{
  "id": 11610969,
  "title": "'He's here with me': Japan cycle queen dedicates gold to late brother",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/hes-here-with-me-japan-cycle-queen-dedicates-gold-to-late-brother",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T05:38:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/cycling/2026/10/1546731/hes-here-me-japan-cycle-queen-dedicates-gold-late-brother"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NAGOYA: Cycling sensation Yumi Kajihara broke down in tears after clinching her third consecutive Asian Games omnium gold, dedicating her victory to her late brother, Hyogo, who succumbed to cancer earlier this year. Kajihara, aged 29, expressed her gratitude for her brother's unwavering support, saying, \"He's here with me.\" Her emotional admission came after she missed a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, leading her to a low point. Her brother's message, \"Why do you look so down? Even though I have cancer, I'm this happy,\" inspired Kajihara to appreciate life and find joy in the little things. This sentiment proved pivotal as she claimed her fourth Asian Games gold, having previously won the team pursuit at Hangzhou three years ago. Kajihara's brother was a constant presence in her life, cheering her on at Izu Velodrome, where she felt he was spiritually with her during her race.",
  "summary": "NAGOYA: Japan cycling queen Yumi Kajihara broke down after her latest Asian Games gold as she dedicated victory to her brother who died of cancer this year, saying: “He’s here with me.”",
  "key_points": [
    "Yumi Kajihara wins third consecutive Asian Games omnium gold",
    "Dedicates victory to late brother Hyogo who died of cancer",
    "Remembers brother's support: \"He's here with me\""
  ],
  "editors_take": "This victory marks a turning point for Kajihara, who had hit a low point after missing a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and finds solace in her brother's enduring influence.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Penalty hero rues empty seats as Games hosts Japan win football gold",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/penalty-hero-rues-empty-seats-as-games-hosts-japan-win-football-gold",
        "published": "2026-10-03T05:42:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}