Japan dominates Tokyo Grand Slam, winning 13 gold medals in judo season finale

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The Tokyo Grand Slam concluded the 2024 season of the International Judo Federation, with Japanese judokas winning 13 of 14 gold medals. The event featured exciting matches and special activities for young fans, including a chance to compete with Olympic Champions. In the -81 kg category, Fujiwara Sotaro started strong for Japan. Mayu Honda won the -70 kg title in a thrilling golden score match. Other notable victories included Sanshiro Murao at -90 kg and Kurena Ikeda at -78 kg. The event showcased impressive performances, with Kanta Nakano and Mao Arai winning in the +100 kg and +78 kg categories, respectively. The Tokyo Grand Slam marked a successful end to the IJF's 2024 World Tour.


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