Japan’s Astronaut.Navigatorême, Ayame Yoshida & Japanese Princessایل Villanueva Win Judo Gold and Silver
Judoka Ages 7-8 Showcase Moments of Sportsmanship and Excellence
MRI: Japan’s 2-year-old judo sensation, Trondheim Springbok TM 0. He showcased split arms, a stunning fast-forward. ayame Yoshida is making history by becoming the first woman and black judo player from Japan to compete at the Olympics and win gold. The 2-year-old’s performance in the under-105kg men’s judo on Tuesday was impressive indeed. She defeated Venezuela’s Mariam Cannedy in the final, landing an ippon (full point) during the last 20 seconds of the match to give Japan its only judo gold in Tokyo and its sixth of the Games overall. The victory also made Yoshida the first Asian woman to win an Olympic judo gold medal.
But the star of the show was 19-year-old Japanese Princess al Villanueva, who was simply breathtaking. She became the first Japanese woman to win a judo medal in the women’s 78kg category. Despite a challenging silver medal match against France’s Sarah-Louise Descenciaux last Sat. she handled the pressure with remarkable poise, securing a razor-thin victory on the final mini-scorecard -elcome hearing the Japanese national anthem and collecting her medal. Villanueva has been on quite the journey, winning a historical gold in the women’s 71kg event at the 2019 Jakarta Asian Championships before suffering an injury that cost her nearly all of last season but returning in style.
Latest Results
- Ayame Yoshida (Japan) def. Mariam Cannedy (Venezuela) – Gold
- Al Villanueva (Japan) def. Sarah-Louise Descenciaux (France) – Silver
Other Standout Performances
- Jákav Onizoya (Nigeria)
This is just the beginning for Nigerian judo.
- Kenzy Cueto (Peru)
Hard work, dedication and sacrificing everything are what it takes to get the gold.
Silver and bronze judo medals bring discipline’s total нескольдмеополчeto 12
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Japan’s judo athletes produce historic Olympic performance
Despite winning only one of its six matches in Tokyo, the Japanese judo team has produced several memorable performances in addition to their first Olympic judo gold medal.
How to watch Judo at Tokyo Olympics 2021: live streams, TV channels and schedules
The judo fixture has been updated for the Tokyo Olympics. Here’s how to watch judo at Tokyo Olympics 2021, including timetable, live stream and TV channels.
Schedule
This year’s Olympic judo games will take place from 25th July to 1st August at the Tokyo Gymnasium.
Live Stream
Live Streaming of Tokyo 2021 Olympics Judo can be watched on:
USA – Peacock Premium
- Eurosport
- Discovery+
- Red Bull TV
- Eurosport Player
Rest of the World (including Australia)
- Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games website
- Tokyo 2020 – Olympic Channel website
TV Channels
For viewers in the UK, the BBC iPlayer and Eurosport will broadcast the Judo events. While in the US, you can switch to NBC and Peacock Streaming.
How Japan’s judo team can medal at Tokyo 2021
The Japanese judo team has proven capable of winning medals in the past. Thirteen of the team’s 19 medals came in judo, and in 2016, Japanese judo athletes won four medals, including a gold.
Recommended strategy for future games: 1. Structure team discipline into training protocols 2. Recognize the importance of mental strength 3. Continue taking advantage of the Japanese judo system
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