Dominant India clinch 5-1 victory over Japan in Asian Champions Trophy
Sep 09, 2024, at 10:45 pm
Defending champion India dominated their second match against Japan and won the clash 5-1 in a group stage clash of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy in China on Monday.
May 10, 2024, at 06:32 am
Indian TT player Manika Batra’s historic run at the Saudi Smash 2024 table tennis tournament ended after she lost to the former Asian champion Hina Hayata of Japan in the women’s singles quarter-final match in Jeddah on Thursday.
India thrash Japan in Asian Games Hockey final to clinch gold, get direct entry into Paris Olympics
Oct 06, 2023, at 11:45 pm
Dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh's brace helped India thrash Japan 5-1 in the men's hockey final to win the gold medal at the ongoing Asian Games here on Friday.
Asian Games: Indian Women’s Team faces Japan in battle for Bronze medal
Oct 06, 2023, at 10:03 pm
In their last clash at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, the Indian Women's Hockey Team is gearing up to face Japan in the Bronze medal match on Saturday.
Asiad hockey: India outsmart defending champions Japan 4-2
Sep 29, 2023, at 06:33 am
Hangzhou/IBNS/UNI: India outsmarted defending champions Japan 4-2 to book the top spot in Pool A in the Asian Games 2023 hockey match at Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium here on Thursday.
Hockey Men's World Cup 2023: India beat Japan 8-0 in classification match
Jan 27, 2023, at 05:46 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India ended their World Cup campaign with an 8-0 win over Japan in the Hockey World Cup classification tie at Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela on Thursday.
Livakovic's three saves put Croatia into FIFA World Cup quarters, Japan out
Dec 06, 2022, at 02:53 pm
Al Wakrah: Dominik Livakovic emerged a hero by pulling off three good saves as Croatia stormed into the quarterfinals of the World Cup by beating Japan 3-1 in the penalties following a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes here on Monday.
Fans wait for a thrilling Monday as Brazil-South Korea gear up for battle
Dec 05, 2022, at 01:34 am
Doha: Japan face Croatia, while Brazil take on South Korea in the World Cup last 16 on Monday in two fascinating ties.
Japan's stunning win over Spain knocks Germany out of FIFA World Cup 2022
Dec 02, 2022, at 04:25 pm
Japan's stunning win in their third and last group match against Spain by 1-2 threw Germany out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 despite the Germans' sound victory (4-2) over Costa Rica in their last match on Thursday.
Germany leaves FIFA World Cup, Japan qualifies for playoffs
Dec 02, 2022, at 02:02 pm
Doha: The Japanese national football team defeated the Spanish team 2-1 in the third match of the group stage of FIFA World Cup in Qatar, making it to the Last 16, while the German team leaves the tournament.
Costa Rica still alive after beating Japan in Qatar World Cup
Nov 28, 2022, at 12:25 am
Doha: Costa Rica bounced back from a humiliating opening game defeat against Spain to overcome Japan 1-0 at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Sunday.
Bundesliga bread earners stun Germany as Japan win 2-1
Nov 24, 2022, at 04:28 am
Doha/UNI: Japan stunned Germany 2-1 with the help of players, who earn their living in the German Bundesliga, in the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, throwing Group E into disarray.
Hockey Men's Asian Champions Trophy: India beat Japan 6-0
Dec 20, 2021, at 01:07 am
Dhaka/UNI: Defending champions India continued their winning run at the Asian Champions Trophy as they defeated Japan 6-0 in the league stage match here on Sunday.
Tokyo Olympics: Yafai wins men's first fly gold for Britain
Aug 07, 2021, at 11:39 pm
Tokyo/UNI/Xinhua: Galal Yafai of Britain beat Carlo Paalam of the Philippines in the men's fly division final to win the first boxing gold for his country at the Tokyo Olympic Games here on Saturday.
Tokyo Olympics: India beat Japan 5-3 in Pool A clash, cement place in quarter-finals
Jul 30, 2021, at 10:48 pm
Tokyo: India defeated Japan 5-3 in a crucial Men's Pool A match of the Tokyo Olympics here on Friday.
Tokyo Olympics organisers limit fans at 10,000
Jun 22, 2021, at 12:55 am
Tokyo/UNI The 2020 Tokyo Olympics organisers on Monday capped the number of spectators at 10,000 for each of its venues.
