, gold medalist Hein Otterspeer of the Netherlands and bronze medalist Damian Zurek of Poland (L to R) celebrate during the medal ceremony of the men's 1000m Division A on the Day 3 of the 2022-2023 ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland, Feb. 12, 2023. (Photo by Jan Kowalski/Xinhua)

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(SP)POLAND-TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI-SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD CUP-DAY 3

(230213) -- TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI, Feb. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ning Zhongyan of China competes during the men's 1000m Division A on the Day 3 of the 2022-2023 ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland, Feb. 12, 2023. (Photo by Jan Kowalski/Xinhua)

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(SP)POLAND-TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI-SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD CUP-DAY 3

(230213) -- TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI, Feb. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hein Otterspeer of the Netherlands competes during the men's 1000m Division A on the Day 3 of the 2022-2023 ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland, Feb. 12, 2023. (Photo by Jan Kowalski/Xinhua)

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(SP)POLAND-TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI-SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD CUP-DAY 3

(230213) -- TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI, Feb. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lian Ziwen of China competes during the men's 1000m Division A on the Day 3 of the 2022-2023 ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland, Feb. 12, 2023. (Photo by Jan Kowalski/Xinhua)

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(SP)POLAND-TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI-SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD CUP-DAY 3

(230213) -- TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI, Feb. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Shiwei of China competes during the men's 1000m Division B on the Day 3 of the 2022-2023 ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland, Feb. 12, 2023. (Photo by Jan Kowalski/Xinhua)

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(SP)POLAND-TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI-SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD CUP-DAY 3

(230213) -- TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI, Feb. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lian Ziwen of China competes during the men's 1000m Division A on the Day 3 of the 2022-2023 ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland, Feb. 12, 2023. (Photo by Jan Kowalski/Xinhua)

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(SP)POLAND-TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI-SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD CUP-DAY 2

(230212) -- TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ning Zhongyan of China competes during the men's 500m Division B race on the Day 2 of the 2022-2023 ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland, Feb. 11, 2023. (Photo by Jan Kowalski/Xinhua)

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(SP)POLAND-TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI-SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD CUP-DAY 2

(230212) -- TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ning Zhongyan of China competes during the men's 500m Division B race on the Day 2 of the 2022-2023 ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland, Feb. 11, 2023. (Photo by Jan Kowalski/Xinhua)

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(SP)POLAND-TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI-SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD CUP-DAY 2

(230212) -- TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kristian Ulekleiv of Norway competes during the men's 5000m Division B race on the Day 2 of the 2022-2023 ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland, Feb. 11, 2023. (Photo by Jan Kowalski/Xinhua)

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(SP)POLAND-TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI-SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD CUP-DAY 2

(230212) -- TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Yu of China competes during the men's 5000m Division B race on the Day 2 of the 2022-2023 ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland, Feb. 11, 2023. (Photo by Jan Kowalski/Xinhua)

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(SP)POLAND-TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI-SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD CUP-DAY 2

(230212) -- TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Du Haonan of China competes during the men's 500m Division B race on the Day 2 of the 2022-2023 ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland, Feb. 11, 2023. (Photo by Jan Kowalski/Xinhua)

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(SP)POLAND-TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI-SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD CUP-DAY 2

(230212) -- TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Davide Ghiotto of Italy competes during the men's 5000m Division A race on the Day 2 of the 2022-2023 ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland, Feb. 11, 2023. (Photo by Jan Kowalski/Xinhua)

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(SP)POLAND-TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI-SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD CUP-DAY 2

(230212) -- TOMASZOW MAZOWIECKI, Feb. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lian Ziwen of China competes during the men's 500m Division B race on the Day 2 of the 2022-2023 ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland, Feb. 11, 2023. (Photo by Jan Kowalski/Xinhua)

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Athletics: Sani Brown at NCAA c'ships

AUSTIN, United States, June 5 Kyodo - University of Florida sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown (R) of Japan qualifies for the men's 200-meter final at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Austin, Texas, on June 5, 2019.

