【Media】Featured in Sport Japan January-February 2026 Issue

An interview article with Lecturer Genta Ochi has been published in Sport Japan January-February 2026 Issue (vol.83), a journal published by the Japan Sport Association.

Serial Column "Sports Medical & Conditioning" Episode 11

This featured article explores: "The Truth Behind Cognitive Fatigue: Key to Performance and Injury Prevention"

Have you ever encountered these situations in sports settings?

• An athlete says "I'm still fine, I can keep going," yet makes inexplicable judgment errors moments later
• The body is still moving, but the quality of play dramatically declines
• Looking back, athletes regret "Why did I do that..." from reckless plays

Behind these phenomena may lie cognitive fatigue.

Article Highlights

The article provides detailed explanations on:

• What is cognitive function? Three key elements in sports
• How cognitive fatigue affects performance and injury risk
• Why athletes struggle to recognize their own fatigue? Surprising findings from experimental data
• Objective signs of cognitive fatigue that coaches should observe
• The mechanism behind cognitive fatigue (relationship with oxygen supply to the brain)
• Tips for recovering a fatigued brain

For complete details, please refer to Sport Japan January-February 2026 Issue.

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