Halloran earned her first international call-up for Japan this winter after playing in 66 games for Wesleyan.
Some Japanese Olympians were raised in the country’s snowiest landscapes, while others grew up far from dependable winter conditions.
LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) — Olympic halfpipe champion Ayumu Hirano offered a small update regarding his recent injuries, suggesting he will attempt to defend his title next week in the Milan Cortina Games.
MILAN (AP) — The Japanese Olympic Committee has set up a special task force to monitor and deal with online abuse round the clock during the Milan Cortina Winter Games. The move comes after several athletes at the Paris Summer Olympics in 2024 endured a barrage of insults on social media.
Germany looks to get on the winning track on Saturday, as they get set to face Japan in their second game in Group B action of the Women’s Hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics.