#japanese junior nationals 2017

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Driver Profiles: Yuki Tsunoda

Hello, this is part of a series where I focus on one driver on the current (as of Oct 2024) grid and give an overview over their career and driving styles. I will be going in championship points order. Enjoy!

Name: Yuki Tsunoda

Age: 24

Nationality: Japanese

Years in F1: 4 (AlphaTauri/VCARB 2021-Present)

Number: 22

WDCs: N/A

Driving Style: One of the newest drivers on track, Tsunoda is known for his aggression, raw speed, and temper. He drives in an extremely modern way, compared to many of the older drivers who still drive with traces of more classic styles. He tends to pull bold overtakes and does a lot of late-braking maneuvers, and this allows him to be very assertive in wheel-to-wheel situations. On the negative side, Tsunoda's temper and aggression leads him make mistakes, and he has been criticized for his lack of consistency. This aggression also means he pushes the car very hard, and wears out his tires fast.

History:

Tsunoda was born to a racing family, with a father racing in the Gymkhana Car Competition in Japan. He grew up around the track, and started karting when he was 5 years old. In 2006 he won the series championship at the Nakai Inner Circuit, where he had watched his father race. He started professional carting in 2010, joining the JAF Junior Karting Championship, before moving to the regional class in 2013 (winning that series) and to the national class in 2014. In 2015 he placed second in the All Japan Karting Championship FS125 Class.

(Young Tsunoda in his karting days)

In 2016, Tsunoda graduated from Honda's Suzuka Circuit Racing School in the advanced formula class and became a member of the Honda Formula Dream Project. In the same year he made his single-seater debut in the F4 Japanese Championship  in a one-off event in Suzuka. At this race he earned his 1st podium. 2017 was when he started his first full season in the F4 Japanese Championship while also competing in the regional championship. He would go on to get 1st in the regional and 3rd in the national championship. 2018 Tsunoda would continue in Japanese F4, and win the championship with 7 race wins.

(Tsunonda in the F4 Japanese Championship series)

2018 Tsunoda would join the Red Bull Junior program after Honda became engine suppliers for the F1 team. He joined the FIA Formula 3 Championship that year, winning one race in Monza and achieving 9th in the standings. Tsunoda also competed in the Euroformula Open Championship during this time, and finished 4th in the standings. Early 2020 it was announced that Tsunoda would be moving up to Formula 2 for the 2020 season. Before that, he competed in the 2020 Toyota Racing Series and placed 4th.

(Tsunoda on top step of podium during F3, along with future RB teammate Liam Lawson, left)

His 2020 F2 debut was a relatively positive for a rookie, with some high points finishes and podiums, but also a few races where he scored very low. He finished his season in 3rd. During that season he test drove his first F1 car, for Toro Rosso/AlphaTauri. He would go on to be announced for the 2021 AlphaTauri lineup.

(Tsunoda during F2 days)

His first year at AlphaTauri was a mix between good and bad. While he had some fantastic results (highest being 4th) he also had some very poor ones, often finishing outside of points and being our paced by his teammate Pierre Gasly. However, he was near universally praised for his rookie season, with the F1 Technical Director calling it the best rookie season he had seen in a few. 2022, however, was a difficult year for Tsunoda, usually finishing outside of points position. His best finish was 10th, and this race ended a streak of zero points finishes. He was outpaced by his teammate once again, and would finish 17th in the championship

(Tsunoda and Gasly in their AlphaTauri's)

He would be retained by AlphaTauri for 2023, partnering Nyck de Vries (who would be replaced by Daniel Riccardo halfway), and would have another difficult year. He would score low points a handful of times throughout the season. the most positive moment for Tsunoda was in Abu Dhabi, where he led the race for a short time, his first lead ever. Unfortunately he would drop down to 8th, but still showed improvement. In 2024 AlphaTauri rebranded to RB (often called VCARB) and Tsunoda was retained. He has had a more positive year, outpacing teammate Daniel Riccardo (who was replaced by Liam Lawson after the Singapore GP), but still regularly ends up outside of the points. In the 2024 Japanese GP he would happily finish in 10th, becoming the first Japanese driver since 2012 to score points on home soil. The most positive aspect of this year for Tsunoda is that his qualifying pace has been stellar, regularly making it into Q3. As of now, he is set to drive for VCARB again in 2025.

(Tsunoda with the 2024 VCARB car)

Major Races:

2021 Bahrain GP - His debut race in F1, he finished in 9th scoring some points for his team. He made some fantastic overtakes during the race, including a memorable last-lap one on Lance Stroll. It was an impressively confident race despite his inexperience.

2021 Abu Dhabi - His highest finish ever of 4th, he took advantage of the chaos, overtaking on his teammate to take the higher finish of the two AlphaTauri's.

2022 Emilia Romagna GP - One of his strongest race performances yet, he finished in 7th after multiple bold, yet crafty, overtakes. He showed his evolving race craft and willingness to push the limit in a lesser car.

2022 Spanish GP - While his finish was not fantastic (only 10th) he showed remarkably improved composure compared to previous races. This displayed how Tsunoda was evolving as a racer, and how he overcomes his main weakness to make his race craft better.

2024 Japanese GP - A happy race for Japan after Tsunoda became the first points scorer on home soil since 2012. While he did finish just inside the points (10th), it was a monumental day for Japanese fans and Tsunoda.

That's all for Tsunoda. Up next is Alex Albon.

Cheers,

-B

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MIKA'S PROFILE [🫦]

Name:: Choi Naoto/최 나오토

Stage name:: Mika

Date of birth:: 19.10.2000

Place of Birth:: Boston, USA

Height::160 cm

Nationality:: American-Korean

Label::JYP ENTERTAINMENT (since 2013)

Languages::Korean (95%),English (100%),Japanese (80%),French (80%)

Group:: Stray kids

Debut:: 25.03.2018

Position (unofficial):: Main vocals, sub rapper

Debut as an actress:: 2017

AMBASSADOR LOUIS VUITTON AND BOTTEGA VENETTA

Family:: dad, mom, older sister and younger brother

Official emoji:: 🐱

SKZOO::

Education:: Mika completed her junior, middle and high school in Boston, after which her aunt took her to Seoul. Mika wanted to become a teacher, just like her grandparents. But when her aunt and Mika were walking through the mall, a JYP manager noticed her and offered her an audition. Mika, in parallel with her debut and career as an idol, received an education as a primary school teacher!

