The article highlights the upcoming Olympic events featuring Japan's athletes in figure skating, ski jumping, short track skating, and ice hockey on the 10th.
The article provides an overview of the Olympic events occurring on the 10th, focusing on Japan's team in various sports. In ski jumping, a mixed team event will start at 6:45 PM JST, featuring female competitors Nozomi Maruyama, who won bronze in the individual normal hill, and Sara Takanashi, who is looking to redeem her previous Olympic experience. The male participants include bronze medalist Ren Nikaido and gold medalist Ryoyu Kobayashi from the Beijing Olympics.
Additionally, the men's short program in figure skating will take place at 6:30 PM JST, with notable competitors such as Yuma Kagiyama, who won a silver medal at the Beijing Olympics, making his Olympic debut as well as Shun Sato and Yoshinori Miura. The article emphasizes Japan's competitive spirit, particularly in the face of challenges and past experiences at the Olympics.
Lastly, the mixed relay in short track skating is scheduled for 11:59 AM JST, and the Japanese women's ice hockey team, known as 'Smile Japan,' will face Sweden in a crucial league match at 12:10 PM JST. The piece does an excellent job of reflecting the excitement and anticipation surrounding these events as the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina approaches.
