The Abe siblings' dream of winning gold medals for Japan on the same day in their second straight Olympics ended early on Sunday. Uta Abe ... and I felt I had no choice but to do my best as ...

Japan's Uta Abe celebrates after winning the women's 52-kilogram title at judo's Baku Grand Slam in Baku on Feb. 14, 2025. (Photo courtesy of International Judo Federation)(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo ...

PARIS (Reuters) -Japan's Uta Abe, the reigning Olympic champion in the -52kg judo competition, suffered an upset defeat in the round of 16 on Sunday, while her brother Hifumi Abe squeezed into the ...

Gold medallist Uta Abe of Japan celebrates REUTERS/Hannah ... Only fighting spirit, no pressure”, said Abe Hifumi after his victory. “I think it’s the best day for my family.

Japanese judoka Uta Abe said Wednesday, ahead of her first competition since her shock second-round loss at the Paris Olympics, she wants to start from scratch as a challenger. The 52-kilogram gold ...

Highlights included Tsunoda Natsumi’s win at -48kg, Abe Uta’s triumphant return at -52kg, and Tamaoki Momo’s victory at -57kg. Azerbaijan celebrated two bronze medals, energizing the home crowd. View ...