FACE,VOICE AND BODY:: Kyujin (NMIXX)

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2023 ONE PIECE ON ICE: THE CAST (SO FAR) - ALABASTA KINGDOM ARC

SHOMA UNO as MONKEY D. LUFFY 2018 Olympic Silver Medalist, 2022 Olympic Bronze Medalist 2022, 2023 World Champion 2019 Four Continents Champion, 2022 Grand Prix Final Champion Japanese National Champion (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022) NOBUNARI ODA as USOPP 2006 Four Continents Champion, 2008 Japanese National Champion Grand Prix Final Silver Medalist (2009, 2010), Grand Prix Final Bronze Medalist (2006, 2013) RINKA WATANABE as TONY TONY CHOPPER 2022 Skate Canada Gold Medalist, 2022 CS Lombardia Trophy Gold Medalist 2022 Grand Prix Final 4th Place, 2023 Worlds 10th Place MARIN HONDA as PRINCESS NEFELTARI VIVI 2016 World Junior Champion, 2017 World Junior Silver Medalist KAZUKI TOMONO as KOZA 2022 Four Continents Silver Medalist, 2018 Worlds 5th Place 2022, 2023 Worlds 6th Place 2022 Japanese National Bronze Medalist TAKAHITO MURA as SIR CROCODILE 2014 Four Continents Champion, 2011 Asian Winter Games Silver Medalist Japanese National Bronze Medalist (2008, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017) RIKA HONGO as MR. 2 BON CLAY 2015, 2016 Four Continents Bronze Medalist, 2014 Rostelecom Cup Gold Medalist 2014 Japanese National Silver Medalist PRINCE ICE WORLD TEAM

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Tsumiki got cursed and fell into a coma in her third year of junior high (chapter 59). According to Megumi, she’d been in a coma for approximately one year and seven months (chapter 212) which would mean that by April 2017, she was in her final year and he in his second year of junior high.

Maybe my maths isn’t mathing but wouldn’t that mean that Megumi either dropped out after his second year of junior high and went straight to Jujutsu Tech (Japanese academic years begin in April)? I guess that makes sense since Jujutsu Tech is portrayed as a religious institution and they do not follow the same enrolment as schools that follow the national curriculum. And I guess legal services would turn a blind eye against a kid dropping out of mandatory schooling since he is a sorcerer, and sorcerer families tend to forgo public schooling in favour of home schooling (as mentioned by Gege; they also tend to not enrol into Jujutsu Tech).

But then, wouldn’t that make Megumi 14-turned-15 by current events, following Japanese enrolment conventions?

This would only make sense if:

1. Satoru first met Megumi when he is about to start his first year of primary school rather than having already started (meeting in 2009, starting school in April 2010 once Satoru is 20 years old, graduated, and old enough to take on legal guardianship of a six year old Megumi). This can be a possibility, since there is far too much paperwork involved in enrolling a child into school which two little kids cannot know about. Not to mention that the presence of a legal guardian during enrolment is required.

2. The Fanbook hadn’t listed Megumi’s age as 15 by the time of the Shibuya incident (October 2018). Although, a preface in the book did say that ages and other descriptions are subject to changes in the story’s narrative (e.g. change of Suguru’s age, and the addition that Kinji had to repeat a year at some point).

3. Megumi is the worst storyteller ever when it comes to his own past.

I think my maths is mathing but Gege’s isn’t.

Not that it really matters. Homeboy’s effectively dead right now.

[myjunkisyuzuruhanyu]

Both Lucas Broussard and Andreas Nordeback have said Shoma is their favorite skater (Andreas said Shoma is his favorite Japanese skater), and both paid attention to their presentation and are really promising performers, I'm proud that Shoma have top juniors looking up to him. Haein Lee is also a Shoma fangirl, and the influence is felt in how she always fought to perform 100% until the end of her program regardless of the falls. There's a young Japanese skater named Sena Takahashi who was a great novice performer at the NHK Trophy and Japan Nationals gala... and he's also a Shoma fan. In general skaters who I notice are great performers or skate beyond their years tend to look up to or love Shoma, I remember even Alena Kostornaia before she started winning JGPF said her favorite skaters are Shoma and Javier.

I think aside from the performing style, Shoma influenced other Japanese skaters in terms of work ethic. Masakazu Kagiyama (Yuma's father) has mentioned in an interview before Beijing that he was impressed vy Shoma not being shy to show his falls and failures in front of Yuma when they trained together, because in his experience senior skaters tend to "only show the good sides" in front of their juniors. Shoma also gave a lot of competitive advice to Kazuki, and Kazuki is also now using the same skating blades as Shoma. He tends to be really observant of his fellow skaters and is ready to give them advice whenever necessary imo, I remember him commenting on Sota's jumps a couple of times this season.

Thank you for your input! 😊

There are definetly a couple of skaters who named Shoma as their favorite skater.

I also remember an interview with Kaori from late 2017 where she said she was looking up to Shoma. (let me search in my archive and I reference it when I find it😅)

I just dunno if it really translates into their skating or attitude in that sense you can say "see that's because of Shoma" but they definitely all saw something worth admiring and taking to heart.

I can wholeheartedly agree about work ethics in that sense in how you approach stuff and how hard you work to achieve a goal. That's why I always get so mad when haters say "Shoma is lazy" like have you ever listened to other skaters who trained with Shoma (who were not Eteri students)?

