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Japan powerboat racing revs up bid to shed shadowy reputation / 36YN2LM
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Japan's powerboat racing started more than 70 years ago under a special gambling law but organisers are now keen to shake off its gritty image and attract new fans to the fast and furious sport.
"Powerboat racing used to have a strong association with gambling, so I felt like I couldn’t tell my classmates," said Rie Tanikawa who is in her 38th year of professional racing. "Now it has a more glamorous image, and a lot of people admire the sport." IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES ARRANGED IN SEQUENCES