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Disbelief, support in Japan after Naomi Osaka's elimination
Source: Associated Press
Disbelief, support in Japan after Naomi Osaka’s elimination
By YURI KAGEYAMA
July 27, 2021
TOKYO (AP) — “Masaka” — or, in English, “No way.” That’s how an incredulous Japan reacted Tuesday to the unexpectedly early loss of Naomi Osaka at the Tokyo Olympics, erasing her chances for gold.
And people quickly turned to an outpouring of sympathy.
“Watching you gave me courage. You don’t have to win a medal. Watching you play is enough for all your fans,” said Yuji Taida, a novelist.
Japanese media relayed urgent reports on her loss, with “masaka” in the headlines.
“Her mother’s motherland. Her dream to stand at the pinnacle, with the rising sun on her heart, was not to be,” reported Sports Hochi, a Japanese daily sports newspaper.
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By YURI KAGEYAMA
July 27, 2021
TOKYO (AP) — “Masaka” — or, in English, “No way.” That’s how an incredulous Japan reacted Tuesday to the unexpectedly early loss of Naomi Osaka at the Tokyo Olympics, erasing her chances for gold.
And people quickly turned to an outpouring of sympathy.
“Watching you gave me courage. You don’t have to win a medal. Watching you play is enough for all your fans,” said Yuji Taida, a novelist.
Japanese media relayed urgent reports on her loss, with “masaka” in the headlines.
“Her mother’s motherland. Her dream to stand at the pinnacle, with the rising sun on her heart, was not to be,” reported Sports Hochi, a Japanese daily sports newspaper.
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Read more: https://apnews.com/article/2020-tokyo-olympics-sports-japan-naomi-osaka-osaka-2584eb017d946c69d9fa754983256de9
Naomi Osaka, of Japan, leaves center court after being defeated by Marketa Vondrousova, of the Czech Republic, during the third round of the tennis competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)