I think Shoma showed that you can be real friends with your direct competition. He trained with his friends and lend all of them a helping hand in terms of advice for their mentality or approach to competition, technical advice on jumps or being an emotional support like Koshiro just said at 4CC that he performs better with his friends around. Sota, Kazuki, Yuma, Koshiro and more can all call Shoma a friend and rely on him. It's not a common thing in sports to help your rivals even if you are friendly with each other. I just remember an interview with a Russian skater who said: "There are no real friends among competitors in the same discipline" but I think Shoma is the example to show you that it doesn't need to be true.

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Nekola Wins NHK Trophy Over Minami

Both Book Tickets to First GP Final

November 20, 2022

SAPPORO, JAPAN – Emil Nekola of the Czech Republic won his second career GP gold, winning the NHK Trophy over Kenjirou Minami of Japan. The 23-year-old scored 100.52 for his short program, 201.72 for his free, and 302.54 overall. “I’m happy to bring home a second Grand Prix win,” said the reigning European Champion. “I’m excited to compete at my first Final. It’ll be a busy couple of weeks, with Four Nationals right after that, but I’m looking forward to it.”

Nekola will be the first Czech skater to compete at a Final. He was called up after with the withdrawal of Yuri Plisetsky last year, but the Final was cancelled soon after. Four Nationals is the combined Nationals of Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, and the Czech Republic, which takes place the very next weekend. It will be a very busy couple of weeks for Nekola.

Four-time Japanese National Champion Kenjirou Minami scored a second straight silver medal. He scored 98.27 for his short, 195.40 for his free, and 293.67 overall. “It was very close between second and third, but I’m happy to win a second silver medal,” said the 23-year-old. “I’m excited to be going to my first Final.” Minami will be the first Japanese Man to qualify for the Final since 2018 Olympic Champion Yuuri Katsuki in 2017, who won the event.

Five-time US National medalist Alexander Carpenter won the bronze, coming very close to winning silver. He scored 97.93 in the short, 194.24 for the free, and 292.17 overall. It is his first GP medal since winning bronze at the NHK Trophy during his debut senior season in 2011. “I cannot tell you what it means to win another GP medal,” said the 2011 Junior World Champion. “It has been a long journey, and I’m happy to still be around and skating well.” Carpenter’s next competition will be US Nationals in December.

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In Focus: Chinese Shuttler Zheng Siwei

The world of badminton is fast and unpredictable. Often, players consider the game of mixed doubles even more demanding because they have to communicate with their partner and play a lightning-fast game to overwhelm opponents and win the game.

There is one player who has mastered the art of mixed doubles and it is worth taking a look at his game, strategies, and dedication to understand what he is doing right. Meet Chinese superstar, Zheng Siwei, the World No. 1 in mixed doubles, and learn from his game.

Career Profile:

a) Mixed Doubles World Rank: 1 b) Mixed Doubles World Tour Rank: 2 c) Three-Time Mixed Doubles Winner of the World Championships d) Two-Time Mixed Doubles Winner at the Asian Game e) 2023 HSBC BWF World Tour Finals Mixed Doubles Champion

Personal Information:

1. Birth Date: 26 February 1997 (age 26) 2. Country: China 3. Height: 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 4. Handedness: Right 5. Coach: Yang Ming 6. Current Partner: Huang Ya Qiong

Most Recent Wins: Witness a Badminton Champion in Action

Let’s glance at the recent wins of Zheng Siwei from 2023 and seek inspiration from the World No. 1 Mixed Doubles player.

HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2023 (Hangzhou, China): On 17th December 2023, Zheng Siwei And Huang Ya Qiong won the finals in two straight sets against the South Korean team of Seo Seung Jae And Chae Yu Jung.

Li-Ning China Masters 2023 (Shenzen, China): Zheng and Huang won all ten matches of the tournament and secured the title of China Masters.

Kumamoto Masters Japan 2023 (Kumamoto, Japan): After winning the final in two straight sets on 19th November 2023, Zheng and Huang proved their mettle in Japan.

Yonex French Open 2023 (Rennes, France): Along with Chinese shuttler Huang Ya Qiong, Zheng lost the quarter-final of the French Open. During the year, they reached the quarter-final match of the Victor China Open, Korea Open, and KFF Singapore Open.

Victor Denmark Open (Odense, Denmark): Zheng Siwei And Huang Ya Qiong lost the final match to fellow Chinese badminton players Feng Yan Zhe And Huang Dong Ping to end the game with a silver medal at the HSBC World Tour Super 750 event at Denmark.

Total Energies BWF World Championships 2023 (Copenhagen, Denmark): Zheng won the silver along with his partner. They lost the final to the South Korean mixed doubles team.

Daihatsu Japan Open (Tokyo, Japan): He won the bronze medal at the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 tournament in Japan.

Kapal API Group Indonesia Open 2023 (Jakarta, Indonesia): Securing the gold medal and the title of the Indonesia Open, Zheng Siwei and Huang Ya Qiong won against the Japanese team of Yuta Watanabe and Arisa Higashino.

Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships 2023 (Birmingham, England): Zheng and his mixed doubles partner Huang won the All England Open Championships in March 2023, against their South Korean nemesis.

Yonex Sunrise India Open 2023 (New Delhi, India): They lost the semi-final by losing two sets out of three in a close match that lasted for an hour.

Petronas Malaysia Open 2023 (Kaula Lumpur, Malaysia): Zheng Siwei And Huang Ya Qiong began the year on a high by winning the Malaysia Open on 15th January 2023.

From a Wonder Boy to Mixed Doubles World Champion

Did you know Zheng Siwei was part of the junior national team in 2013 and won several medals at the World Junior Championships? He also won six golds and a silver medal at the Asian Junior Championships from 2013 to 2015. He was presented with the Eddy Choong Most Promising Player of the Year 2015 for his incredible performance.

Zheng and his then-partner, Chen Qingchen, won the World Superseries Finals in 2016 and 2017. His partnership was a successful one because they reached the World No. 1 ranking in December 2016. They also secured silver at the 2017 World Championships. During this time, he was playing the men’s doubles games with Huang Kaixiang.

