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From the wintry slopes of the Beijing Games to the heat on the pitches of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Japan has had plenty to celebrate in the world of sports over the past 12 months.
Figure Skating
Only praise from peers for Yuzuru Hanyu after announcing retirement
Locals from Hanyu's hometown of Sendai, and other areas in northeastern Japan, devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, also praised his achievements.
Figure Skating
Yuzuru Hanyu confirms end to illustrious 12-year senior career
by Dan Orlowitz
The figure skating legend has ended months of speculation over whether he would contest the upcoming ISU Grand Prix season and begin a quest for a potential fourth Winter Games berth.
Winter Olympics / Alpine skiing
Momoka Muraoka's five-medal Beijing dream dashed at final hurdle
The alpine sit-skier missed out on winning her fifth medal of the Beijing Paralympics on Saturday when she finished fifth in the women's slalom.
Winter Paralympics
Ukraine’s Paralympians 'are all thinking of home'
by David Waldstein
Ukraine has won eight medals — third most, behind China and Canada — after three days of competition, each one a chance to convey a message.
Winter Paralympics
Taiki Kawayoke captures gold in long-distance cross-country event
By winning the classical technique event, Kawayoke, a two-time Paralympian, earned his first-ever medal.
