Asian Games: Unrivaled boulder world champ Anraku eyes another title

TOKYO - Japanese men's boulder world champion Sorato Anraku is carrying the indisputable favorite tag heading into the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

After claiming his maiden world title last year, the 19-year-old has won a stunning five straight World Climbing Series events this year to secure the season's title, even before the 13-event competition has reached its midway point.