Japan snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in a dramatic and
contentious showdown with France to retain the mixed teams title at
the World Judo Championships here.
Three-time Olympic champion Teddy Riner is set to make his first
appearance at a World Judo Championships in six years but is not
expected to represent France in the mixed teams competition here.
Young talent Tatsuru Saito claimed the men's heavyweight crown, while reigning Asian champion Sanshiro Murao won the men's 90-kilogram division as judo's World Masters wrapped up on Dec. 22 in Jerusalem.