+100 kg: Nakano Takes the 13th Gold Medal / IJF.org

As a symbol of the impressive results of the Japanese squad at this grand slam, Team Japan qualified two more athletes for the final: Hyoga Ota and Kanta Nakano. The former, already the holder of three gold medals from grand slams, was looking for a 4th title, while for the latter it could be his first gold medal. In the case of a defeat, Nakano was guaranteed at least a silver medal, which would already be his best result to date.

Final, Hyoga Ota (JPN) vs Kanta Nakano (JPN)

The final started at a low pace, the judoka knowing each other very well and making sure not to make any mistakes. They were quickly penalised with a first shido each. With less than a minute to go, the second penalty came and then it was time for golden score. 1 minutes 47 into golden score, Nakano scored a liberating waza-ari to take the 13th gold medal for team Japan.

Seungyeob Lee (KOR) and Yuta Nakamura (JPN) qualified for the first contest for a bronze medal. Another Korean judoka, Woohyeok Song, could still step on the podium for the Land of the Morning Calm, but to do so he had to face Denis Batchaev (IJF). Both contests went the same way and were concluded on the floor, with Nakamura and Batchaev pinning their respective opponents.

Medals, cheques and flowers were presented by Mr Shin Koyamada, CEO of Guardian Girls International and Hollywood actor from The Last Samurai, and Mr Shigeru Okaizumi, Chairman of Sports Organization Committee AJJF

Final (+100 kg)

OTA Hyoga (JPN) vs NAKANO Kanta (JPN)

Bronze Medal Fights (+100 kg)

LEE Seungyeob (KOR) vs NAKAMURA Yuta (JPN)

SONG Woohyeok (KOR) vs BATCHAEV Denis (IJF)

Final Results (+100 kg)

1. NAKANO Kanta (JPN)

2. OTA Hyoga (JPN)

3. NAKAMURA Yuta (JPN)

3. BATCHAEV Denis (IJF)

5. LEE Seungyeob (KOR)

5. SONG Woohyeok (KOR)

7. BRONIEC Patryk (POL)

7. PUUMALAINEN Martti (FIN)