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Japan’s military, HAYI and ageing athletes

Podcast: The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Duration seconds: 3152
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Summary

Has Japan broken with its pacifist past? Who or what is Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia? And why are sportspeople retiring later than they used to? Olly Mann and TheWeek delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Felicity Capon, Harriet Marsden and Jamie Timson Image credit: Richard A Brooks / AFP / Getty Images