Tanaka, Omori Continue Japan's Judo World Championship Gold Rush
Akari Omori and Tanaka Ryuga won gold after tense finals, giving Japan two new world champions.
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Japanese judokas also took both gold medals on the third day of the World Championships to remain at the top of the medal table.
Judo: Japan crowns two new world champions in Baku
Akari Omori claimed her first world title at -57kg, defeating reigning champion Eteri Liparteliani in golden score. At -73kg, Ryuga Tanaka overcame Makhmadbek Makhmadbekov in a tight final to secure gold and complete a double triumph for Japan.
On Tuesday, for the third day of the Baku World Judo Championships, Japan won two new titles.
To be the creators of this sport makes invincible moments to the Japanese judocas as much competition land. And if anyone doubts it the third date of the world judo championship in this city confirmed it: gold doublet in 57 and 73 kilograms, to add five titles of six possible. The post World Judo 2026: Day 3 and Japan carries 6-5 first appeared on Cubadebate.
On Tuesday, October 6, at the 2026 Judo World Championships, awards were contested in two weight categories: up to 73 kg for men and up to 57 kg for women.
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