Yusei Ogawa (小川 雄勢, Ogawa Yūsei; born 20 July 1996) is a Japanese judoka. He is the son of 1992 Olympic silver medalist…Yusei Ogawa (小川 雄勢, Ogawa Yūsei; born 20 July 1996) is a Japanese judoka. He is the son of 1992 Olympic silver medalist Naoya Ogawa. He participated at the 2018 World Judo Championships, winning a medal.
Takeshi Sasaki (born 16 July 1996) is a Japanese judoka. He is the gold medalist in the –81 kg at the 2021 Judo Grand…Takeshi Sasaki (born 16 July 1996) is a Japanese judoka. He is the gold medalist in the –81 kg at the 2021 Judo Grand Slam Paris
Rina Tatsukawa (born 14 July 1996) is a Japanese judoka. Tatsukawa is the gold medalist from the 2021 Judo Grand Slam…Rina Tatsukawa (born 14 July 1996) is a Japanese judoka. Tatsukawa is the gold medalist from the 2021 Judo Grand Slam Baku in the –48 kg category.
Saki Niizoe (born 4 July 1996) is a Japanese retired judoka. She won one of the bronze medals in the women's 70 kg…Saki Niizoe (born 4 July 1996) is a Japanese retired judoka. She won one of the bronze medals in the women's 70 kg event at the 2022 World Championships held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. She won the gold medal in the women's 70 kg event at the 2018 Asian Games held in Jakarta, Indonesia. In 2017, she won two medals at the Summer Universiade held in Taipei, Taiwan. In the same year, she won the gold medal in the mixed team event at the 2017 World Judo Championships held in Budapest, Hungary. She also won the gold medal in the mixed team event at the 2021 World Championships, also held in Budapest, Hungary. She won the silver medal at the 2022 Paris Grand Slam in France. She won one of the bronze medals in the women's 70 kg event at the 2022 World Championships held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. She won the gold medal in the women's 70 kg event at the 2023 World Championships held in Doha, Qatar. She also represented Japan at the 2024 Summer Olympics. After placing 7th at Olympics, she announced her retirement.
Tevita Takayawa (born 18 May 1996) is a Fijian judoka. From a family with a strong tradition in judo, as Takayawa's…Tevita Takayawa (born 18 May 1996) is a Fijian judoka. From a family with a strong tradition in judo, as Takayawa's father Viliame Takayawa represented Fiji at the Olympic Games in 1984 and 1988, and his older brother Nacanieli Takayawa-Qerawaqa also competed in judo at the Olympic Games in 1992, 1996 and 2000 and won a Commonwealth Games gold medal in 2002. His niece, and Nacianieli's daughter, Shanice Takawaya also competes in Judo. After being selected to compete at the 2020 Summer Games Tevita Takayawa was drawn against Aleksandar Kukolj in the opening round.
Erina Ike (born 2 May 1995) is a Japanese judoka. Ike is the gold medalist of the 2016 Judo Grand Prix Qingdao in the…Erina Ike (born 2 May 1995) is a Japanese judoka. Ike is the gold medalist of the 2016 Judo Grand Prix Qingdao in the –70 kg category.
Ryuju Nagayama (Japanese: 永山竜樹, romanized: Nagayama Ryuju; born 15 April 1996) is a Japanese judoka and judo World…Ryuju Nagayama (Japanese: 永山竜樹, romanized: Nagayama Ryuju; born 15 April 1996) is a Japanese judoka and judo World Champion. He participated at the 2018 and 2019 World Championships, winning bronze medals in both. He then won one of the bronze medals in the men's 60 kg event at the 2024 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France, and one year later the gold medal in that same weight category at the 2025 World Championships.
Aaron Phillip Wolf (ウルフ・アロン, Urufu Aron; Japanese surname: Kimura (木村); born 25 February 1996) is a Japanese…Aaron Phillip Wolf (ウルフ・アロン, Urufu Aron; Japanese surname: Kimura (木村); born 25 February 1996) is a Japanese professional wrestler and former judoka. He is signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he is the current NEVER Openweight Champion in his second reign. As a judoka, he won a gold medal at the 2017 World Championships in Budapest and a gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics. He is the son of a Japanese mother and an American father. He retired from judo in June 2025 to pursue a professional wrestling career and signed with NJPW.
