Fukuoka expected to miss Olympics to pursue medical studies

FILE - In this Nov. 26, 2016, file photo, Kenki Fukuoka, bottom, of Japan is tackled by Nikola Matawalu of Fiji during the international rugby union test match between Fiji and Japan at Stade de la Rabine in Vannes, western France. Japan speedster Fukuoka reportedly will forego the chance to compete in rugby sevens at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in order to pursue a medical career. The Japan Rugby Union announced that Fukuoka had left the national sevens squad. (AP Photo/David Vincent, File)

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Japan's Kenki Fukuoka scores a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool A game at International Stadium against Scotland in Yokohama, Japan. Japan speedster Fukuoka reportedly will forego the chance to compete in rugby sevens at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in order to pursue a medical career. The Japan Rugby Union announced that Fukuoka had left the national sevens squad. (AP Photo/Jae Hong, File)