Judo: Japan crowns two new world champions in Baku
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What happened
Akari Omori claimed her first world title at -57kg, defeating reigning champion Eteri Liparteliani in golden score. At -73kg, Ryuga Tanaka overcame Makhmadbek Makhmadbekov in a tight final to secure gold and complete a double triumph for Japan.
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