Shoichiro Mukai (向 翔一郎, Mukai Shōichirō; born 10 February 1996) is a Japanese judoka. He won a silver medal in mixed…Shoichiro Mukai (向 翔一郎, Mukai Shōichirō; born 10 February 1996) is a Japanese judoka. He won a silver medal in mixed team, at the 2020 Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan.
Aimi Nouchi (born 14 January 1996) is a Japanese judoka. She is the gold medallist of the 2016 Judo Grand Slam Tyumen…Aimi Nouchi (born 14 January 1996) is a Japanese judoka. She is the gold medallist of the 2016 Judo Grand Slam Tyumen in the -63 kg category.
Kokoro Kageura (影浦 心, Kageura Kokoro; born 6 December 1995) is a Japanese judoka. He won a medal at the 2019 World Judo…Kokoro Kageura (影浦 心, Kageura Kokoro; born 6 December 1995) is a Japanese judoka. He won a medal at the 2019 World Judo Championships. He won the 2021 World Judo Championships in the heavyweight division. In 2017, he won the gold medal in the men's +100 kg event at the Summer Universiade held in Taipei, Taiwan. In 2020, he became world-renowned after ending the 10-year unbeaten streak of legendary French judoka Teddy Riner during the 2020 Judo Grand Slam Paris, defeating him via ippon.
Christa Deguchi (出口 クリスタ Deguchi Christa, born 29 October 1995) is a Japanese-born Canadian judoka. She is the reigning…Christa Deguchi (出口 クリスタ Deguchi Christa, born 29 October 1995) is a Japanese-born Canadian judoka. She is the reigning Olympic champion in the women's 57 kg event, after winning gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Her victory made her the first ever Canadian to win gold in judo at the Olympics. Though competing for Canada, Deguchi still lives and trains in Shiojiri, Japan.
Megumi Horikawa (born Tsugane) (born 18 October 1995) is a Japanese retired judoka. Horikawa is the gold medalist of…Megumi Horikawa (born Tsugane) (born 18 October 1995) is a Japanese retired judoka. Horikawa is the gold medalist of the 2012 Tokyo Grand Slam in the –63 kg category. Horikawa won the gold medal in her event at the 2022 Tel Aviv Grand Slam held in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Tsukasa Yoshida (芳田 司, Yoshida Tsukasa; born 5 October 1995) is a Japanese retired judoka. Yoshida won a bronze medal…Tsukasa Yoshida (芳田 司, Yoshida Tsukasa; born 5 October 1995) is a Japanese retired judoka. Yoshida won a bronze medal in the women's 57 kg competition, and silver medal in mixed team at the 2020 Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan.
Norihito Isoda (born 6 August 1995) is a Japanese judoka. Isoda is a bronze medalist from the 2018 Judo Grand Slam…Norihito Isoda (born 6 August 1995) is a Japanese judoka. Isoda is a bronze medalist from the 2018 Judo Grand Slam Paris in the –66 kg category.
Funa Tonaki (渡名喜 風南 Tonaki Fūna, born 1 August 1995) is a Japanese retired judoka. She won a silver medal in Women's…Funa Tonaki (渡名喜 風南 Tonaki Fūna, born 1 August 1995) is a Japanese retired judoka. She won a silver medal in Women's Judo 48 kg, at the 2020 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan.
Stefannie Arissa Koyama (born 30 June 1995) is a Japanese-born Brazilian judoka. Koyama had won bronze at the All-Japan…Stefannie Arissa Koyama (born 30 June 1995) is a Japanese-born Brazilian judoka. Koyama had won bronze at the All-Japan Judo Championships at Fukuoka in 2016, followed by the East Asian title at 2016 East Asian Judo Championships at Hong Kong. While representing Japan, Koyama's teamed with Funa Tonaki at Teikyo University but later switched to Brazil in 2017. She is the gold medallist of the 2017 Judo Grand Prix Tbilisi and the 2017 Judo Grand Slam Baku in the -48 kg category.
Masako Doi (born 9 June 1995) is a Japanese judoka. She is the gold medallist of the 2018 Judo Grand Slam Osaka in the…Masako Doi (born 9 June 1995) is a Japanese judoka. She is the gold medallist of the 2018 Judo Grand Slam Osaka in the 60 kg category. She won the silver medal in her event at the 2022 Judo Grand Slam Paris held in Paris, France.