Then, he joined hands with his current partner Huang Ya Qiong in November 2017 and won several titles including the China Open, Hong Kong Open, and Macau Open. He reclaimed his World No. 1 ranking with Huang in August of 2018 by winning several World Tour titles, World Championships, and even Asian Games. Zheng Siwei and Huang Ya Qiong won a silver medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

They won the Asia Championships in 2022. They secured several World Tour titles in 2022 and remained at the top of the rankings. They also won their third World Championships in the same year in Tokyo. Their team finished first in the World Tour Finals rankings, thus, ensuring their world dominance.

In the current year as well, they won accolades and hearts of badminton enthusiasts across the globe. Coming on top at several tournaments in 2023, they have proved their mettle as a formidable team in the world of mixed doubles.

Fast and Attacking: The Secret to Zheng Siwei’s Success

From his junior years, Zheng Siwei had great potential to become a badminton legend. When he partnered with his current teammate, Huang Ya Qiong, his game changed for the better. Their chemistry is perfect and with his strong attacking game, they dominate the opponents to win every match! She complements his playing style and badminton lovers often call them a delight to watch!

Zheng Siwei plays a fast-paced attacking game and does not slow down during long rallies. His smashes are incredibly powerful even when he is in the backcourt. His agility, accuracy, and intensity are often the characteristics that make him impressive.

Zheng Siwei’s Favorite Badminton Racket and Other Gear

Yonex Arcsaber 11 Pro is the perfect racket that complements the fast and aggressive style of Zheng Siwei. It is a great even-balance racket that offers a few extra milliseconds of shuttle control. The racket has Control-Assist Bumper technology for improved accuracy. And, Pocketing Booster material for increasing the flexibility of the racket. The stiff-flex racket delivers a controlled and offensive shot-making with precision and accuracy each time.

If you are looking for an affordable version of Arcsaber, you can try the Arcsaber 11 Tour badminton racket. It is well suited to the needs of intermediate players. For beginners and recreational players, the Yonex Arcsaber 11 Play racket will work wonders.

Zheng Siwei uses Yonex BG 65 badminton string for durability. It is a great budget-friendly string with a thicker gauge for aggressive hitting. Zheng uses the Yonex Power Cushion 65 Z3 badminton shoes for all-around performance.

Zheng uses the Yonex Pro Tournament Bag to store his belongings.

Inspiration to Young!

The life story of Zheng Siwei is one of grit, determination, and dedication. His recent achievements prove his skills as a mixed doubles champion and a great badminton player of his time. As his fans, we look forward to his game and seek inspiration from his career.

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AN UNIQUE LOVE

Mako Komuro (小室 眞子, Komuro Mako, born 23 October 1991), formerly Princess Mako of Akishino (眞子内親王, Mako Naishinnō), is a former member of the Japanese imperial family. She is the eldest child of Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko, niece of Emperor Naruhito, and granddaughter of Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko. After marrying outside the imperial family in October 2021, she gave up her title as required by the Imperial Household Law.

Before Marriage:

Before this marriage former princess mako komuro was a researcher at The University Museum, The University of Tokyo.

And the love for which former princess mako komuro had to give up the title of member of imperial household

Mako Komuro was born Princess Mako of Akishino on 23 October 1991 to Fumihito, Prince Akishino, and Kiko, Princess Akishino, at Imperial Household Agency Hospital in Tokyo Imperial Palace, Chiyoda, Tokyo. She has a younger sister, Princess Kako, and a younger brother, Prince Hisahito. Mako was educated at the Gakushūin School in her Primary, Girls' Junior and Senior High School years. She studied English at University College, Dublin (UCD), in July–August 2010.she had an informal talk with the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, and she visited Northern Ireland.

The Princess graduated from the International Christian University in Mitaka, Tokyo, on 26 March 2014 with a bachelor's degree in Art and Cultural Heritage. She obtained Japanese national certification in curation as well as a driver's license while she was an undergraduate student.She later studied art history at the University of Edinburgh for nine months, from September 2012 to May 2013.On 17 September 2014, she left for the United Kingdom where she studied at the University of Leicester for a year,receiving an MA degree in Art Museum and Gallery Studies on 21 January 2016. In September 2016, she enrolled in the doctoral course of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, International Christian University

TITLE AND MARRIAGE

Mako was styled as Her Imperial Highness Princess Mako until her marriage on 26 October 2021, after which she became known as Mrs. Mako Komuro.

In May 2017, it was announced that the Princess was expected to marry Kei Komuro.The two had met while both students at International Christian University (ICU), and he had proposed to her in December 2013.

The wedding was originally expected to take place in November 2018, but it was postponed after media reports of Komuro's mother's financial dispute with her former fiancé over ¥4 million ($36,000). Some of the money had been used to pay Komuro's tuition fees, and the dispute resulted in the public's disapproval of the match. Komuro stated that his mother initially believed the money was a gift and added that he wished to pay it back. Princess Mako blamed the postponement on the couple's immaturity at that time.

On 26 October 2021, Princess Mako officially married Komuro following the submission of their marriage document at the local ward office. Like her paternal aunt, Sayako, Princess Nori, and other princesses who married commoners in recent decades she formally lost her title and became a commoner upon marriage as required by Imperial Household Law. In light of the scandals surrounding her husband's family, she also refused the Japanese government's taxpayer funded payment of ¥140 million (US$1.3 million) given to royal women upon leaving the Imperial Family. She is the first female member of the imperial family to forgo an official wedding ceremony and a gift of money from the government.

While awaiting her passport issuance and US Visa, Mako moved to her own residence in the Shibuya district in Tokyo as she is by law not allowed to live at her parents' house inside the imperial quarters. Kei resolved the financial dispute between his mother and her ex-fiancé in November 2021, paying the ex-fiancé an undisclosed sum of money to resolve the debt.The couple departed for New York in mid-November 2021.

