Hamilton judo legend and occasional mail carrier recalls representing Canada — in wrestling — at 1976 Olympics

A person in a wresling singlet and a medal stands in a park.

In 1976, when Hamilton’s Mitchell Akira Kawasaki won his first fight in Greco-Roman wrestling at the Montreal Olympics, he saw this newspaper headline: “Kawasaki lets the good times roll.” Now 74, things are still rolling for the seasoned judo master, who still delivers mail part time for Canada Post.

CBC | Sports News

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