Miyuu Yamashita won the Ito En Ladies golf tournament Sunday, securing her place as the season points leader and making her the youngest “queen” in Japan LPGA Tour history at 21 years, 103 days.
Yamashita eclipsed the previous youngest record held by Momoko Ueda, who led the 2007 prize-money rankings at 21 years, 156 days. Until last year, Japan’s golf queen was determined by the prize-money list.
It was Yamashita’s fourth win of the season and fifth of her career after a final-round 1-under 71 took her to a 12-under 204 total, one stroke clear of Momoko Kishibe, at Great Island Club in Chonan, Chiba Prefecture.
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Japan first team to arrive in Qatar for FIFA World Cup
thesportsgrail.com – Nov 10
The first batch of players, mostly from the J-league, and officials were officially welcomed by Japanese ambassador to Qatar Satoshi Maeda at a function held at Radisson Blu Hotel Doha which will serve as Samurai Blue residence for the next few weeks.
Yokohama F Marinos beat Vissel Kobe 3-1 for 5th J.League title
Japan Today – Nov 06
Yokohama F Marinos sealed the J-League first-division championship on a hectic final day of the season Saturday, beating Vissel Kobe 3-1 as title rivals and two-time defending holders Kawasaki Frontale overcame FC Tokyo 3-2 despite being reduced to 10 men.
All Blacks edge past Japan in Tokyo
AFP – Oct 29
The All Blacks were made to work hard for a 38-31 win over Japan in Tokyo yesterday as they kicked off their northern hemisphere tour.
Ice Pack or Heat Pad, Which is the Best?
newsonjapan.com – Oct 25
It is common to have injuries during sports, exercise, or jogging. After an injury, the next natural step is to find an effective way to relieve pain as soon as possible.
Japan’s badminton association apologizes for wrongdoings
NHK – Oct 22
Japan’s badminton governing body has apologized for a series of scandals and improper conduct involving staff members and published reprimands of its senior officials. But there was no announcement of resignations.
Why is Tamawashi so good against Terunofuji?
Sumostew – Oct 19
In this essay, I discuss the unique strengths of Tamawashi, sumo’s oldest active wrestler in Makuuchi (sumo’s top division), and why these strengths are effective against the dominant Yokozuna Terunofuji after he has given away 4 gold stars to the veteran wrestler.
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