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BackOn the 14th day of the Aichi/Nagoya Asian Games, Japanese teams break the record for most medals
On the 14th day of the Aichi/Nagoya Asian Games, Japanese teams break the record for most medals
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On the 14th day of the Aichi/Nagoya Asian Games, Japanese teams break the record for most medals

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  • On the 14th day of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Japanese athletes produced a large number of medals in each sport, surpassing the previous record of 218 at the 1994 Hiroshima Games.
  • The women's soccer team won a penalty shootout against North Korea to win their third straight victory, and they also rushed for gold medals in judo, wrestling, and canoeing.
  • The men's softball and volleyball teams also qualified for the finals.

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It's the 14th day of the Asian Games being held in Aichi/Nagoya. The previous record for most medals was 218 at the 1994 Hiroshima Games.

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On the 2nd, the 14th day of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Japanese athletes produced a large number of medals in each event, surpassing the previous record for the most medals in a single event, 218 at the 1994 Hiroshima Games.

In the women's soccer tournament, Japan (Nadeshiko Japan) played against North Korea in the final and won the penalty shootout from 2-2, winning the tournament for the third consecutive time. In the mixed 470 sailing class, Tetsuya Isozaki and Yurie Seki (JPN22 Racing) won the gold medal. In judo, Ryotaro Masuji (Keiyo Gas) won the men's 100kg class, Riku Okada (Asahi Kasei) competed in the 90kg class, and Misuki Sugimura (Park 24) won the women's 78kg class.

In wrestling, Yui Susaki (Kitz) in the women's 50kg class and Yuto Kagami (Suntory) in the 76kg class won gold. Yuki Tanaka (Miki House) came out on top in the men's canoe/slalom kayak cross. In the bicycle track event, Yumi Kajiwara (TEAM Yumi) of the women's omnium achieved her third consecutive victory. Rui Yamaguchi (Koma University) won the men's 55 kg boxing class.

In softball, Japan, aiming for its seventh consecutive softball title, defeated China in the final game of the first round with a walk-off 7-6, advancing to the finals with all seven wins. Japan defeated China 3-2 in the men's volleyball semifinal.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • The Japanese team continues to win medals in the remaining competition dates, further increasing the final medal total.

    Likely · Within days

Open Questions

  • What will be the final total number of medals?
  • How are other countries winning medals?
  • Will he be able to improve his record further with the remaining competition dates?

Related Topics

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PeopleRyotaro MasujiRiku OkadaMisuki SugimuraYui Susaki
OrganizationsKeiyo GasAsahi Kaseipark 24Kitz
PlacesAichi/NagoyaHiroshima
TopicsJapan representativemedalsoccer womenJudowrestlingcanoe
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