Kei Komuro began studying at Fordham University School of Law in August 2018 and graduated with a Juris Doctor in May 2021. He later joined Lowenstein Sandler, a law firm in New York as a law clerk. He passed New York's��bar exam in October 2022 and began working as a lawyer in 2023.

This prove that love is really blind and you don't think about to leave other things if you truly love someone...

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From Wallaby to Manu Samoa: Christian Lealiifano's Journey to Rugby World Cup Stardom

From Wallaby to Manu Samoa: Christian Lealiifano's Journey to Rugby World Cup Stardom From Wallaby to Manu Samoa: Christian Lealiifano's Journey to Rugby World Cup Stardom Christian Lealiifano's path to Rugby World Cup stardom has been anything but straightforward. From a promising career with the Australian Wallabies to the forced suspension of his rugby career due to leukemia, Lealiifano has endured numerous challenges along the way. However, through his unwavering determination, Lealiifano found himself named to the 2023 Manu Samoa Rugby World Cup squad, a testament to his unrelenting spirit and dedication to the sport he loves. In this article, we will delve into the life and career of Lealiifano, exploring his journey from his early days in Australia to his recent success with Manu Samoa. Early Life Christian Lealiifano was born on August 14, 1987, in Auckland, New Zealand. Lealiifano's family moved to Australia when he was six years old, settling in Queanbeyan, New South Wales. From a young age, Lealiifano showed a keen interest in rugby, joining the local club, the Queanbeyan Whites, as a junior. Lealiifano's passion for the sport only grew as he got older, and he soon began to catch the eye of scouts from the Australian Rugby Union. The Wallaby Years In 2007, Lealiifano made his debut for the Australian Rugby Sevens team. Following his successful debut, Lealiifano was signed by the Brumbies, one of Australia's most prominent Super Rugby teams. Lealiifano made his debut for the Brumbies in 2008, quickly establishing himself as a key player for the team. In 2013, Lealiifano made his debut for the Wallabies, the national Australian rugby union team. Over the following years, Lealiifano would go on to make 19 appearances for the Wallabies, cementing his status as one of the country's top rugby players. Leukemia Diagnosis Despite his impressive success on the rugby field, Lealiifano's life took a dramatic turn in 2016 when he was diagnosed with leukemia. The news was devastating for Lealiifano and his family, forcing the talented athlete to put his rugby career on hold as he underwent intense chemotherapy treatments. However, even in the face of this adversity, Lealiifano remained determined to overcome the disease and return to the sport he loved. Return to Rugby After successfully beating cancer, Lealiifano was eager to get back on the field and resume his rugby career. In 2017, he joined Ireland's Ulster Rugby team, where he played for one season before moving on to join the Toyota Industries Shuttles in Japan. In 2021, Lealiifano signed with the Toshiba Brave Lupus, a professional rugby team in the Japanese Top League. Lealiifano's determination paid off, and his impressive performances on the field caught the attention of the Manu Samoa Rugby team, who would go on to select him for the 2023 Rugby World Cup squad. The Future Christian Lealiifano's journey to Rugby World Cup stardom has been filled with challenges, but his unrelenting spirit and dedication to the sport have made him a true inspiration to fans around the world. As he prepares to take the field with Manu Samoa in 2023, there is no doubt that Lealiifano will continue to amaze and inspire, showcasing the true power of determination and perseverance. Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is Christian Lealiifano's biggest accomplishment in rugby? Ans: Christian Lealiifano's biggest accomplishment in rugby is being a part of the Manu Samoa Rugby World Cup squad for the 2023 World Cup. 2. How did Lealiifano beat leukemia? Ans: Lealiifano beat leukemia by undergoing intense chemotherapy treatments and remaining determined to overcome the disease. 3. Which teams has Lealiifano played for in his rugby career? Ans: Lealiifano has played for the Australian Wallabies, the Brumbies, Ireland's Ulster Rugby team, the Toshiba Brave Lupus, and the Toyota Industries Shuttles. 4. What position does Lealiifano play in rugby? Ans: Lealiifano plays as a fly-half in rugby. 5. What is the significance of Lealiifano's selection for the Manu Samoa Rugby World Cup squad? Ans: Lealiifano's selection to the Manu Samoa Rugby World Cup squad is significant as it represents his incredible determination and perseverance in the face of adversity. #SPORT Read the full article

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Driver Profiles: Pierre Gasly

Hello, this is part of a series where I focus on one driver on the current (as of Oct 2024) grid and give an overview over their career and driving styles. I will be going in championship points order. Enjoy!

Name: Pierre Jean-Jacques Gasly

Age: 28

Nationality: French

Years in F1: 8 (Toro Rosso 2017-2018, Red Bull Early 2019, Toro Rosso/AlphaTauri July 2019-2022, Alpine 2023-Present)

Number: 10

WDCs: N/A

Driving Style: A particularly tenacious driver, Gasly is known for his blend of aggression and precision. He excels in tight racing and extracts strong performances from his car. Gasly is also known for being particularly adaptive, which allows his to take advantage of difficult conditions and score higher than he might it normal ones. The downside to his style is that he struggles with consistency, especially when he does not like his car and when he is not feeling confident. This can snowball into worse and worse results as his confidence goes down with each bad race.

History:

Gasly was born to a legacy racing family, with his grandparents and his father racing cars and karts competitively. He karted for the first time when he was 6 years old, and started competing when he was 10 in 2006. He finished 15th in the French Minime Championship,  and the next year he finished 4th. In 2008 he stepped up to the French Cadet Championship, before moving to the international scene in 2009. He moved into the KF3 category, staying until the end of 2010, where he finished 2nd in the CIK-FIA European Championship.

(Gasly during his karting days)

In 2011, Gasly made his debut in single-seaters, taking part in the French F4 Championship 1.6-litre category. He finished 3rd, with seven podiums, including wins at Spa, Albi and Le Castellet. Gasly moved to the 2-litre Formula Renault machinery in 2012, and finished 10th. He achieved podiums at Spa and the Nürburgring that year. He also had seven starts in the Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup, taking a podium at the Nürburgring.

