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From samurai threat to Asian Games as Japan cricket fights obscurity
- After an initial defeat, Japan’s men’s cricket team secured the championship by overcoming Hong Kong in the tournament’s deciding match.
- This success follows Japan's men's qualification for the 2024 Under-19 World Cup and precedes cricket's return to the 2026 Asian Games in Japan and 2028 Olympics.
- Cricket remains a niche sport in Japan, with over 5,000 active participants, amateur players, and an association operating from a disused school outside Tokyo.
- Alan Curr, the English chief operations officer of the Japan Cricket Association, stated that throughout his 11-year tenure, his focus has been on creating chances for individuals to engage in the sport.
- The association hopes hosting the Asian Games and Olympics will raise cricket's profile in Japan, although qualifying for major events remains challenging.
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From samurai threat to Asian Games as Japan cricket fights obscurity
Legend has it that death threats from disgruntled samurai warriors were behind Japan's first cricket match in 1863 and the sport has battled for recognition in the baseball-mad country ever since.
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