Yuma Oshima (born 7 January 1995) is a Japanese judoka. Oshima is the gold medalist of the 2016 Judo Grand Slam Tyumen…Yuma Oshima (born 7 January 1995) is a Japanese judoka. Oshima is the gold medalist of the 2016 Judo Grand Slam Tyumen in the –60 kg category.
Saori Oshima (大島沙緒里, born 14 November 1994), née Saori Adachi, is a Japanese mixed martial artist. She currently…Saori Oshima (大島沙緒里, born 14 November 1994), née Saori Adachi, is a Japanese mixed martial artist. She currently competes in the atomweight division of Jewels. She is the current DEEP and Jewels Microweight champion. As of January 3, 2021, Oshima is ranked as the fourth best atomweight in the world by Fight Matrix and third best by Sherdog.
Eduardo Yudy Santos (born 25 October 1994) is a Brazilian judoka. He won a medal at the 2019 World Judo Championships.…Eduardo Yudy Santos (born 25 October 1994) is a Brazilian judoka. He won a medal at the 2019 World Judo Championships. In 2020, he won the silver medal in the men's 81 kg event at the 2020 Pan American Judo Championships held in Guadalajara, Mexico. He represented Brazil at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Dai Aoki (born 24 October 1994) is a Japanese judoka. He is the gold medallist of the 2016 Judo Grand Prix Budapest in…Dai Aoki (born 24 October 1994) is a Japanese judoka. He is the gold medallist of the 2016 Judo Grand Prix Budapest in the –60 kg category.
Matthew Baker (ベイカー 茉秋 Beikā Mashū, Japanese surname: 小林, born 25 September 1994 in Tokyo), is a male Japanese judoka.…Matthew Baker (ベイカー 茉秋 Beikā Mashū, Japanese surname: 小林, born 25 September 1994 in Tokyo), is a male Japanese judoka. His father is an American. His parents divorced when he was little and was raised by his mother. He started judo at the age of 7. His favorite technique is Ouchi Gari. In 2015, he won the bronze medal in the Middleweight (90 kg) division at the 2015 World Judo Championships. He is currently ranked No. 38 in the world (as of 2019). He won the gold medal in under 90 kg division in 2016 Rio Olympics.
Momo Tamaoki (玉置 桃, Tamaoki Momo; born 16 September 1994) is a Japanese judoka who competes in the women's 57 kg…Momo Tamaoki (玉置 桃, Tamaoki Momo; born 16 September 1994) is a Japanese judoka who competes in the women's 57 kg division.
Kenya Kohara (born 29 August 1994) is a Japanese judoka. Kohara is the silver medalist of the 2018 Judo Grand Slam…Kenya Kohara (born 29 August 1994) is a Japanese judoka. Kohara is the silver medalist of the 2018 Judo Grand Slam Osaka in the –81 kg category.
Rika Takayama (born 27 August 1994) is a Japanese judoka. She is the gold medallist in the –78 kg at the 2018 Judo…Rika Takayama (born 27 August 1994) is a Japanese judoka. She is the gold medallist in the –78 kg at the 2018 Judo Grand Slam Ekaterinburg
Kachakorn Warasiha (born 27 June 1994) is a Thai judoka. She is a gold medalist in the women's 52 kg event at the 2019…Kachakorn Warasiha (born 27 June 1994) is a Thai judoka. She is a gold medalist in the women's 52 kg event at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games held in the Philippines. She is also a bronze medalist in this event at the 2018 Asian Games held in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Anzu Yamamoto (山本 杏, Yamamoto Anzu; born 18 June 1994, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan) is a Japanese judoka. Yamamoto…Anzu Yamamoto (山本 杏, Yamamoto Anzu; born 18 June 1994, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan) is a Japanese judoka. Yamamoto competed at the 2013 World Judo Championships in Rio de Janeiro, where she placed fifth in the –57 kg class. Yamamoto was part of the Japanese women's team that won gold medals in the world championship team competitions in 2013 and 2015.
Yuuki Hashiguchi (born 8 June 1994) is a Japanese judoka. Hashiguchi is the gold medalist of the 2017 Judo Grand Prix…Yuuki Hashiguchi (born 8 June 1994) is a Japanese judoka. Hashiguchi is the gold medalist of the 2017 Judo Grand Prix Zagreb in the –66 kg category.
