Asia's aging sports stars never say 'retire'

Durability of the region's professional athletes puzzles outsiders

JOHN DUERDEN

Elderly Western visitors to East Asia often say they enjoy their trips partly because of the respect accorded to older people. But these cultural habits can hold back countries such as Japan and South Korea when it comes to sport.

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