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Jason Coskrey
Jason Coskrey is a sports writer for The Japan Times. His primary focus is Japanese baseball, but he has also covered soccer, American football, boxing and basketball. He previously worked for the Marietta Daily Journal in Marietta, Ga. A native of Detroit, he is a graduate of the University of Alabama-Birmingham.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Sep 1, 2021
Diede de Groot has her sights set on joining the most exclusive club in tennis
De Groot is looking to win Paralympic gold in Tokyo and then the U.S. Open title later this month to become the first women's wheelchair singles player to achieve the Golden Slam.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 31, 2021
British sprinter Jonnie Peacock proud to be part of Paralympic track thriller
'If that's not an advert for Paralympic sport in 11 seconds, I don't know what is.'
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 31, 2021
Yui Kamiji advances to wheelchair tennis semifinal
Japanese star beats Zhu Zhenzhen 7-5, 6-1 in a difficult quarterfinal at Ariake Tennis Park.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 30, 2021
India's Sumit Antil smashes world record three times on way to gold
Once Antil was out of attempts, the men's F64 javelin world record stood at 68.55 meters, which gave him the gold medal by a wide margin.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 30, 2021
Stuart Robinson reflects after Britain's stunning gold medal run in wheelchair rugby
Robinson, who lost his legs while serving in Afghanistan, helped lead a team that few had high aspirations for past favored Japan in the semifinals and over the U.S. in the final.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 29, 2021
Japan takes bronze in wheelchair rugby with impressive 60-52 win over Australia
Japan may not be leaving the Paralympic wheelchair rugby competition with the medal it was hoping for, but it's not leaving empty-handed either.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 29, 2021
Mami Tani, who helped bring the Games to Tokyo, ends triathlon with a smile and some tears
'I've competed in four of these up to now and even though I don't have any Paralympic medals, I still think I got a really big prize,' Tani said after finishing her race.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 28, 2021
American Nick Mayhugh goes from soccer to track to the top of Paralympic podium
Mayhugh was a soccer player a little over a year ago and admits he's still learning how to be a track and field athlete. Luckily, he's a fast learner.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 28, 2021
Great Britain's bruising defense proves too much for Japan in wheelchair rugby semifinals
The Japanese earned bronze at the Rio Games in 2016 and will hope to do the same in Tokyo after a 55-49 defeat Saturday.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 27, 2021
Tomoki Sato delivers Japan's second Paralympic gold medal
The current world record holder and reigning world champion, Sato finished in a Paralympic record time of 55.39 seconds.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 27, 2021
When Paralympians need repairs, help is around the corner
Ottobock has been a Paralympic partner since 1988 and the ultimate goal is to keep the athletes on the field.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 26, 2021
Past and present collide at Tokyo Games for Japanese powerlifter
Hiroshi Miura had occasionally worked at Tokyo International Forum as an event staff member before becoming a Paralympian. On Thursday, he was back at the venue to compete.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 26, 2021
China's Guo Lingling sets records on her way to dominant Paralympic powerlifting gold
Chinese powerlifter Guo Lingling used her first attempt of the day to deliver a message to the rest of the field: Silver and bronze were the only two medals up for grabs.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 25, 2021
Japan holds off France in wheelchair rugby opener at Tokyo Paralympics
Japan's Daisuke Ikezaki helped fire up his teammates with a speech at halftime.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 25, 2021
In Paralympic goalball, silence isn't just golden — it's everything
Goalball is a Paralympic sport played by visually impaired athletes who have to rely on their sense of hearing and communication between points in order to gain an advantage.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 24, 2021
'Most important' Paralympics arrive at starting line in Tokyo
Athletes from across the globe gathered to celebrate the long awaited start of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics during the Games' opening ceremony on Tuesday.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 24, 2021
Athletes to watch at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
A primer on 10 Paralympians who are poised to make their mark on the Games.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 23, 2021
Paralympians eager to inspire others
Medals are an important part of the Paralympics, but for many competitors, it's also about showing the world what's possible.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 22, 2021
Excitement building as Tokyo Paralympics draw near
The 2020 Games will begin with Tuesday's opening ceremony at the National Stadium and competition will start at various venues the following day.
Japan Times
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Aug 11, 2021
Surfer Kanoa Igarashi braces himself for a bright future post-Olympics
Igarashi will have time to admire his Olympic silver medal later. For now, the World Surf League rankings are calling.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
Amid same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
A lesbian couple, consisting of a 35-year-old woman (left) and 40-year-old woman, cover their faces with bouquets as they pose for wedding photos in Yokohama on Nov. 1.
China and Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol
The Russian corvette Gromkiy enters the Chinese port of Zhanjiang as part of a joint China-Russia naval exercise on Saturday.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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