Taroh Fujisaka (born 6 June 1994) is a Japanese judoka. Fujisaka won the silver medal in the –66 kg category the 2018…Taroh Fujisaka (born 6 June 1994) is a Japanese judoka. Fujisaka won the silver medal in the –66 kg category the 2018 Judo Grand Prix Tunis.
Miku Takaichi (née Miku Tashiro (田代 未来, Tashiro Miku; born 7 April 1994)) is a Japanese retired judoka. She competed at…Miku Takaichi (née Miku Tashiro (田代 未来, Tashiro Miku; born 7 April 1994)) is a Japanese retired judoka. She competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal in mixed team.
An Chang-rim (Korean: 안창림; Hanja: 安昌林; born 2 March 1994) is a South Korean retired judoka. An was the world champion…An Chang-rim (Korean: 안창림; Hanja: 安昌林; born 2 March 1994) is a South Korean retired judoka. An was the world champion in the lightweight division in 2018, He began his rise as one of judo's top lightweights by becoming junior World Champion. It was followed by a two-year podium streak, including wins at the prestigious Grand Slam Abu Dhabi and Tokyo. He is known for his physical, aggressive style of fighting, and is a versatile stylist of seoi nage. An won a bronze medal at the 2015 World Championships. South Korea's premier lightweight, he represented Korea at the 2016 Olympics. He was also seeded first at the Olympics. He is currently ranked fourth in the world. In December 2021 he officially announced retirement.
Ai Shishime (志々目 愛, Shishime Ai; born 25 January 1994) is a Japanese retired judoka. She is a two-time gold medalist in…Ai Shishime (志々目 愛, Shishime Ai; born 25 January 1994) is a Japanese retired judoka. She is a two-time gold medalist in the women's 52 kg event at the World Judo Championships.
Cho Mok-hee (born 5 November 1993) is a South Korean judoka. She is the bronze medallist of the 2021 Asian-Pacific Judo…Cho Mok-hee (born 5 November 1993) is a South Korean judoka. She is the bronze medallist of the 2021 Asian-Pacific Judo Championships in the -63 kg category.
Chizuru Arai (新井 千鶴, Arai Chizuru; born 1 November 1993) is a Japanese retired judoka. Arai won the gold medal in…Chizuru Arai (新井 千鶴, Arai Chizuru; born 1 November 1993) is a Japanese retired judoka. Arai won the gold medal in judo's 70 kg division, and silver in the mixed team event, at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Nami Inamori (稲森 奈見, Inamori Nami; born 15 October 1993) is a Japanese judoka. Inamori is the gold medalist of the 2014…Nami Inamori (稲森 奈見, Inamori Nami; born 15 October 1993) is a Japanese judoka. Inamori is the gold medalist of the 2014 Judo Grand Slam Tokyo in the +78 kg category.
Takanori Nagase (Japanese: 永瀬貴規; born 14 October 1993) is a Japanese judoka. Nagase is a double Olympic champion at…Takanori Nagase (Japanese: 永瀬貴規; born 14 October 1993) is a Japanese judoka. Nagase is a double Olympic champion at under 81 kg, winning gold in both 2020 (2021) and 2024. He won bronze in 2016. His other achievements include the Universiade in Kazan in 2013, the Grand Slam in Tokyo in 2013 and 2014, the All Japan Championships, the IJF Masters in Rabat and the World Judo Championships in 2015. Nagase's favourite technique is uchi mata and is known for his newaza. He is the first and only Japanese judoka to become world champion in the -81 kg weight class. Nagase won the gold medal in the Men's 81 kg event at the 2020 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan and at the 2024 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France.
Kyle Reyes (born 10 October 1993) is a Canadian judoka who competes in the men's 100 kg category. Reyes was born in…Kyle Reyes (born 10 October 1993) is a Canadian judoka who competes in the men's 100 kg category. Reyes was born in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Reyes won the gold medal the 2013 World Junior Championships in Ljubljana, became the first Canadian judoka to win a World Junior Championships gold medal. In June 2016, he was named to Canada's Olympic team. While born in Brampton, he was raised in Toronto.
