 Masayoshi Katayama

 Shohei Otani, Yu Darvish, and Akinori Sasaki. ...... In recent years, there have been many tall pitchers in the Majors and professional baseball. Tall pitchers are also dominating the Koshien qualifying rounds in the height of the season. Here we introduce some of the players of note and their true abilities.

Scouts Gather to Evaluate 2-Meter-Tall Pitchers Aiming to Follow in Ohtani and Darvish&#8217;s Footsteps

 Yuji Yanagawa (nonfiction writer)

 Sachiko Yasutaka

 The setbacks and hardships of grabbing a long-desired ticket at the end of the playoffs

 Nonoka Ozaki, a current Keio University student in the 68kg women's wrestling class, is considered a strong contender for the gold medal at the Paris Olympics. What are her thoughts on Paris, as told by Ozaki, who has finally won her long-cherished ticket after a playoff.

Keio Student and 68kg Wrestling Representative Nonoka Ozaki Explores the Profound Impact of the Olympics

 The aces switch on and off beautifully! Three key players of the Japanese volleyball team, which is expected to win medals for both men and women at the same time, were discovered and photographed!

 Three key players of Japan's volleyball team, which is expected to medal in both men's and women's competitions, were discovered in "Senbero Town" in downtown Tokyo! The ace of the volleyball team has a brilliant on/off switch. The aces seem to be able to switch on and off without being overwhelmed by the pressure of the Olympics.

Sarina Koga, Yuji Nishida, and Mayu Ishikawa Gather in Full Sportswear in Downtown Senbero Town

 Kojiro Yamada

 A wild man with a tan that could easily be mistaken for a surfer was riding a bicycle through Tokyo, his dark hair flowing in the air. He is Yuki Togashi, captain of the Japanese national basketball team. See what he looks like off the court at .......

Basketball Player Yuki Togashi Spotted on 300,000 Yen Electric Bicycle Before Second Olympic Appearance

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 In this issue of Playback, we take a look back at what we were reporting 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we introduce the rehabilitation of Shigeo Nagashima, the Olympic team manager, who has been out of the public eye since his emergency hospitalization in March. Will he make it to Athens?

Playback &#8217;04] Shigeo Nagashima&#8217;s Passion for Athens&#8230; Four months after his emergency hospitalization, &#8220;Miracle of Rehabilitation&#8221;.

 Kyodo News

 At the Seibu Holdings shareholders' meeting held on June 21, the Seibu Lions, whose shareholders have been calling for the return of the former manager of the Seibu Lions to the manager's chairmanship, have been discussing the possibility of a "sudden return" to the manager's position.

Former manager Hatsuhiko Tsuji, who is very motivated, &#8220;spends his days gathering information at the Berna Dome! Motivated former manager Hatsuhiko Tsuji &#8220;spends his days gathering information at the Beruna Dome.

 SoftBank is the fastest of the 12 teams to record 50 wins in a season, has accumulated more than 20 points, and is reported to have a "100% chance of winning the championship. However, among the other Pacific League teams aiming for a major upset, there is only one person who can be cited as a blind spot.

SoftBank&#8217;s Only Blind Spot: Other Teams Point Out Decline of Takuya Kai, Regular Catcher, and Plans for Return of &#8220;Big OB&#8221; Coach

 Jiji Press

 Japanese national soccer team player Kaifu Sano (23) was arrested on suspicion of non-consensual sexual intercourse. Sano was scheduled to be transferred to the German club Mainz, but it has emerged that Sano may be required to pay the transfer fee to Kashima in the event that the deal falls through.

Kaishū Sano Faces 600 Million Yen Transfer Fee Demand After Arrest on Non-Consensual Charges

 Shinji Hamasaki

 On June 30, Kazuhiro Hatakeyama, the second-arm hitting coach of the Yakult baseball team, left the team. Weekly magazines reported that the reason for his resignation was trouble caused by gambling. This magazine interviewed Hatakeyama in June 2011. What did he have to say?

Coach Kazuhiro Hatakeyama Reveals Pachinko as His Stress Relief Method After Sudden Departure from Yakult

 Born in Saitama Prefecture in 1979. Sports nonfiction writer. He covers all aspects of baseball, from professional to amateur. His book "Why Is Central and South American Baseball So Strong? Other works include "Yakyuu Natsuki" (Shincho-Shinsho), "Puroyakyu: Yami no FA Sengen no Yami" (Aki Shobo), and "Yoshinobu Yamamoto Jyosetsu Jiken wo Kaeru Jutsu" (Shincho-Shinsho).

 Daisuke Nakajima

 Seibu is in the bottom of the Pacific League and is in danger of losing 100 games in a season for the second time since Kintetsu in 1961. Even more serious than their poor hitting is their pitching. The two ace pitchers, both of whom are expected to play well, have one thing in common: their poor performance.