(Gasly during French F4)

For 2013, Gasly moved to Tech 1 Racing. He took five podiums, as well as victories at Moscow, the Hungaroring and Le Castellet. He held the championship lead into the final race and clinched the title, making it his first car racing title. In 2014 he moved up to Formula Renault 3.5 Series, and was also recruited for the Red Bull Junior Team. He finished the season as runner-up to another Red Bull Junior, and future F1 driver, Carlos Sainz.

(Gasly during Formula Renault days)

He made his GP2 debut in 2014, replacing a driver during the season, and had positive results. During this time he was signed as the Red Bull reserve driver for the 2015 season. In 2016 he would switch to GP2 powerhouse PREMA Racing and become champion after a strong season. His next racing series (in 2017) was Japanese Super Formula, an extremely successful championship for Gasly. He would win multiple races and achieve regular podiums. He finished 2nd in the championship, only half a point away from the title. The performances in GP2 and Super Formula garnered more F1 attention. Late in 2017 he replaced Toro Rosso driver Daniil Kvyat, his first F1 experience. He had mixed results and was unable to complete every race due to conflicts with the 2017 Super Formula Championship.

(Gasly after his GP2 championship)

Early 2018, Gasly was announced for the full time seat at Toro Rosso in the 2018 season. This season would prove to be positive for Gasly, earning some high points finishes and staying ahead of his teammate. His performance there would encourage Red Bull to move him to their seat for the 2019 season after Daniel Riccardo left for Renault. Red Bull, unfortunately, would be where Gasly would run into some trouble.

Partnering Max Verstappen, Gasly got a rough start to his Red Bull career. His first few races Gasly did not score any points or DNFd, and he was only able to score low points after that. His best result was a 4th place finish after his teammate and Sebastian Vettel collided. His results, especially compared to Verstappen, convinced Red Bull to remove him half way through the year. He was switched back down to Toro Rosso and replaced by Alex Albon.

(Gasly after DNFing in his Red Bull)

His time back at Toro Rosso was instantly more positive. He achieved points finishes at almost every race, and won his first podium, taking 2nd at Brazilian GP. It seemed that returning to the Junior team helped Gasly find his confidence again, which was noted by Red Bull boss Christian Horner. He would finish the year 7th in the championship, and have out paced his teammate.

(Gasly on his first F1 podium)

Toro Rosso rebranded to AlphaTauri for the 2020 season, and retained Gasly. This year was again positive for Gasly. He achieved several points finishes, and won his first GP in Monza, a spectacular win for the Frenchman. This led to speculation that Gasly would return to Red Bull, but no announcements were made. He was retained by AlphaTauri for the 2021 season and was partnered by rookie Yuki Tsunoda. This would be an even more positive year for Gasly. he finished in high points positions often, and achieved his third podium finish at Baku. He would finish the year with his highest points total, earning 101 over the course of the season

(Gasly after Monza win)

2022 was a less positive year, but not completely terrible. He scored low points, but ended the year only scoring 22, which compared to the previous year was quite low. While AlphaTauri had intentions of keeping Gasly for the 2023 season, in late 2022 it was revealed that he was in discussions with Alpine (Renault) after they lost both their drivers. It was soon announced that Gasly would switch to Alpine for the 2023 season, and thus his Red Bull connection ended.

(Gasly in his 2023 Alpine)

His first season with Alpine was pretty average, and he partnered notorious wild cannon Esteban Ocon, who he famously did not get along with. He scored low points, and finished the year only a few points ahead of his teammate, making their partnership a relatively equal one. He was retained for the 2024 season, and has had a pretty negative year so far. He has only scored points in Monaco (10th) and Canada (9th). However, he is still outpacing his teammate. As of right now, he is set to remain with Alpine for the 2025 season, partnering rookie Jack Doohan.

Major Races:

2019 Brazilian GP - Gasly's first podium finish, this result showed his ability to capitalize on chaotic races. This was crucial to his career, especially after being demoted from the Red Bull seat.

2020 Italian GP - Gasly's first win after another chaotic race where several cars DNF'd. A well timed pit stop and his defensive driving skills allowed him to claim victory.

2020 Austrian GP- In a race where AlphaTauri was not expected to be competitive, Gasly finished 7th. He had an impressive drive and his race pace was the highlight.

2021 Baku GP - Another podium finish with AlphaTauri, he had multiple strong battles throughout the race and showcased his maturity as a driver. Memorably, he held off Ferrari's Charles Leclerc for the finish.

2022 Singapore GP - A tricky wet-dry race complicated even further by a safety car, Gasly was able to adapt and take advantage of his rivals weaknesses, earning his team a point. Memorably, he had a very tight battle with his teammate.

That's all for Gasly. Up next is Kevin Magnussen.

Cheers,

-B

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Satsuki Fujisawa was greatly frustrated when the team lost due to his mistake in the selection match for the 2013 Sochi Olympic team and failed to advance to the Olympics, which he had long desired. Joongbu Electric Power soon reinforced new players, but in February 2015, it suffered the humiliation of being eliminated from the preliminary round of the Japanese Championships. In this situation, as his hometown senior persuaded방과 후 전쟁활동 무료 보기 1080P 다시 보기 1화 Motohashi, Fujisawa eventually decided to move the team and joined the hometown team Rocco Solare in May 2015. When Fujisawa joins the team, Hashimari Moto gives the skip to Fujisawa and she withdraws herself to the Phips.

