Shohei Ono insisted small fighters could produce big judo after ending Japan's painful men's gold medal drought by winning the under-73kg category at the Rio Olympics on Monday. The reigning Olympic champion demonstrated why many regard him as the world's best pound-for-pound judoka, by winning his third -73kg world title on Tuesday (27th August).. Shohei Ono won the International Judo Federation's Judoka of the Year Award for men on Friday after capturing his first Olympic medal in Rio de Janeiro, where he …
By Mark Pickering on 22. Discover more from the Olympic Channel, including video highlights, replays, news and facts about Olympic athlete Shohei ONO. 181.4k Followers, 620 Following, 418 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from shohei ono 大野 将平 (@ono0203) (Shohei Ono) But with the International Judo Federation suspending all events until the coronavirus outbreak subsides, Ono said he was grateful to have some time to reflect on what it … He brought joy to the Japanese men’s judo team for the first time in eight years after they surprisingly failed to win any gold medals at the previous Olympic Games in London 2012.
Follow Ono Shohei's golden day at the Düsseldorf Grand Slam 2020. International Judo Federation Official IJF Partners: International Judo Federation. Judoka Shohei Ono is taking the challenge of the unprecedented one-year Olympic postponement due to the coronavirus pandemic in his stride … Shohei Ono is simply unbeatable.. ONO Shohei claimed the 73kg crown after showcasing his overwhelming strength in spirit, technique and body. "Judo practice is tough and painful, but it's also hard not being able to practice," he said.
Although fighting at light-middleweight, Ono, 24, said his triumph would inspire smaller judoka to achieve greater International Judo Federation ... A Day In The Life - Ono Shohei.