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A 7:21 Gripping Duel Crowns Tsunoda Roustant

Ai Tsunoda Roustant won her first senior world title after a 7:21 -70 kg final against Austria’s Michaela Polleres in Baku.

A 7:21 Gripping Duel Crowns Tsunoda Roustant

Ai Tsunoda Roustant won her first senior world title after a 7:21 -70 kg final against Austria’s Michaela Polleres in Baku.

A judoka in a white gi controls an opponent in a blue gi during a throw attempt on a yellow and red tatami.

Sanshiro Murao’s decisive route back to -90 kg ...

Sanshiro Murao captured -90 kg world gold in Baku, sealing an all-Japanese final against Goki Tajima with Ko-soto-gari for Ippon.

Sanshiro Murao’s decisive route back to -90 kg ...

Sanshiro Murao captured -90 kg world gold in Baku, sealing an all-Japanese final against Goki Tajima with Ko-soto-gari for Ippon.

A composite image shows female judoka in blue and white judogi executing throws against a red and blue arena background.

Cvjetko Leads a Crowded Chase for Baku's -70 kg...

Lara Cvjetko leads Baku's -70 kg Judo field, with Miriam Butkereit and several Olympic medallists among the contenders for world medals.

Cvjetko Leads a Crowded Chase for Baku's -70 kg...

Lara Cvjetko leads Baku's -70 kg Judo field, with Miriam Butkereit and several Olympic medallists among the contenders for world medals.

A judoka in a white gi with a Japanese flag patch poses with a raised fist, surrounded by action images of judo throws.

Baku Test Awaits Sanshiro Murao at -90 kg

World number one Sanshiro Murao brings an unbeaten run to Baku, where a deep -90 kg field is ready to challenge him.

Baku Test Awaits Sanshiro Murao at -90 kg

World number one Sanshiro Murao brings an unbeaten run to Baku, where a deep -90 kg field is ready to challenge him.

A judoka in a white gi throws or controls a judoka in a blue gi on a bright yellow tatami.

A Counter Decides Grigalashvili’s Fourth World ...

Tato Grigalashvili won a fourth -81 kg world title after a Waza-ari counter ended a gripping golden score final against Zelim Tckaev.

A Counter Decides Grigalashvili’s Fourth World ...

Tato Grigalashvili won a fourth -81 kg world title after a Waza-ari counter ended a gripping golden score final against Zelim Tckaev.

A judoka in a blue gi is airborne over an opponent in a white gi during a match on a red-and-yellow tatami.

Haruka Kaju’s Baku Final Seals Another Global T...

Haruka Kaju won a second -63 kg world title in Baku, while Kerem Primo claimed silver and Renata Zachova earned bronze.

Haruka Kaju’s Baku Final Seals Another Global T...

Haruka Kaju won a second -63 kg world title in Baku, while Kerem Primo claimed silver and Renata Zachova earned bronze.

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