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In September 2017, the long-awaited selection match for the national team for the PyeongChang Winter Olympics was held. The teams that made the decision were Rocco Sola방과 후 전쟁활동 무료 보기 1080P 다시 보기 1화re and Central Power. Chubu Electric Power, Fujisawa's team, was at the top of the Japanese women's curling world during the first half of the 2010s, but after failing to select the Sochi Olympic team, it rapidly fell int방과 후 전쟁활동 무료 보기 1080P 다시 보기 1화o disrepair and was considered to be in a state of inability to recover after performing poorly for about three years. However, after a long consultation, the Joongbu Electric Power finally succeeded in reviving and reached the final of the Olympic team. In the deciding match (best of 3), t방과 후 전쟁활동 무료 보기 1080P 다시 보기 1화he Loco Solare team won 3 wins and 1 loss against Jungbu Electric Power and finally earned the right to participate in the Olympics, which has been the team's goal since its inception. After Satsuki Fujisawa confirmed her qualification for the Olympics, she greeted her parents' team, Chubu Electric Power Cheerleading Team, and received a huge round of applause.

Team Rocco Solare, who had confirmed their participation in the Olympics, gave up the Japanese Championships for the World Championships to be held in March 2018 and devoted themselves to training in order to focus only on the Olympics.

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In May 2018, he was selected for the Japanese national team again. As recalled, she was absent from the Japanese Championships for the World Championships in March 2018 to focus on the PyeongChang Olympics, so the event was participated by the Japanese Championship-winning team, 'Team Fujikyu'.

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As of September 18, 2018, Team Rocco Solare was authorized as a general incorporated association, and Mari Motohashi, who is in charge of team management, took office as the representative director.

He came to Korea in November 2018 and participated in the '2018 Asia Pacific Curling Championships (PACC)' held in Gangneung as a member of the Japanese national team. In the final held on November 10th, they were defeated by the Kor방과 후 전쟁활동 무료 보기 1080P 다시 보기 1화ean women's national curling team (Chuncheon City Hall Curling Team) and took second place.

In December, in the second round of the Curling World Cup held in Omaha, USA, he defeated Chuncheon City Hall and won the championship, earning the right to participate in the Grand Finals in May 2019.

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In the 2019-2020 season, World Curling Tour points exceeded 300 for the first time among Asian teams while advancing to at least the playoffs for each competition. In addition, during the National Grand Slam, Yurika Yoshida was not feeling wel방과 후 전쟁활동 무료 보기 1080P 다시 보기 1화l, so despite playing with three people, she made it to the semifinals, receiving cheers from Canadian curling fans. Due to its popularity, Fujisawa was selected as the poster model for the 2020 Players Championship[9]. At the Japanese Championships in February 2020, he succeeded in revenge against Chubu Electric Power방과 후 전쟁활동 무료 보기 1080P 다시 보기 1화 and won the Japanese Championship in 4 years.

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Rika Kihira skating to La Strada for her free program at the 2017 Japanese Nationals and 2017 Junior Grand Prix Final.

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Correct me if I'm wrong, but weren't there some nasty fs rivalries like a decade ago and that had been the norm? And Yuzu was one of the reasons (either intentionally or unintentionally) it changed to how everyone is so respectful and friendly now so it's a much more pleasant atmosphere? So basically, by trying to promote a make believe nasty rivalry between Yuzu and Shoma/Nathan, they're disrespecting the work Yuzu has done to stop that?

I follow figure skating for some time and actually my overall view was that since I follow it, the rivalry narrative has been mostly created by media and some fans. I follow skating roughly since 2009. I think the most drama is always created by fans not the skaters themselves.

Though ofc there are those old scandals ppl know about like the Tonya Harding story in the 90s or how Plushenko and Yagudin both openly stated that they hate each other while they were competitors. Also how Plushenko didn't respect him finishing behind Lysacek in 2010 and how he stepped on first place first before getting to his position. Yeah there definitely were also other times.

I think though that those extremes were rare and not the norm, but as I didn't follow skating closely then I cannot really tell. I mean even nowadays it's not about how everyone is friends and everyone gets along with everyone, that would be a lie. It's not true. And ofc there are rivalries in training groups and at competitions, but my overall impression is that it's seldomly nasty. I think in the end skaters all are much aware of the sacrifices that everyone has to go through and everyone knows how hard this sport is and how politics influence competitions etc. So with sharing those experiences you can see a bond. It's told by many skaters that the skating community is like a family. And though it's through a social media lense you can see how they often support each other, how they post pictures with one another. I don't think that's fake.

Yuzu is special in many ways. I think how Yuz treats his fellow competitors is mainly rooted in his own experience with haters and ofc his own personality. Yuzu had his own share of bad experience with fans in 2012 Nationals when he beated Daisuke Takahashi, the most popular Japanese skater at that time, and they booed Yuzu for winning. (though ofc there are fans who dement that this has ever been the case, there is video evidence though) I think Yuzu at that point decided that he didn't want anyone get through the same thing and this is why he has always been very supportive of his juniors and also always has been very respectful to the other skaters, especially the winners. I think especially shown his attitude in Nationals 2019 with his own disappointment but still he had only positive words to say about Shoma and even said he was happy for him. A moment I will cherish forever as a fan of Yuzu and Shoma. ❤️

I do think you are right that Yuzu helped create an environment of respect for other skaters. And yes if toxic fans would actually respect Yuzu and listen to his words, they would not act like that. I am not sure if you can really say Yuzu is the reason it became friendlier off-ice, but surely Yuzu was the one to make sure the rivalries he was involved were friendly and respectful and this definitely had an impact on the new generation of skaters. Yuzu does have quite an influence even inside the skating community so I am sure his way helped.

I think a major problem is that the skaters are very much aware of the hatred by fans. Even already back in October 2017 it was reported by newspapers about the fanwars between Yuzu and Shoma fans and Yuzu was quoted saying, that he doesn't like to talk about Shoma much because he wants to protect him from the haters. At another point Yuzu also said he doesn't like to say much about Shoma because his words get twisted to hurt Shoma. Shoma also said at one point "hate me all you want". So it's sad to see that though Yuzu even said things like that it doesn't get respected by his own fans.

