Uta Abe Returns to Haneda Airport After Successful Judo Tournament Performance

Uta Abe, a female judo player in the 52kg class, responds to an interview at Haneda Airport on the 1st.

The female judo athlete who participated in the Antalya Grand Slam Judo tournament and has been selected to represent the Paris Olympics returned to Haneda Airport on the 1st, and Uta Abe (Park 24), who won the 52 kg class, said, “I was able to move as I expected,” “My opponent’s countermeasures weren’t bad either. It gave me a good momentum toward the Olympics,” he said, looking back with a satisfied expression.

Abe, the Tokyo Olympic champion, had been worried about his lower back, but he showed overwhelming strength, winning all five matches by ippon. He expressed his response, saying, “I was able to take on the challenge with confidence.I’m glad I had the experience of winning in such a situation.” He said he will be perfecting his skills through training camps and practice matches about once a month until the actual performance in July.

Natsumi Tsunoda (SBC Shonan Beauty Clinic) in the 48kg class also won all five matches. Despite hurting his knee, he made it to the top without any danger and was satisfied with his mental growth, saying, “I was able to face myself and stay calm in the match.”


2024-04-02 06:48:13
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