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Fukuoka May Submit Bid For 2026 Asian Games

The host of the 2021 FINA World Aquatics Championships, Fukuoka, Japan, is now among the possible sites in the running to host the 2026 Asian Games.

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Japan Possibly Following Germany With Anti-Doping Law Legislation

Japan is now considering legislation to criminalize doping in sports.

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Costa Rica and Japan Enter into Sport for Tomorrow Agreement in Preparation for Tokyo 2020

A meeting between the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) and the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Costa Rica was held today…

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Japan Releases 2015 Junior Worlds and WUGs Rosters

Team Japan has finalized its line-up of men and women set to compete at this year’s World Championships and World University Games.

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German Olympian Sandra Völker Auctions Medals

Anthony Ervin isn’t the only one in the business of selling medals: 1996 Olympian and 2001 FINA World Championship gold medalist Sandra Völker is currently in the process of auctioning off her medal for a substantial amount of money.

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Everything You Need For The Japanese Swimming Trials

The Japanese swimming trials will be taking place at the Tatsumi International Pool in Tokyo April 10-13 starting tomorrow. These trials will be Japan’s 90th swimming nationals and the selection meet for their Pan Pac roster.

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2013 Swammy Awards: Female Asian Swimmer of the Year

Aya Terakawa wrapped up a stellar career in 2013 with several national records and a pair of bronze medals at World Championships.

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Race Video: Efimova 50 scm Breaststroke World Record

Race video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam Partner. Via Universal Sports: 2013, Tokyo, Japan, FINA Swimming World Cup,…

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Race Video: Hosszu and Coutts tie in 100 IM at the Tokyo FINA World Cup

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Race Video – Morozov edges Ervin in 50 Free at Tokyo World Cup

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Race Video – Hagino Tops Le Clos in Tokyo World Cup Record in the 200 IM

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Race Video – Le Clos Tops Shields at Tokyo FINA World Cup in 100m Fly

South African Chad le Clos continued to add to his World Cup points standing lead by winning his fourth gold medal in Tokyo taking the men’s 100 butterfly in a time of 49.01.

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RACE VIDEO – Aussies set 2nd World Record at Tokyo FINA World Cup

Cate Campbell and Bronte Campbell (featured image) set a new world record in the Mixed 4×50 Freestyle with a 1:29.61.

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Race Video – Godsoe Takes 50 Backstroke at Tokyo FINA World Cup

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Race Video: Kaneko stuns in 200 Back taking Tokyo FINA World Cup Win

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