Victory against Thailand an encouraging sign for us, says China head coach Jankovic

STORY: Victory against Thailand an encouraging sign for us, says China head coach Jankovic SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the football players 2. various of the audience 3. various of press conference 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALEKSANDAR JANKOVIC, Head coach of China's men's national football team 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG SHANGYUAN, Player of China's men's national football team STORYLINE: The head coach of China's men's national football team Aleksandar Jankovic said the victory over Thailand in the 2026 World Cup qualifier is a good sign as his side snatched a 2-1 comeback win here on Thursday. Sarach Yooyen put the host ahead in the 23rd minute through a counterattack, but Wu Lei's slide-in and Wang Shangyuan's diving header helped China complete the comeback win. "We are satisfied with the three points tonight. The first match against the third tier team is not easy, being one goal down from

Kotooshu beats Takamisakari

Kotooshu beats Takamisakari

TOKYO, Japan - Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu (L) wins a battle with crowd favorite Takamisakari, using a counterattack to topple him after the No. 5 maegashira momentarily pushed the ozeki to the edge at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 15..

Japan must debate capability to counterattack foreign missile bases

Japan must debate capability to counterattack foreign missile bases

TOKYO, Japan - Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe tells his regular press conference on July 10 that Japan needs to promote debate and study on building the capability to counterattack foreign bases in the event of a missile attack on Japan. ''I believe it is necessary to conduct study and research (on the matter) constantly from the standpoint of what needs to be done to protect the Japanese people, land and state,'' Abe said.

Japan must debate capability to counterattack foreign missile ba

Japan must debate capability to counterattack foreign missile ba

TOKYO, Japan - Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe tells his regular press conference on July 10 that Japan needs to promote debate and study on building the capability to counterattack foreign bases in the event of a missile attack on Japan. ''I believe it is necessary to conduct study and research (on the matter) constantly from the standpoint of what needs to be done to protect the Japanese people, land and state,'' Abe said. (Kyodo)

Kotooshu beats Takamisakari

Kotooshu beats Takamisakari

TOKYO, Japan - Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu (L) wins a battle with crowd favorite Takamisakari, using a counterattack to topple him after the No. 5 maegashira momentarily pushed the ozeki to the edge at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 15.. (Kyodo)