Judo: Japan reclaim mixed team world title with eighth gold in Baku
Japan reclaimed the Mixed Team World Championship title in Baku, defeating Russia in the final to secure their eighth gold. After overcoming China in the semi-final, Japan sealed victory through Akari Omori, while Russia reached their first-ever mixed team final.
In Baku, Japan reclaimed their mixed team world title at the Judo Championships, securing their eighth gold medal. The competition extended beyond medals, emphasizing team spirit and unity among athletes. In the semi-final, Japan faced off against the People's Republic of China. UCHIMURA gave Japan an early lead, followed by MURAO's ippon.
ARAI sealed Japan's victory in the final. Uzbekistan and the Russian Federation also competed in the other semi-final, with AHADOV clinching an early lead. LISHCHENKO and MURTOZOEV evened the score, but RECHKALOVA forced a submission. TASOEV's big score sent his team into a Golden Score contest, ultimately winning their first ever mixed team gold.
In the final, tensions were high, but Japan emerged victorious with OMORI Akari claiming her eighth Team gold, marking an eighth international Judo Federation record.
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