Yūsuke Kobayashi (born 12 August 1993) is a Japanese judoka. Kobayashi is the silver medalist of the 2017 Judo Grand…Yūsuke Kobayashi (born 12 August 1993) is a Japanese judoka. Kobayashi is the silver medalist of the 2017 Judo Grand Slam Tokyo in the –90 kg category.
Joshiro Maruyama (丸山 城志郎, Maruyama Jōshirō; born 11 August 1993) is a Japanese retired judoka. He is famous for his…Joshiro Maruyama (丸山 城志郎, Maruyama Jōshirō; born 11 August 1993) is a Japanese retired judoka. He is famous for his signature uchi-mata technique. Maruyama won a gold medal at the 2019 World Judo Championships & 2021 World Judo Championships. Maruyama had a fierce rivalry with fellow Japanese -66 kg competitor, Hifumi Abe. The two fought in a highly anticipated and specially organized match to decide which player would be Japan's representative in the weight category for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The match ran almost twenty minutes into golden score, at which point Abe defeated Maruyama with an ouchi-gari, scoring waza-ari and ending the match.
Shah Hussain Shah (8 June 1993) is a Pakistani judoka. He is the first Pakistani judoka to qualify for the Olympic…Shah Hussain Shah (8 June 1993) is a Pakistani judoka. He is the first Pakistani judoka to qualify for the Olympic Games, representing Pakistan at both the 2016 and 2020 Olympics.
Naohisa Takato (髙藤直寿, Takatō Naohisa; born 30 May 1993) is a Japanese retired judoka. Takato was the top ranked judoka…Naohisa Takato (髙藤直寿, Takatō Naohisa; born 30 May 1993) is a Japanese retired judoka. Takato was the top ranked judoka in the world in the extra-lightweight division. He became one of judo's most prominent fighters by winning the 2013 World Championships. In the same year, he also won the World Masters in Tyumen, and the prestigious Grand Slams in Paris, Tokyo and a year earlier in Moscow 2012. With these successes, Takato was ranked No. 1 in the world in 2013 and 2014. He had an all-win record in 2013. Specializing in drop kata guruma, his physical and technical fighting style has become iconic in judo. Takato was one of the most searched judokas in 2015. He once was the most decorated judoka on the IJF World Tour, having notably won eleven gold medals in Grand Slam competitions. Takato won a bronze medal as Japan's extra-lightweight representative at the 2016 Olympics and won the gold medal in the same event at the 2020 Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan.
Kengo Takaichi (born 6 April 1993) is a Japanese judoka. Takaichi is the gold medalist of the 2016 Judo Grand Prix…Kengo Takaichi (born 6 April 1993) is a Japanese judoka. Takaichi is the gold medalist of the 2016 Judo Grand Prix Tashkent in the –66 kg category.
Kodo Nakano (中野 亨道, Nakano Kodo; born March 8, 1993) is a Filipino judoka who participated at the 81 kg event at the…Kodo Nakano (中野 亨道, Nakano Kodo; born March 8, 1993) is a Filipino judoka who participated at the 81 kg event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. He has also participated at the 2013 World Judo Championship in Rio de Janeiro and the 2013 Southeast Asian Games. Nakano won a bronze at the -81 kg event at the Southeast Asia Judo Championships in Naypyidaw, Myanmar. Nakano was born to a Japanese businessman from Tokyo who has a Filipina wife.
Hiromi Endō (born 22 February 1993) is a Japanese judoka. Endō is the gold medalist of the 2013 Judo World Masters in…Hiromi Endō (born 22 February 1993) is a Japanese judoka. Endō is the gold medalist of the 2013 Judo World Masters in the –48 kg category.
Natsumi Tsunoda (Japanese: 角田夏実; born 6 August 1992) is a Japanese retired judoka. She won the gold medal at the…Natsumi Tsunoda (Japanese: 角田夏実; born 6 August 1992) is a Japanese retired judoka. She won the gold medal at the women's 48 kg event at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Hisayoshi Harasawa (原沢 久喜, Harasawa Hisayoshi; born 3 July 1992) is a Japanese judoka. Harasawa was considered a staple…Hisayoshi Harasawa (原沢 久喜, Harasawa Hisayoshi; born 3 July 1992) is a Japanese judoka. Harasawa was considered a staple of Japanese heavyweight judo throughout the 2010s decade.