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Saori Kimura: Japan's rising volleyball superstar | CNNgo
By Rick Martin on 13 Dec 2010When the Women's World Volleyball Championships came to Toyko last month, hopes were high for the host side. Ranked number five overall, a place on the podium would have been a great result, and the team would need its stars to raise them to such great heights. Luckily for the host nation, Japan's best players are also among the world's best. Spiker Saori Kimura is the team's top scorer. Her nickname "Nippon no mirai Saorin Mugendai" or "Infinite Saorin" (Japan's future) tells us exactly how much she means to Japan volleyball.
View original:10 best running routes in Tokyo | CNNgo
By rickmartin on 15 Nov 2010Tokyo may be one of the most densely populated cities in the world, but it still offers a wide variety of wonderful trails and routes to cater to the city's enthusiastic runners. Tapping up the collective wisdom of the Namban Rengo club, a group of serious runners that includes both international and local individuals, we found out which areas they love most.
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View original:Italy cruises past Turkey to take fifth in World Championships | FIVB
By rickmartin on 14 Nov 2010Tokyo, Japan, November 14, 2010 – Italy beat a spirited Turkey side in straight sets (25-23, 25-20, 25-21) at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Sunday to secure fifth place at the FIVB Women's World Championship.
View original:Dutch sign off with victory over Cuba | FIVB
By rickmartin on 14 Nov 2010Tokyo, Japan, November 14, 2010 – The Netherlands prevailed against Cuba in the fight for 11th spot at the 2010 FIVB Women's World Championship. In a hard-fought match at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, it was the Dutch who emerged victorious in straight-sets (32-30, 25-23, 25-17).
View original:Germany claim seventh with Serbia comeback win | FIVB
By rickmartin on 14 Nov 2010Tokyo, Japan, November 14, 2010 - Germany edged Serbia in a tight four-set contest (20-25, 25-21, 25-22, 25-23) to win the battle for seventh spot at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Sunday.
View original:Italy see off Serbia in straight sets | FIVB
By rickmartin on 13 Nov 2010Tokyo, Japan, November 13, 2010 - Italy came away with a 3-0 victory (25-20, 25-15, 25-22) against Serbia in their semifinal match for the 5-8 positions at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Saturday evening. The Italians prevailed over a tough Serbian team who just couldn’t seem to find their rhythm.
View original:China put Cuba away in four | FIVB
By rickmartin on 13 Nov 2010Tokyo, Japan, November 13, 2010 - China recovered from losing the first set and defeated Cuba 3-1 (16-25, 25-22, 25-19, 25-22) in the semifinal round for places 9-12 in the 2010 FIVB Women's Volleyball World Championship in Tokyo on Saturday.
View original:Turkey take out Germany in five-set thriller | FIVB
By rickmartin on 13 Nov 2010Tokyo, Japan, November 13, 2010 - Turkey delighted their fans who turned up at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Saturday by winning a very hard-fought 5-8 semifinal in five sets (25-23, 25-18, 14-25, 20-25, 15-11) against a tough German team who almost pulled off a stunning comeback.
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View original:Resilient Poland collect third win against winless Algeria | FIVB
By rickmartin on 03 Nov 2010Tokyo, Japan, November 3, 2010 - Poland improved to three-and-two in first round play in their match on Wednesday, winning handily against winless Algeria (25-17, 25-16, 25-12) who now return home. The win represetned a good return of three wins on the trot for Poland after dropping their initial two matches to Japan and Serbia as they move into second round action which kicks off on Saturday.
View original:Japan beats Serbia in battle of the undefeated | FIVB
By rickmartin on 03 Nov 2010Tokyo, Japan, November 3, 2010 - In a clash of two perfect Pool A teams, Japan and Serbia gave the crowd at Yoyogi stadium their money’s worth, with the home team walking away the victor (28-26, 29-27, 18-25, 27-25) in an amazing contest. Japan now stands as the only team to win all first round games in the group as they move onto the second stage.
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