www.judoinside.com 31/07
Takanori Nagase becomes legendary with fourth Olympic medal and back to back title
Takanori Nagase of Japan successfully defended his Olympic title from 2021, showcasing his exceptional skill and strategic prowess. He now boasts a collection of Olympic medals: gold, silver for teams in 2021, and bronze in 2016. The reigning world champion, Tato Grigalashvili of Georgia, stepped onto the tatami for the final, but perhaps worn down by his marathon semi-final, never truly seemed in the game. Nagase adeptly controlled the match, establishing his kumi-kata and taking the initiative, which he did not fail to exploit.