Korean judoka sets sights on Asian Games gold in native Japan
JINCHEON — Tokyo-born Korean judoka Huh Mimi said Thursday she will lean on support from her loved ones in her pursuit of an Asian Games gold medal in her native Japan next month. Born to a Korean father and a Japanese mother, Huh used to compete for Japan earlier in her career. She began representing Korea in 2021 to honor a dying wish of her grandmother. Huh, 23, is also a descendant of a…
JINCHEON — Korean judoka Huh Mimi, born to a Korean father and a Japanese mother, is set to compete for her native Japan in the upcoming Asian Games, aiming for an Asian Games gold medal. Huh, 23, has faced personal challenges, including undergoing shoulder surgery in March 2024 and struggling to regain her form, but her determination remains strong.
She began representing Korea in 2021 to honor a dying wish of her grandmother, and her heritage, as a descendant of a Korean independence fighter from the Japanese colonial period, adds to her inspiring story. Despite her setbacks, Huh's rise in international judo, including winning an Olympic silver and a world title in 2024, has made her an instant star in Korean sports.
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