OSAKA -- Asics had anticipated a banner year in the run-up to what would have been this summer's Olympic Games in Tokyo, planning to release its first carbon-plated shoe in Japan on April 17 in a direct challenge to its chief competitor, Nike.
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Olympic delay trips up Asics' race against Nike
Athletic-shoe maker postpones launch of latest running shoe
Asics had hoped to make great strides against Nike in 2020, only to see its plans upended by the pandemic. (Photo by Mariko Saito)
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