The Japan TimesAug 8, 2024
Long before he became an Olympic wrestling champion, sumo played a big part in the training regimen for Japan’s Nao Kusaka. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/olympics/2024/08/08/kusaka-gold-wrestling/ #olympics #teamjapan #2024parisolympics #naokusaka #wrestling
How wrestler Nao Kusaka used sumo to win Olympic gold

A timid and kind-hearted boy, Kusaka reached the top by developing resilient legs in the sumo ring and fully dedicating himself to his craft.

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The Japan TimesAug 7, 2024
Kusaka triumphed in the 77 kg division of men's Greco-Roman wrestling, while teammate Yui Susaki took bronze In the 50 kg women's freestyle. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/olympics/2024/08/08/kusaka-greco-roman-gold/ #olympics #teamjapan #2024parisolympics #naokusaka #yuisusaki #wrestling
Nao Kusaka wins gold for Japan in Greco-Roman wrestling

Kusaka triumphed in the 77 kg division of men's Greco-Roman wrestling, while teammate Yui Susaki took bronze in the 50 kg women's freestyle.

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