# Japanese national wrestling team preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-national-wrestling-team-preparations
> Updated: 2026-09-12T06:06:20.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In late August 2026, the Japanese men’s Greco-Roman wrestling national team commenced training at the Ajinomoto National Training Center. The team prepared for the Asian Games in Nagoya and the World Championships in Kazakhstan. Key athletes, including Paris Olympics gold medalist Hisashi Kusaka and U20 World Champion Taizo Yoshida, expressed ambitions to secure major international titles and build momentum toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Japan men's basketball advances to Asian Games quarterfinals

Japan's men's basketball team advances to the 2026 Asian Games quarterfinals after a 2-1 group stage, while the Japan Sports Masters 2026 karate competition concludes in Ishikawa.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-mens-basketball-advances-to-asian-games-quarterfinals

### 2026-08-25: Japan wrestling team begins training for Asian Games and World Championships

Japan's men's Greco-Roman wrestling team held an open training session ahead of the Asian Games in Nagoya and the World Championships, with Olympic champion Hisashi Kusaka aiming for gold.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-wrestling-team-begins-training-for-asian-games-and-world-championships

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