Ozbus has secured back-to-back titles at the 41st Empress’s Cup All-Japan Women’s Judo Championships, defeating Oschkornou in the final with a decisive naked choke for ippon.
The victory came on April 19, 2026, at the Yokohama Budokan, where Ozbus demonstrated superior technique and composure throughout the tournament. Facing a resilient Oschkornou who had advanced through tough early rounds, Ozbus maintained control in the clinch before transitioning to the ground. With precise timing, she applied the hadaka-jime (naked choke), forcing a submission that ended the match decisively.
This marks Ozbus’s second consecutive Empress’s Cup title, solidifying her status as one of Japan’s dominant forces in women’s judo. Her performance throughout the event highlighted her ability to adapt under pressure, particularly in high-stakes moments where execution determines outcome.
The Empress’s Cup remains the premier open-weight competition in Japanese women’s judo, bringing together champions from each weight class to contest for national supremacy. Ozbus’s repeat victory underscores her consistency and elite-level preparation ahead of upcoming international commitments.
As the judo season progresses, attention will turn to her next appearances on the World Tour circuit, where she will aim to carry this momentum into global competition. For now, her back-to-back triumph at Yokohama stands as a testament to sustained excellence in Japan’s most prestigious women’s judo event.
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