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 The Paris Olympics will open on July 27. Legends of swimming, track and field, judo, volleyball, and other sports give in-depth commentary on the highlights of each sport! Swimming's Ikegae says her goal is to overcome her illness and "make it to the finals," but her real goal is to go beyond that...

Rikako Ikee&#8217;s Path to Paris Olympics Glory and the Reasons Behind Her Medal Hopes

 Yuji Yanagawa

 The "Paris Olympics" will start on July 27th. Legends of swimming, track and field, judo, volleyball, and other sports will give in-depth commentary on the highlights of each sport! Will Abe Hifumi and Uta become the first siblings in Japanese history to win gold medals in two consecutive events on the same day?

Sibling Duo Hifumi and Uta Abe Set to Achieve Back-to-Back Judo Wins at Paris Olympics

 Miko Ryokai

 Koki Nagahama

 Mitsugu Takahashi

 The steadfast right back vows revenge!

 Risa Shimizu, a member of Japan's women's soccer team for the Paris Olympics, is a steadfast right back who was selected for her second consecutive Olympics, but over the past three years, a scene has remained etched in a corner of her mind. ......

Risa Shimizu, Key Player for Nadeshiko Japan, Featured in &#8216;VOCE&#8217; Makeup Special

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 The Paris Olympics will start on July 27th! Legends of swimming, track and field, judo, table tennis, volleyball, and other sports give in-depth commentary on the highlights of each sport! Table tennis player Hayata is expected to "aim for medals in all three events. An expert commentates!

The Exceptional Backhand Skills of Table Tennis Stars Hina Hayata and Tomokazu Harimoto

 Toru Nakata (soccer journalist)

 Kai Sawabe

 As a rookie leader, he took his first steps in Frankfurt with his "heart in the right place! He is "slow off the mark as a leader. But I am in no hurry."

 FRIDAY had an exclusive interview with Makoto Hasebe, a former member of Japan's national soccer team, who has put an end to his 22-year active career! FRIDAY interviewed Hasebe, who is enjoying a short break there, and asked him about his current state of mind after his retirement and his next goal of becoming a leader.

Makoto Hasebe Ends Playing Career and Focuses on Becoming Coach

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 Since mid-June, Shohei Otani has been laying his bat down on an extended line between home base and third base when he enters the batter's box, as if to measure the angle of the bat. Experts analyze that this new routine has led to his good performance.

Ohtani’s Lower Body Strength and Pivot Foot Rotation Drive 50 Home Runs in Second Half

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 Junya Ito (31) and Takato Nakamura (23) of France's Stade Reims are in Japan for a friendly match, revealing the true story behind Ito's departure from the national team during the Asian Cup in January after allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced.

Junya Ito&#8217;s Return Amid Misconduct Allegations and National Team Withdrawal

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 A popular Korean female volleyball player has announced her retirement. In a lengthy statement on social networking sites, she denied allegations of bullying that had surfaced in the past. What is the horrifying content of the bullying allegations that have caused a stir in the Korean sports world?

Sister of Popular Korean Volleyball Duo Retires Amid Intense Bullying Allegations and Regrets

 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;.

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 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

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 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).

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 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.

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Rikako Ikee’s Path to Paris Olympics Glory and the Reasons Behind Her Medal Hopes

Sibling Duo Hifumi and Uta Abe Set to Achieve Back-to-Back Judo Wins at Paris Olympics

Risa Shimizu, Key Player for Nadeshiko Japan, Featured in ‘VOCE’ Makeup Special

The Exceptional Backhand Skills of Table Tennis Stars Hina Hayata and Tomokazu Harimoto

Makoto Hasebe Ends Playing Career and Focuses on Becoming Coach

Ohtani’s Lower Body Strength and Pivot Foot Rotation Drive 50 Home Runs in Second Half

Junya Ito’s Return Amid Misconduct Allegations and National Team Withdrawal

Sister of Popular Korean Volleyball Duo Retires Amid Intense Bullying Allegations and Regrets

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