[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] The Japanese baseball team, which defeated our national baseball team in the semifinals to advance to the finals, also overcame the United States to win the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.


On the 7th, Japan defeated the United States 2-0 in the baseball final held at Yokohama Stadium in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Japan also recorded a perfect 5-0 record in this tournament.



This is the first time Japan has won a gold medal in Olympic baseball history. Previously, Japan had won only one silver and two bronze medals. Baseball will be excluded from the official sports lineup in the next tournament, the 2024 Paris Olympics.


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