Tomita, Takeda, and Shikama Claim Victories at Opening Day of 2025 Women’s Judo Championships
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The 2025 Women’s Judo Championships commenced August 13th at the Okayama Prefectural General Ground Gymnasium (Zip Arena Okayama), with Tomita Iori, Takeda Momoka, and Shikama Nanami emerging as the first-day winners in their respective weight classes. The competition, running through August 17th, showcases top talent from across Japan, setting the stage for a thrilling tournament.
Championship Firsts: A Look at the Day’s Winners
The opening day saw fierce competition across multiple weight divisions. Tomita Iori (48kg class), Takeda Momoka (52kg class), and Shikama Nanami (57kg class) distinguished themselves, securing victories and positioning themselves as early contenders for the overall championship title.
48kg Division: Tomita Iori Dominates
The 48kg weight class featured 48 entries, with Tomita Iori of Hiroshima Minami High School ultimately claiming the top spot. She defeated Takehara Moena (Shiga, Mt. Hiei High School) in the final match. Inoue Aito (Tokushima, Seigakuen High School) and Ueda Kokoro (Miyazaki, Miyazaki Nihon University High School) shared third place, while Taniguchi Eri, Fujii Ayaha, Shimada Reinoa, and Yamade Aiko rounded out the top five.
Round 1 Action: Key Matchups and Techniques
The initial round of competition provided a glimpse into the skill and strategy on display. Several matches concluded quickly, demonstrating the athletes’ precision and power.
- Tezuka Miu (Miyagi, Tohoku High School) defeated Komatsu Misato (Nagano, Matsusho Gakuen High School) with a Collar Shift in 1 minute and 13 seconds.
- Yoshioka Nanami (Ehime, Nitta High School) secured a win over Nakasone Miku (Okinawa, Okinawa Shogaku High School) using a Combined technique in 2 minutes and 8 seconds.
- Tachibana Miyu (Aomori, Hachinohe Nishi High School) triumphed over Sato Haruka (Niigata, Niigata Daiichi High School) with a Committee throw in just 1 minute and 2 seconds.
- Furushiro Natsumi (Kagoshima, Kokubun Chuo High School) won against Katayama Momoka (Shimane, Izumo Nishi High School) utilizing an Inner thigh throw at 1 minute and 24 seconds.
- Mahigashi Kotowa (Gunma, Tokiwa High School) secured a victory over Misaki Serena (Ishikawa, Kanazawa Gakuin University High School) with a Non-regular[DH] technique in 1 minute and 19 seconds.
- Morishita Minamichi (Shizuoka, Fujieda Junshin High School) defeated Nishimura Ayara (Nara, Tenri High School) with a Combined technique in 1 minute and 42 seconds.
- Suganami Nanami (Fukushima, Iwaki Agricultural High School) and Komi Kana (Kochi, Kochi High School) ended in a No war decision.
- Fujii Ayaha (Gifu, Minokamo High School) advanced due to a Withdrawal by Kitaguchi Aika (Oita, Yanagigaura High School) at 1 minute and 14 seconds.
- Matsuyama Kokomi (Kumamoto, Kumamoto Nishitaka) won against Taguchi Hyakumo (Aichi, Meijo University High School) with a Dominant[技あり] throw.
- Shimada Reinoa (Tochigi, Ashikaga University Women’s High School) defeated Katagiri Meo (Akita, Noshiro High School) with a Committee throw in just 39 seconds.
- Sasaki Ryūryu (Hokkaido, North Sea High School) secured a win over Isomura Kokoha (Saga, Saga Commercial High School) using a Collar Shield at 3 minutes and 14 seconds.
- Murakami Maina (Yamaguchi, Takakawa Gakuen High School) triumphed over Yamazaki Hatsune (Saitama, Takenan High School) with a Departure throw in 2 minutes and 22 seconds.
- Yamade Aiko (Nagasaki, Nagasaki Meisei High School) won against Naga Kaedena (Kanagawa, Toin Gakuen High School) with a Dominant[有効] throw.
- Nonaka Mirai Takashi (Iwate, Minamimasa Mirai Takashi) defeated Kitagawa Yuuki (Fukui, Tsuruga High School) with a dominant[僅差] throw.
- Ueda Kokoro (Miyazaki, Miyazaki Nihon University High School) secured a victory over Kawano Yukine (Yamanashi, Fuji Gakuen High School) with a Dominant[僅差] throw.
- Noguchi Yua (Fukuoka, Keiai High School) defeated Tachibana Kokoa (Kyoto, Ritsumeikan Uji High School) with a Committee throw in 3 minutes and 31 seconds.
The opening day of the 2025 Women’s Judo Championships has set a high bar for competition, and fans eagerly anticipate the continued action as the tournament progresses.
