Akira Sone delivers 9th gold medal for Japan judo

The future of heavyweight judo, Akira Sone, claimed the gold medal at Tokyo 2020. She Akira won the 9th gold medal for Japan; an impressive harvest for the host country.

After the triumph Akira was really happy:

“I’m small for the category so I thought I would try to bear her in kumite. It was hard but I did and I am so proud to prove that it is possible to win with a small body. I have gone through many, many difficult times, and I’ve always been telling myself to try at least three times. This was my motto, and I am happy I was able to achieve my goal. The Olympic gold medal is something that is very, very important to me and very special to me.”

Legend Idalys Ortiz, who lost at the final and took silver said:

“Cuba came here looking for a medal. Done! It is the 4th for me and I am especially happy because many people thought I was finished. This medal is my answer. I work hard, I have experience and it was out of the question to go back home without a medal. I dedicate this medal to my father who passed away 9 months ago.”

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