Italy eliminated in the first round by Israel 4-3 in the mixed team judo test.
Baptism in Tokyo 2020 of this competition which closes the judo program at Nippon Budokan. There are six meetings, divided into categories: -90 kg + 90 and -73 for men; -70 + 70 and -57 for women, alternating.
Italy made its debut on the mat at 4 Italian with the dream of a third medal in judo after the bronzes of Odette Giuffrida and Maria Centracchio. In the race Nicholas Mungai, Fabio Basile, Odette Giuffrida, Maria Centracchio, Alice Bellanti and Christian Parlati. The challenge in the first round with Israel, which unfortunately decreed the exit for the 6 Azzurri in the race, was tough.
Japan is very favorite which arrives on the tatami 9 gold out of 14 in seven days.
