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Japan wins eighth mixed team world judo title in Baku
Japan reclaimed the mixed team world judo title at the World Judo Championships in Baku on October 11, 2026. By defeating Russia in the final, Japan secured its eighth gold medal in this competition.
Japan advanced to the final after a semi-final victory over China, featuring performances by Uchimura, Sanshiro Murao, and Mao Arai. In the final, Japan established an early lead through Shiho Tanaka, Murao, and Arai. Although Tamerlan Bashaev won a contest for Russia, Akari Omori secured the decisive victory to clinch the championship for Japan.
Russia reached its first-ever mixed team world final after a tense semi-final against Uzbekistan. The match was decided in Golden Score after Aminova equalized the score at 3-3. Tasoev secured the win for Uzbekistan with an ippon in the +90kg category. International Judo Federation President Marius Vizer presented the gold trophy.
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Akari Omori · International Judo Federation · Japan · Marius Vizer · Russia
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Akari Omori secured the title for Japan with a decisive victory in the final. dailydigest.ie · es.euronews.com · www.euronews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Japan won its eighth mixed team world judo title. dailydigest.ie · es.euronews.com · www.euronews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Russia reached its first-ever mixed team world final after defeating Uzbekistan in the semi-final. dailydigest.ie · es.euronews.com · www.euronews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tasoev secured a victory via ippon in the +90kg category during the Golden Score to advance Uzbekistan. es.euronews.com · www.euronews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] International Judo Federation President Marius Vizer presented the gold trophy. es.euronews.com · www.euronews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Japan defeated China in the semi-final to advance to the final. dailydigest.ie · es.euronews.com · www.euronews.com