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Schoolgirl scoops gold as Japan warms to the Games

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Tokyo, July 26

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Japan mined more gold on Monday as sentiment towards the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics appeared to shift, and local fans defied organisers to grab a glimpse of the Games.

Pint-sized 13-year-old Momiji Nishiya won gold in street skateboarding — new to the Olympics here in Tokyo.

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“I welled up in tears because I was beyond happy,” Nishiya said, describing the moment when she realised she had won gold.

Her victory put Japan atop the medals table with six golds, along with China and the United States. Reuters

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