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Fil-Japanese judoka bows out of 2016 Olympics
Fil-Japanese judoka bows out of 2016 Olympics
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Published Aug 09, 2016 09:30 PM PHT
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Updated Aug 10, 2016 01:51 AM PHT
MANILA - Italy's Matteo Marconcini defeated Filipino-Japanese Judoka Kodo Nakano by ippon in the men's -81 kg division to move on to the round of 32 of the Judo competition at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
MANILA - Italy's Matteo Marconcini defeated Filipino-Japanese Judoka Kodo Nakano by ippon in the men's -81 kg division to move on to the round of 32 of the Judo competition at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Nakano, a last-minute addition to the Olympics due to an injury suffered by Iran's entry, struggled against the bigger Marconcini, who managed to hold the Pinoy down for 20 seconds, ending the match at around the 1:20 mark.
Nakano, a last-minute addition to the Olympics due to an injury suffered by Iran's entry, struggled against the bigger Marconcini, who managed to hold the Pinoy down for 20 seconds, ending the match at around the 1:20 mark.
Prior to his loss, Nakano, who is based in Japan together with his Filipina mother, was one of the seven athletes left representing the country in the games.
Prior to his loss, Nakano, who is based in Japan together with his Filipina mother, was one of the seven athletes left representing the country in the games.
Nakano also competed for the Philippines in the 2015 SEA Games in Singapore but failed to win a medal.
Nakano also competed for the Philippines in the 2015 SEA Games in Singapore but failed to win a medal.
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