Seibu Lions Face 100 Losses as Pitching Woes Linked to Takahashi and Yoza’s 7 kg Weight Gain

 The Japanese table tennis team, led by Hina Hayata (23), is expected to win a gold medal at the Paris Olympics by defeating their strong rivals China, and on the 18th, the team left for the decisive battle.

TV Networks May Withdraw from Table Tennis Coverage Due to High Rights Fees

 Fernando Martinez defeated Kazusho Ioka on July 7 to win the WBA and IBF world super flyweight titles. At the hotel where the weigh-in was held the day before the event, the Martinez camp was seen in high spirits. What was it like?

Fernando Martinez, Showcases Hotel Grand March Before Match, Defeats Battle-Hardened Kazuto Ioka

 Popular jockey Nanako Fujita has announced her marriage. The man she is marrying is a JRA employee in his 20s. This magazine closely interviewed Fujita in February 2004, just after her debut. Fujita told us about her unexpected anguish and the man of her dreams.

Celebrating a Marriage Announcement! Popular jockey Nanako Fujita &#8220;told this magazine just before her debut&#8221; about her unexpected suffering and the person she admires.

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 Hina Hayata & Tomokazu Zhang won their 4th consecutive international mixed doubles championship! They are ranked No. 2 in the world, and the "No. 2 seed for the Paris Olympics" is confirmed. They will not face strong rival China until the finals, so expectations are already high for more than a silver medal...

World No. 2 and No. 2 seed confirmed! Hina Hayata &#038; Tomokazu Zhangmoto ″Gold Medal in Paris″ was clearly visible!

 Ichiro Takatsuka (1st photo)

 Former Japan national team soccer player Hisato Sato, known as a loving wife, was caught having an "adulterous love affair" in Tokyo. After that, Sato, who had been on a penitence tour, was expected to make a "comeback" at a social contribution event on July 21. ......

Former Japan National Soccer Team Player Sato Hisato Makes Sudden Comeback at Social Contribution Event but His Atonement Is Not Over

 Miko Ryokai (sports writer)

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 What is the "next ambition" of the striker who ended his 20-year active career? He has become a coach in the German 6th Division and an ambassador for the Spanish League and other leagues.

 Special interview with Shinji Okazaki, the striker who ended his 20-year active career! Okazaki has been appointed as a manager in the German 6th division. What kind of game will the famous striker play in the future? Okazaki talks about his next ambitions.

Former Japan National Football Team Player Shinji Okazaki Speaks About Continuing to Push Forward

 Shu Nishihara

 The Evian Championship, the fourth major championship, is now underway! She is currently on a roll, finishing 2nd in the U.S. Open and 7th in the U.S. PGA Championship!

 Hinako Shibuno is competing in the fourth major championship, the Amundi Evian Championship. She finished 2nd in the U.S. Open and 7th in the U.S. PGA Championship. She enjoyed her time off in an unexpected place!

Shibuno Hinako Recharges with Famous Unagi During Brief Japan Visit

 Shu Nishihara (1st photo) Kyodo News (2nd photo)

 Exclusive direct interview! Divorced from his wife and out of touch with his family...... "I was driven inside myself.

 Three years have passed since the disappearance of former Chunichi coach Ken Kadokura, and for the first time, Kadokura himself has revealed the truth behind his disappearance. Divorced from his wife and out of touch with his family...where is Kadokura now and what is he doing? We asked him directly...

Former Chunichi Dragons Coach Ken Kadokura Reveals Truth Behind Disappearance

 Hinako Shibuno appeared at the first pitch ceremony in Shizuoka Prefecture before the Evian Championship, the fourth round of the U.S. women's golf majors, was held on July 11. She has been on a roll this season, finishing in the top 10 in two majors, but the reason for her success lies in the stability of her swing.

Hinako Shibuno&#8217;s Bright Smile and Successful Season Start

 Rakuten's Masahiro Tanaka has yet to pitch for the National League this season. He has been in the second base lineup for a while now, with no indication of when he will return. It seems that his physical condition is not the only thing that is keeping him from getting back on track. The following is a look at the turmoil and unexpected circumstances surrounding Tanaka's junior teammate, who is determined to make a comeback.

Rakuten&#8217;s Masahiro Tanaka&#8217;s Delayed Return Tied to Tomohiro Anraku Scandal

 Tsutomu Kishimoto/PICSPORT

 Athletes in action at the Japan Athletics Championships, which also serves as the selection of Japan's Olympic team!