Imo toxic fans aren't real fans. Those ppl are attention seekers and trouble makers. I think they are miserable with their own life and cannot tolerate other ppl being happy about things they don't like as they think their opinion is the only one valid. I think a lot of toxic Fanyus are actually only Fanyus because Yuzu has the most fans atm, because he won a lot of titles and because he is unproblematic because he does not share his personal life or opinions on it at all. It's easy to make someone a saint and godlike figure because obviously he doesn't have any flaws according to them. So everyone else in comparison ofc cannot stand against their god. They completely neglect Yuzuru Hanyu the human being who obviously also has flaws, who isn't always perfect, who won't always win, who makes mistakes. I don't deny that they may like his skating too, but I think being this loud and toxic is just for attention and not because they care about Yuzu the human. If they would care they would respect his work, his words about other skaters, accept his flaws and defeat (when he can accept that he lost, why can't they?) and respect his friends and rivals. But they care only for themselves.

The problem with toxic fans on Twitter is that they are not a minority anymore, which is changing the perception of the fandom. Twitter has a general problem with cancel culture in many different fandoms. The more attention those toxic fans get, the more it becomes the norm of how Yuzu fans act, because apparently if a lot of ppl do it, it's ok. (though obviously it's not.) There are accounts that actively create a picture of Yuzu being the victim of everyone and everything and everyone new asking will only get their version. The problem with the "Fanyu cult" is that they actively go after accounts not buying their narratives, they bullied some ppl into deleting their accounts, sometimes even among their own (like Iron_Klaus for example).

I am not sure if the fandom really got more toxic or if I am just more aware of what is going on in the fandom. Fanwars were always a thing I fear. I think the one I first experienced was the Mao Asada vs Yuna Kim aera. I always liked them both equally so when I got more into the fandom I was quite shocked to see the vicious attacks on both sides of fans. There was also some very nasty time when Evgenia Medvedeva rose in the ranks and beated Yuna Kim's records. And also before her when Adelina Sotnikova won against Yuna Kim in Sochi 2014 (imo it should not have happened and this may be my biggest grudge ever, but there is no reason to send death threats to Sotnikova).

Though generally I fear any fandom always has their share of really bad fans who aren't interested in creating a friendly environment but are only keen on getting their own points across, no matter how disrespectful or hateful their opinion is. It sadly is human nature that there are a lot of bad unhappy ppl in the world and some ppl only find attention in fandom.

Just for clarification I don't think Yuzu is at fault for what his toxic fans do. And actually I don't even think it would help if Yuzu would say something about it. It's not in his control. I think it's very sad that fans are turned off from the fandom or Yuzu as a skater because of what his toxic fans do. And imo as skaters can see the hate and use the sns themselves and google their own name even, it also isolates Yuzu within the skating community, I fear that skaters cannot be with Yuzu freely without fearing being attacked (just look at what happened to Boyang Jin and Misha Ge when they shared pictures with Yuzu they got harassed as attention seekers. Or how Andrei Mozalev allegedly got death threats because he apparently was at fault for the hole in the ice that caused Yuzu to pop his 4S.) (Edit: it was brought to my attention that there is no actual proof of fans sending death threats, so maybe it is exaggerated, but Mozalev definetly got his share of bad comments and direct messages sended to him on Istagram, so make up your own mind if true or not)

I am sorry if this reply is a bit messy, but there are a lot of thoughts on this topic and those fanwars are time consuming and annoying and drain the fun sometimes to the point of thinking if it is worth it. 😔

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𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:

BIRTHNAME: Yu Aiko STAGE NAME: Aiko ENGLISH NAME: Amara Yu POSITION: Main rapper, Lead dancer BIRTHDATE: August 16, 2000 ZODIAC SIGN: Leo HEIGHT: 165 cm WEIGHT: 52 kg BLOOD TYPE: A NATIONALITY: Korean-Japanese LANGUAGE: Korean, Japanese, English SUB-UNIT: Nct Dream, Nct U NOTE:        Face claim: Lee Jooyoung        Voice claim: Yuqi (G-idle)/ Lee Hi (Soloist)        Rap claim: Moonbyul (Mamamoo)        Personality references: Woozi (Seventeen), Krystal (Actress, F(x)), Kenma (Nekoma-Haikyuu)

𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬:

Aiko was born and raised in Osaka, Japan, (but attended an international school when she was young so she is well-versed in English).

She was scouted through SM Global Auditions as a vocalist on her very first try. Later, it was revealed that she only went to the audition because she didn't feel like going to school that day [NCT Life: Entertainment Retreat 2017]

Aiko initially didn't want to become an idol singer, but her parents convinced her to at least give the path a try. She didn't try very hard at first, but after learning the whole process of rapping, she found herself staying and even committing to be an idol with specialization in rap [Mental Training Camp 2021].

Moved to South Korea at the age of 13 (2013), and trained for three years before debuting in NCT Dream (2016).

Appeared in Unpretty Rapstar Season 3, and was able to finish in third—despite only being 16 at that time, and was tied with Soyeon from G-idle (fans dubbed her diss rap, "the bars from hell")

Has her own room in the NCT dorms

Personality: introverted, rarely speaks and laughs out loud, prefers a serene environment; Mark reveals Aiko very much resembles the personality of a cat ━ quiet, but very perceptive.

**It may be because of her introverted nature that people can't help but be drawn to her character; hence, she has a number of extroverted idol friends that had admittedly approached her first and then adopted her. Some of these idols are Yuqi from G-idle, Ryujin from Itzy, Somi (Soloist), Lisa from Blackpink, Seungkwan from Seventeen, Heechul from Super Junior, Key from Shinee, Baekhyun from EXO, and Yeri from Red Velvet (with the special case of Soyeon from G-idle).

Appeared as a side character in Weightlifting Kim Bok Joo (2020), marking her official acting debut. She's the second member from NCT Dream to have an official acting debut, second only to Jaemin. The Dreamies won't shut up about the vast differences between her character’s and her real life's behavior ━ copies her 'swag' gesture to tease her.

Nicknames: Aiko-yangi, Ai-gi, Ko-baby, Ai-goo

Has natural aegyo that comes out when she smiles; Jaemin states that Aiko looks like a dog, but acts like a cat [Vlive:181124]