A silver medalist from the 2021 Olympics has received a suspended prison term. Tomoru Honda, the medal winner, was given a one-year prison sentence that is suspended for three years.
The sentence is related to a conviction for dangerous driving. Further details about the case are available from the source.
The outcome of the case has been reported, with Honda receiving a suspended term.
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