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Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 13, 2018
Norway's Johannes Hoesfolt Klaebo triumphs in men's sprint classic
Johannes Hoesfolt Klaebo powered to a stunning victory in the men's sprint classic on Tuesday to claim another cross-country gold medal for Norway with a dominant performance in the final.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 13, 2018
Canadian curlers overpower Switzerland to capture first mixed doubles crown
Canada was crowned the first Olympics mixed-doubles curling champion on Tuesday claiming gold with a 10-3 blowout win over world champion Switzerland.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 13, 2018
Nao Kodaira honed skills, developed mean streak while living in Netherlands
Nicknamed the "Angry Cat" for her posture and a mean streak developed during two seasons honing her skills in the Netherlands, Nao Kodaira has sharpened her claws and is poised to pounce in the women's speedskating 1,000 meters at the Pyeongchang Games.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Feb 13, 2018
Japan Skating Federation doing an inadequate job of finding, developing pairs and ice dance prospects
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 13, 2018
Who to watch on Wednesday, Day 6 of the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics
10 a.m. Figure skating, pairs short program: The pair of Miu Suzaki and Ryuichi Kihara will compete. Kihara competed at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, pairing with Narumi Takahashi, but has been competing with Suzaki since 2015.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 13, 2018
Spanish star Javier Fernandez says he's ready for Olympic competition
After Spanish figure skater Javier Fernandez won his sixth consecutive European title last month, he knew he still had work to do for a chance at the podium in Pyeongchang.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 13, 2018
Ayumu Hirano and Shaun White easily qualify for men's halfpipe final
U.S. snowboard great Shaun White began his bid for a third Olympic gold in convincing style, easily separating himself at the top of qualifying for the men's halfpipe at the Pyeongchang Winter Games on Tuesday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 13, 2018
From Pyeongchang to peace?
Kim's charm offensive is aimed at resurrecting the North's sanction-battered economy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 13, 2018
North Korean charm sure beats the alternative
Engaging with Pyongyang may encourage the regime down the path of liberalization.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 13, 2018
Hackers hit Winter Olympics in apparent attempt to embarrass organizers
A cyberattack paralyzed internet networks at the opening ceremony of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, in what appears to have been a bid to embarrass the organizers of the games.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 13, 2018
5G is here: Super speed makes worldwide debut at Winter Olympics
The first to experience the future of wireless technology, well before most humans, will be South Korea's wild boars. That's because 5G, the fifth-generation wireless network, is making its worldwide debut at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 13, 2018
North Korea dials down border propaganda after Olympics open
North Korea has lowered the volume of its border propaganda broadcasts at the inter-Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) since Friday's Winter Olympics opening ceremony, a senior military official stationed at the border said Tuesday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 13, 2018
Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics Day 4: Japan breaks into the medal rankings
Japan’s search for gold in Pyeongchang was stymied Monday night after its best shot so far, Miho Takagi, took silver in the women’s 1,500-meter speedskating event. She was foiled by the Netherlands’ Ireen Wust, who earlier bested Takagi in the 3,000m and with last night’s victory became the most...
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 13, 2018
Yuzuru Hanyu ready to give 'dream performance' at Pyeongchang Olympics
Yuzuru Hanyu went through a 40-minute practice on the main rink at the Gangneung Ice Arena on Tuesday morning and then met the media afterward to provide an update on his condition.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 13, 2018
Miho Takagi's coach praises performance in 1,500-meter race
Miho Takagi was unable to conceal her disappointment at missing out on the women's 1,500-meter speedskating gold medal, but her Dutch coach Johan de Wit said she has every right to be proud of taking silver at the Pyeongchang Games on Monday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 13, 2018
Speedskater Kei Saito fails doping test at Pyeongchang Olympics
In a statement, the 21-year-old member of the short track speed skating team denied intentionally doping.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 12, 2018
Ireen Wust shocks Miho Takagi to take women's 1,500
Heavy favorite Miho Takagi was beaten to the gold medal by Ireen Wust in the women's 1,500 meters speedskating at the Pyeongchang Olympics on Monday. Wust, of the Netherlands, reclaimed the gold she first won in the distance at the 2010 Vancouver Games.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 12, 2018
As it eyes bid to host 2026 Winter Games, Sapporo mayor says city will aim to reduce costs
Sapporo is looking to pare down its planned $4 billion bid to host the 2026 Winter Games in line with the International Olympic Committee's emphasis on cost-efficiency, Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto has said.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 12, 2018
Yuzuru Hanyu has first practice since arriving at Pyeongchang Olympics
The real highlight of the skating day on Monday came not during the team event upstairs in the Gangneung Ice Arena, but downstairs in the evening at the practice rink long after the crowds had gone home. That's when defending Olympic and world champion Yuzuru Hanyu made his first appearance on Olympic...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 12, 2018
IOC boss to visit North Korea after Winter Olympics: source
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach will visit North Korea after the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics as part of an agreement between the IOC and North and South Korea, a source within the Olympic movement told said Monday.

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