Noriaki Kasai, 53, makes World Cup team, eyes record ninth Olympic appearance

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Ski jumper Noriaki Kasai, 53, has been selected for the World Cup team, keeping alive his hopes for a record ninth Olympic appearance. Kasai secured his spot by finishing 11th in a Continental Cup event in Sapporo, qualifying him for the upcoming World Cup in the same city. His performance followed a disappointing result the previous day, which he attributed to adjustments in his approach. The veteran athlete expressed his desire to surprise people by competing at the highest level at his age and aims to perform well in the World Cup to potentially qualify for the Milan-Cortina Olympics.


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