 The top athletes of the Japanese track and field world gathered at the "Japan Track and Field Championships," which also serves as the selection of Japan's representative for the Olympics! Many athletes were chosen to represent Japan in the Olympics. Among them, five female athletes caught our attention. Their heroic performances in Paris can be seen at ......

Dignified Female Athletes to Watch in Paris: Yumi Tanaka, Mako Fukube, Sumire Hata

 Michio Kurose

 Over 900,000 votes cast in this season's All-Star fan balloting

 Masayoshi Tanaka of NIHAM was the overwhelming favorite in this season's All-Star fan balloting. His life story of awakening after experiencing a long period of low points since becoming a professional baseball player is gaining sympathy. Here is a look back at his tumultuous baseball career in his own words.

Interview with Seigi Tanaka, NIHAM: &#8220;Why I Keep Smiling on the Mound&#8221;

 On July 5, the Paris Olympics team was formed in Tokyo, raising expectations for the success of Japan's athletes ahead of the opening ceremony on July 26, but just 10 days before the ceremony, a meeting of the Japanese Olympic Committee was marred by controversy. We followed up on the details.

Unusual confusion just before the opening of the Paris Olympics&#8230; &#8220;Female medalist&#8221; named as a candidate to replace JOC President Yamashita, who has refused to meet due to injury.

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 Winner of "WTT Contender Tunis 2024" with Tomokazu Zhang

 Table tennis player Hina Hayata is on a roll, winning three consecutive mixed doubles titles at international tournaments this season with Tomokazu Zhangmoto! She is ranked 3rd in the world and in the medal standings. Hayata continues to make steady progress. She is now ranked 3rd in the world and in the medal position!

Hina Hayata is on a roll, winning 3 consecutive international tournaments! At the Paris Olympics, she will first go to the top in &#8220;Mixed Doubles&#8221;!

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Scouts Gather to Evaluate 2-Meter-Tall Pitchers Aiming to Follow in Ohtani and Darvish’s Footsteps

Keio Student and 68kg Wrestling Representative Nonoka Ozaki Explores the Profound Impact of the Olympics

Sarina Koga, Yuji Nishida, and Mayu Ishikawa Gather in Full Sportswear in Downtown Senbero Town

Basketball Player Yuki Togashi Spotted on 300,000 Yen Electric Bicycle Before Second Olympic Appearance

Playback ’04] Shigeo Nagashima’s Passion for Athens… Four months after his emergency hospitalization, “Miracle of Rehabilitation”.

Former manager Hatsuhiko Tsuji, who is very motivated, “spends his days gathering information at the Berna Dome! Motivated former manager Hatsuhiko Tsuji “spends his days gathering information at the Beruna Dome.

SoftBank’s Only Blind Spot: Other Teams Point Out Decline of Takuya Kai, Regular Catcher, and Plans for Return of “Big OB” Coach

Kaishū Sano Faces 600 Million Yen Transfer Fee Demand After Arrest on Non-Consensual Charges

Coach Kazuhiro Hatakeyama Reveals Pachinko as His Stress Relief Method After Sudden Departure from Yakult

Seibu Lions Face 100 Losses as Pitching Woes Linked to Takahashi and Yoza’s 7 kg Weight Gain

TV Networks May Withdraw from Table Tennis Coverage Due to High Rights Fees

Fernando Martinez, Showcases Hotel Grand March Before Match, Defeats Battle-Hardened Kazuto Ioka

Celebrating a Marriage Announcement! Popular jockey Nanako Fujita “told this magazine just before her debut” about her unexpected suffering and the person she admires.

World No. 2 and No. 2 seed confirmed! Hina Hayata & Tomokazu Zhangmoto ″Gold Medal in Paris″ was clearly visible!

Former Japan National Soccer Team Player Sato Hisato Makes Sudden Comeback at Social Contribution Event but His Atonement Is Not Over

Former Japan National Football Team Player Shinji Okazaki Speaks About Continuing to Push Forward

Shibuno Hinako Recharges with Famous Unagi During Brief Japan Visit

Former Chunichi Dragons Coach Ken Kadokura Reveals Truth Behind Disappearance

Hinako Shibuno’s Bright Smile and Successful Season Start

Rakuten’s Masahiro Tanaka’s Delayed Return Tied to Tomohiro Anraku Scandal

Dignified Female Athletes to Watch in Paris: Yumi Tanaka, Mako Fukube, Sumire Hata

Interview with Seigi Tanaka, NIHAM: “Why I Keep Smiling on the Mound”

Unusual confusion just before the opening of the Paris Olympics… “Female medalist” named as a candidate to replace JOC President Yamashita, who has refused to meet due to injury.

Hina Hayata is on a roll, winning 3 consecutive international tournaments! At the Paris Olympics, she will first go to the top in “Mixed Doubles”!