Japan's Kaju Defends World Judo Title for Women's 63 kg
Japanese judoka Haruka Kaju successfully defended her world title in the women's 63 kg category at the 2026 World Judo Championships in Baku. This victory marks her ninth consecutive international win and her second consecutive world championship title.
Why it matters
Kaju's performance establishes her as a dominant force in international judo, marking a significant milestone for Japanese athletics.
Baku, Oct. 7 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Haruka Kaju won gold for the women's 63-kilogram category at the 2026 World Judo Championships on Wednesday, claiming the title in the weight division for the second straight year.
The 26-year-old secured her ninth consecutive international judo tournament victory since December 2024, when she won the Grand Slam event in Tokyo.
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