Judo player Christa Deguchi reflected on her path to winning gold, saying, “It wasn’t a satisfying match, but I was lucky.” Kelly was grateful, saying, ` “I’m happy to be able to compete on the big stage.” |

「Paris 2024 Olympic Team Nissei Report Meeting” was held in Tokyo on the 20th, and won the gold medal in the women’s judo 57 kg class as a representative of Canada.Deguchi Crysta (Nippon Life Insurance)and her younger sister, who also represents Canada in the women’s 52kg judo competition.Kelly Deguchi (Nippon Life Insurance Company)took the stage.

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The mother of the Deguchi sister is from Japan and the father is from Canada, and they chose Canadian citizenship for the Paris Olympics, where they will represent their country. Her older sister, Krista, won gold in the women’s 57kg category, and her younger sister, Kelly, also competed in the women’s 52kg category.

Krista, who won the gold medal three years after participating in the Tokyo Olympics, said, “At the Tokyo Olympics, even though I was ranked number one in the world, I lost the selection competition and could not enter the Olympics. , but from there I want to try my best again. and I think I’m lucky, but I feel like I can hear everyone cheering during the tough overtime “I’m grateful,” he said.

Her younger sister, Kelly, said, “Although it ended with a disappointing result of losing in the first round, I am happy that I was able to compete on a big stage like the Olympics. It’s been three years since I changed my class and competed in the Paris Olympics, I’m happy.” all the best until the end with everyone’s support and encouragement.”

Regarding the next Olympics in Los Angeles, Christa said, “At the moment, I don’t have any other goals, and I’m tired of participating in so many competitions this year, so I want to leave judo as a competitor. and judo is just fun.”” he said. He refused to talk about his future, but revealed that he will be resting first.

Kelly Deguchi (C) Paris 2024 Olympic Team Nissei Report Meeting

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