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Men compete in national Japanese card game contest

OTSU, Japan - Satoshi Kishida (R) and Kentaro Haruno compete for the "Meijin" (Master) title at an annual national "karuta" Japanese card game tournament in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 10, 2015. Kishida retained the title in the men's division for the third year in a row.

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Male card game champion retains title in national contest

OTSU, Japan - Satoshi Kishida (R) and Kentaro Haruno compete for the "Meijin" (Master) title at an annual national tournament of the "karuta" Japanese card game in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 10, 2015. Kishida retained the title in the men's division for the third year in a row.

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Yamada wins bronze in men's taekwondo 58kg

INCHEON, South Korea - Japan's Yuma Yamada (front) takes on a Kazakhstan player in the men's taekwondo 58 kilogram division at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 3, 2014. Yamada captured bronze.

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Arakida wins bronze in freestyle 125kg

INCHEON, South Korea - Japan's Nobuyoshi Arakida wins the Asian Games bronze in men's wrestling freestyle 125 kilograms division on Sept. 29, 2014, in Incheon, South Korea.

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Takatsuka wins bronze in freestyle 61kg

INCHEON, South Korea - Japan's Noriyuki Takatsuka expresses joy after winning the Asian Games bronze in men's wrestling freestyle 61 kilograms division on Sept. 29, 2014, in Incheon, South Korea.

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Ojitani wins gold in men's over-100 kg judo

INCHEON, South Korea - Takeshi Ojitani of Japan stands on the podium after winning the gold medal in the men's over-100 kilogram division of judo at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 22, 2014.

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Shishime wins bronze in men's judo 60 kg

INCHEON, South Korea - Japan's Toru Shishime holds a bouquet after winning the bronze medal in the men's judo 60 kg division on Sept. 20, 2014, at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.

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Takajo wins silver in men's judo 66 kg

INCHEON, South Korea - Japan's Tomofumi Takajo shows the silver medal he won in the men's judo 66 kg division on Sept. 20, 2014, at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.

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Japanese woman wins U.S. hot dog eating contest

NEW YORK, United States - Miki Sudo (C) of Japan celebrates her first victory in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York on July 4, 2014, after she downed 34 franks and buns. Joey Chestnut (L) won the men's division of the annual competition timed with the U.S. Independence Day, engulfing 61 franks and buns.

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Japanese dancer wins prize at int'l youth ballet competition

TOKYO, Japan -File photo shows Japanese ballet dancer Haruo Niyama performing in a ceremony before a professional baseball game at Tokyo Dome in March 2014. It was announced April 10, 2014, that the 17-year-old had won the first prize in the men's senior age division between 15 and 19 at the Youth America Grand Prix ballet competition in New York.

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Japanese dancer wins prize at int'l youth ballet competition

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Japanese ballet dancer Haruo Niyama performing in a ceremony before a professional baseball game at Tokyo Dome in March 2014. It was announced April 10, 2014, that the 17-year-old had won the first prize in the men's senior age division between 15 and 19 at the Youth America Grand Prix ballet competition in New York.

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Japanese dancer wins prize at int'l youth ballet competition

TOKYO, Japan - Undated photo shows Japanese ballet dancer Haruo Niyama. It was announced April 10, 2014, that the 17-year-old had won the first prize in the men's senior age division between 15 and 19 at the Youth America Grand Prix ballet competition in New York.

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Japan's Soejima wins NYC Marathon wheelchair div.

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Masazumi Soejima holds a Japanese national flag in New York on Nov. 6, 2011, after winning the men's wheelchair division of the New York City Marathon in a time of 1 hour, 31 minutes, 41 seconds. Children from areas in northeastern Japan devastated by the March disasters gave him the flag after writing encouraging messages on it.

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Disappointing finish for Ishikawa at junior world golf c'ships

SAN DIEGO, California - Japanese teenage golfing sensation Ryo Ishikawa is all concentration at the 18th hole in the final round of the junior world golf championships in San Diego on Friday. The 15-year-old, who became the youngest winner on the men's top-tier professional tour at the Munsingwear Open KSB Cup in May, shot a 4-over 76 in the final round to place 23rd in the boys' division for players aged between 15 and 17.