Mixed teams shine on the final day, thank you Tashkent

Probably the most thrilling dates on the Judo tour, the blended staff World Championships, passed off in the present day in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Travelling Judo followers and native fans alike flooded the Humo Enviornment to witness the ultimate electrical day of Judo.

Each single Combined Crew Championships since its inception in 2017 has seen judo giants Japan within the last, and since 2018 they've met the powerhouse nation of France every time. With a 3-0 report going into the Olympics, France turned the tables and have become Combined Crew Olympic Champions.

At this time, Japan got here to reclaim the highest spot. They usually began nicely, Goki Tajima went forward with a waza-ari rating in opposition to France’s Mathieu, after which solidified the victory with a incredible Ippon, 1-0 to Japan.

France’s just lately topped World Champion Romane Dicko didn’t waste any time leveling the rating, defeating the World Bronze Medallist, Tomita, to make it 1-1.

Ota Hyoga achieved two waza-ari scores to assert the boys's heavyweight win in opposition to Joseph Terhec. However as soon as once more France got here out sturdy, this time Olympic medallist Sarah Leonie Cysique catching Funakubo for 2 nice waza-ari scores. 2-2. The warmth was on.

All sq. and all to play for

Japan’s Harada Kenshi held down France’s Gaba, and as soon as once more Japan edged forward 3-2. So France turned to their former World Champion Marie Eve Gahie, who stepped out in opposition to World Bronze Medallist, Niizoe Saki, a combat everybody was on the sting of their seat for. 

It was the Japanese judoka that got here out on high although, a incredible efficiency from Niizoe, that noticed her win the decisive combat, making the rating 4-2. 

This statistic meant that Japan has taken each single World Crew Gold for the reason that staff occasion grew to become blended; the one medal to nonetheless evade them is the Olympic Gold.

Dr. Laszlo Toth, IJF Vice President, and EJU President awarded the blended staff gold medals.

Japan dominate World Crew Titles

5 World Crew Titles to Japan, however within the build-up to Paris 2024, it will put France on excessive alert. Defending Olympic title might be a mammoth activity. 

The identical 4 nations on the Olympic Video games, had been on the rostrum once more in the present day. This time it was silver for France and bronzes for staff Germany and staff Israel.

I knew I had a very necessary function as a result of I used to be first up on the mat however I used to be in a position to do my judo and it actually confirmed on the mat.” Mentioned a proudGoki Tajima.

Mr. Harada handed down the torch to me, and I knew that I had the accountability to complete for staff Japan, and I am so joyful I did so.” Mentioned a beaming Niizoe Saki.

Uzbekistan Judo Federation President, Mr. Azizjon Kamilov, Jean-Luc Rougé, Basic Secretary of the IJF, and Eid Ali Almuraikhi, Basic Secretary of the Qatar Judo Federation gathered to cross the IJF flag, to open what might be a historic World Championships in Doha in Could 2023.

It was an incredible honour for the IJF to host the World Championships in Tashkent, one of many new prospering nations of the world, absolutely engaged in reforms within the economic system, society, sport, and tradition! This can be a nation of innovation, digitalisation, and hospitality in addition to a spot that's enticing to worldwide buyers.

Thanks, Tashkent!

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