The Japan Times
Haruka Kitaguchi can expect a hero's welcome when she takes to the field for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo next week but recent injury woes mean the Olympic javelin champion may struggle to defend her title. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/09/09/more-sports/haruka-kitaguchi-injury-return/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #harukakitaguchi #worldathleticschampionships
Back from injury, home favorite Kitaguchi won't give up title without a fight

The 27-year-old shot to fame in 2023 when her final throw of 66.73 meters in Budapest made her the first Japanese woman to win a world title in a field event.

The Japan Times
Sep 9, 2025 at 1:50pmBuffer