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Japan claimed two more gold medals Tuesday at the World Judo Championships in Baku, with Ryuga Tanaka winning the men's 73kg title and Akari Omori taking gold in the women's 57kg category. The wins continue Japan's strong run at this year's tournament.
Japanese judo siblings Hifumi and Uta Abe both won world championship titles on a demanding day of competition in Baku. Their victories underscore the strength of Japanese judo internationally. Full details of the finals were not immediately available.
Japan opened the World Judo Championships in Baku with a gold medal from Wakana Koga in the women's 48kg and a bronze from Ryuju Nagayama in the men's 60kg. Competition continues in the remaining weight divisions in the days ahead.
