Judo: Japan wins 3 gold medals on final day of Grand Slam Budapest

Kyodo -- Jul 11

Japan won gold medals in three out of five weight classes held Sunday, the final day of the three-day Judo Grand Slam in Budapest, Hungary.

In men's action, Kentaro Iida beat Varlam Liparteliani of Georgia via yusei decision to win the 100-kilogram title at Laszlo Papp Budapest Sports Arena. Sanshiro Murao won the men's 90kg title.

Wakaba Tomita earned a shido penalty win over Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Idalys Ortiz of Cuba to secure the women's over-78kg title. ...continue reading