Isabelle Harris of Abbotsford, B.C., earned a bronze medal at the European Open judo competition on Saturday in Prague, Czech Republic. CBC | Sports News
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How a close-knit support group led Christa Deguchi back to judo — and an Olympic title
Christa Deguchi became the first Canadian to win Olympic gold in the sport. She almost walked away from judo in 2021, after not qualifying for the Olympics in Tokyo. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Hamilton judo legend and occasional mail carrier recalls representing Canada — in wrestling — at 1976 Olympics
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
Read More »Paris Pulse: Men’s Judo Olympic qualification, Para Road Cycling World Cup results
In our weekly Canadian Olympic and Paralympic news update, we discuss the recent Canadian Olympic qualification in Judo and Canada’s win at the Para Road Cycling World Cup in Italy. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Deguchi takes silver, Klimkait bronze at world judo championships
Canada’s Christa Deguchi earned silver and teammate Jessica Klimkait took bronze in the women’s 57-kilogram division at the world judo championships in Abu Dhabi, UAE. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada’s Shady El Nahas earns silver at judo Grand Slam event in Turkey
Canadian judoka Shady El Nahas took home silver in the men’s under-100 kilogram class at the Grand Slam event in Antalya, Turkey, but it wasn’t the result of a loss. The 26-year-old from Montreal won four matches en route to Sunday’s final but was unable to compete for gold due to a rib injury. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Klimkait tops Deguchi in all-Canadian final at judo Grand Slam in Abu Dhabi
Jessica Klimkait defeated Christa Deguchi in an all-Canadian under-57-kilogram final Tuesday at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam judo tournament. CBC | Sports News
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