Japanese fans might be allowed to Tokyo Olympics, with COVID-19 precautions: Reports
May 31, 2021, at 06:01 pm
Tokyo/Sputnik: The Japanese government is considering allowing Japanese fans to attend Olympic and Paralympic events if they provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result, The Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper reports.
Over half of Japanese want Tokyo Olympics canceled: Survey
May 17, 2021, at 12:38 am
Tokyo/Sputnik: Nearly 60% of Japanese citizens are in favor of canceling the Tokyo-hosted Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer over COVID-19, a public opinion poll by Japan's Kyodo news agency showed on Sunday.
28-year-old Japanese sumo wrestler infected with COVID-19 dies
May 13, 2020, at 03:24 pm
Tokyo/Xinhua/UNI: A 28-year-old Japanese sumo wrestler died on Wednesday of multiple organ failure caused by COVID-19, the Japan Sumo Association (JSA) said on Wednesday.
Japan midfielder Honda on Botafogo radar
Jan 24, 2020, at 07:50 pm
Rio de Janeiro/Xinhua: Botafogo have submitted a formal bid to sign Japan international midfielder Keisuke Honda, according to media reports in Brazil.
Japan to send 72 athletes to third Youth Winter Olympics
Dec 28, 2019, at 08:07 am
Tokyo/Xinhua/UNI: A total of 72 athletes will compete at the third Youth Winter Olympic Games to be held in Lausanne, Switzerland, from January 9 to 22, 2020.
FIH Women's Series Finals: Indian eves beat Japan 3-1
Jun 23, 2019, at 06:42 pm
Hiroshima (Japan), Jun 23 (UNI) An impressive Indian Women’s Hockey team on Sunday won the FIH Women's Series Finals Hiroshima 2019 after defeating hosts Japan 3-1 in the Final held here at the Hiroshima Hockey Stadium.
Azlan Shah Cup 2019: India defeat Japan 2-0 in opener
Mar 23, 2019, at 04:49 pm
Ipoh, Mar 23 (UNI ) Starting the campaign on a high note, Indian Hockey Team on Saturday emerged victorious in the opening match of the 28th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2019, restricting Asian Games gold medallist Japan to a 2-0 scoreline in Malaysia.
Indian U-16 national team to play Iraq, Japan
Jul 30, 2018, at 04:52 pm
New Delhi, July 30 (IBNS): The Indian U-16 National Team will be locking horns with defending AFC U-16 champions Iraq, Asian powerhouses Japan, a strong Jordan and Yemen in the 5th WAFF U-16 Boys Championship slated to be held at the King Abdullah II International Stadium in Jordan from Aug 1.
Fernando Torres joins Japanese club Sagan Tosu
Jul 10, 2018, at 04:17 pm
London, July 10 (IBNS): Former Liverpool, Chelsea and Spain striker Fernando Torres is all set to join Japanese football club Sagan Tosu.
Belgium beat spirited Japan to qualify for quarter-finals
Jul 03, 2018, at 07:45 am
Rostov, July 3 (IBNS): Defeating a spirited Japan 3-2, Belgium reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup here on Monday.
Japan reach World Cup knockout stage despite loss against Poland
Jun 28, 2018, at 05:43 pm
Volgograd, Jun 28 (IBNS): Despite a loss in their last Group H match against Poland, Japan qualified for the next round of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Vogograd Arena Stadium here on Thursday.
Japan, Senegal match ends in 2-2 draw
Jun 25, 2018, at 01:13 am
Yekaterinburg, June 24 (IBNS): Japan put up a strong show on the field as they drew the group stage World Cup match against Senegal here on Sunday.
IAEA to Cooperate with Japan on Nuclear Security at 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo
Feb 16, 2018, at 01:00 am
Vienna, Austria (JEN) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Government of Japan signed an agreement today aimed at enhancing nuclear security measures for the summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in Tokyo in 2020. The agreement follows previous IAEA support to major public events, including the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and the 2012 European soccer championship in Poland and Ukraine.
Hockey: India to take on Pakistan in Asia Cup on Sunday
Oct 15, 2017, at 02:44 am
Dhaka, Oct 14 (IBNS): India are all set to take on Pakistan in the Hockey Asia Cup on Sunday.