Big in Japan: The Host Nation’s Sports Landscape
Podcast: The PodiumPublished On: Tue Jun 01 2021
Description: Japan, by its language, geography and history, offers a fascinatingly distinct culture. And the same applies to interests and philosophies around sport. In this episode, we dive into the host nation’s own Olympic sports to experience a more authentic Tokyo Games, and how seeing the athletic world from a different lens can make it more meaningful. Feel the precision and protocol of Karate with Sakura Kokumai and Tom Scott, and get a glimpse into the wild world of professional Keirin racing with Kaarle McCullogh. Join host Lauren Shehadi for Season 2 of NBC Sports’ The Podium. Episode 5 also features Mary Carillo’s telling of the “Friendship Medals” of 1936. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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