www.judoinside.com 29/07
Hifumi Abe retains Olympic title in final against Willian Lima
Hifumi Abe retained his Olympic judo title in spectacular fashion, solidifying his place at the pinnacle of the sport. The final against Brazil's Willian Lima, who had been a surprise finalist, was a display of Abe's strategic brilliance and technical prowess. Abe began cautiously, assessing Lima without taking unnecessary risks. However, it didn’t take long for him to assert his dominance. He scored a waza-ari with a swift sequence and soon followed it up with a decisive sode-tsuri-komi-goshi, sealing his victory. Abe's controlled celebration reflected his respect for Lima and his satisfaction with a job well done.