A deaf student’s struggle in track events in which a starting pistol is used led to the birth of the “starting light.” https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11/19/japan/society/deaflympics-starting-light-developer/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #deaflympics #disability #hearing #tokyo #sports
His name is Diego Poncelet Sanchez-Cuenca
And what he does is he skateboards, a little faster than most people skateboard
This is apparently 116 kph/ 72 mph
🥴 🥴 🥴
if you ask
"how does he stop?"
you see those round things on Diego's wrists?
i found another video of him using them
i also like the choice of wearing a t shirt in this video
i would be wearing chain mail
or maybe, i would be wearing a car
🥴 🥴 🥴
His name is Diego Poncelet Sanchez-Cuenca
And what he does is he skateboards, a little faster than most people skateboard
This is apparently 116 kph/ 72 mph
🥴 🥴 🥴
🍕 Italy must defeat Norway 9-0 to qualify for the World Cup.
Good luck with that goombas ⚽🏆
As Tokyo welcomes the Deaflympics — a century-old celebration of Deaf culture and sport — Japan is starting to listen to calls for improved inclusivity. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/11/15/tokyo-deaflympics-deaf-athletics/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #sports #deaflympics #disability #sports #paris #paralympics #tokyo #judo
The sports streaming era is taking off in Japan as fans scramble to keep up. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/11/13/sports-streaming-landscape-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #sports #streaming #nfl #nba #lpga #mlb #wowow #amazonprime #abema #rakuten
If you’ve noticed cleaner streets in Shibuya recently, it might be thanks to the Spogomi World Cup, a competitive litter-picking event on Oct. 29 that cleaned up several thousand kilograms of trash. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/11/09/lifestyle/spogomi-trash-cleanup-world-cup-shibuya/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #lifestyle #sports #environment #shibuya #climatechange
At 66, Judi Oyama would be considered a senior citizen by Japan’s official standards, but nothing about her life fits that description. This Japanese American skater has had a long ride to recognition. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/11/04/judi-oyama-skater/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #sports #skateboarding #judioyama
Robert W. Gehl
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Jalen Duren ejected for elbowing Amen Thompson, but Pistons rally to beat Rockets https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6748626/2025/10/25/jalen-duren-ejected-amen-thompson-pistons-rockets/ The Pistons' center held his jersey high as he departed the floor, but his team banded together to send Houston to its second straight loss. #Sports #News
Jalen Duren ejected for elbowing Amen Thompson, but Pistons rally to beat Rockets https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6748626/2025/10/25/jalen-duren-ejected-amen-thompson-pistons-rockets/ The Pistons' center held his jersey high as he departed the floor, but his team banded together to send Houston to its second straight loss. #Sports #News
Shohei Ohtani's immense talent and growing popularity are reshaping baseball, but while he's a global sports superstar, he faces challenges in matching Michael Jordan's level of cultural influence. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/10/24/japan/ohtani-can-never-be-a-michael-jordan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #shoheiohtani #michaeljordon #baseball #basketball #sports #losangelesdodgers
🔥Core Exercise of the Day: TRX Standing Rollout
😅Watch my over-50 rockstar online fitness client take on this deceptively challenging move. Core engaged. Shoulders stable. Spine supported. Functional fitness that translates to everyday strength.
✅Variations available for all fitness levels.
👟Keep moving. You are worth it!💪🏾
#over50 #trx #personaltriner #workout #health #sarcopenia #Boston #gym #coach #core #fitness #sports #life #wellness
Japan's 17-year-old Ami Nakai shocked teammate and big favorite Kaori Sakamoto to win the Grand Prix de France as Japan swept the women's podium. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/10/19/nakai-win-sakamoto-grand-prix-de-france/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #sports #aminakai #kaorisakamoto #grandprixdefrance #figureskating #rionsumiyoshi
Alex Akselrod
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AUNTIFA’S TIPS FOR #PROTESTS
9. TAKE ALL YOUR MEDICATIONS before #NoKings. if you are on a schedule, bring them ―even if you think you’ll be home in time, you never know if traffic will be out of control tomorrow.
also, AM NOT AN MD but if you like me, suffer from:
- #sports urticaria, take an antihistamine beforehand
- #fibromyalgia, muscle fatigue or old age after prolonged activity,
-- take an ibuprofen tonight
or
-- take 4oz of tart cherry juice beforehand
… 🧵
AUNTIFA’S TIPS FOR #PROTESTS
6. BACKPACKS ARE AWESOME cuz you carry stuff and have your hands free. am a lazy protestor, so i just pin my banners to my backpack 😉
7. START HYDRATING NOW because that way your body will regulate itself by the time of the protest ―if you’re a bit dehydrated, you will be peeing more now than by the time you hit the #NoKings streets
8. BRING SNACKS keep them balanced: not too salty or sugary ―though i’ve been know to eat chips & bananas as a protest snack… 🧵
AUNTIFA’S TIPS FOR #PROTESTS
9. TAKE ALL YOUR MEDICATIONS before #NoKings. if you are on a schedule, bring them ―even if you think you’ll be home in time, you never know if traffic will be out of control tomorrow.
also, AM NOT AN MD but if you like me, suffer from:
- #sports urticaria, take an antihistamine beforehand
- #fibromyalgia, muscle fatigue or old age after prolonged activity,
-- take an ibuprofen tonight
or
-- take 4oz of tart cherry juice beforehand
… 🧵
The NBA has made a successful return to China after a six-year hiatus, capitalizing on its massive fanbase, but faces geopolitical tensions amid U.S.-China trade disputes and sensitive domestic issues. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/10/14/world/nba-china-return-no-slam-dunk/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #nba #china #communistparty #sports #macau
Women in their 30s and 40s are too busy working and/or raising children to do physical exercise, resulting in a decline in their fitness levels compared to 1998, according to a Japanese government survey. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/14/japan/science-health/japan-women-fitness-survey/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sciencehealth #sportsagency #sports #women039sissues #health
#Exercise of the Day: Mini Band Skaters👟 (Foot-Level Variation)
🎯Low-cost. High impact. This variation—demonstrated by my online #fitness client—uses a mini band around the feet (not the ankles!) to seriously increase resistance and demand greater control. (Therabands work too.)
✅ Glute Medius Activation
✅ Eccentric Control
✅ Lateral Stability
💥Perfect for beginners building foundational strength or seasoned movers looking for a fresh challenge.
bhaugen
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The #IOC & #FIFA must ban the #US & #Israel from #international #sports competition.
https://youtube.com/shorts/kGFBAA8d00A?si=LqudGRRRJAwSmGHq
#Palestine #MiddleEast #Genocide #Palestinians #Israeli #Politics #Gaza #Egypt #Lebanon #Syria #Iraq #Iran #SaudiArabia #Qatar #Yemen #USA #Zionism #BDS #Ceasefire #ArmsEmbargo #Netanyahu #FreeGaza #FreePalestine #Democrats #Republicans #Liberals #Conservatives #DemocraticParty #RepublicanParty #Trump #Biden #Democracy #USA #Musk #Fascism #Fascist