Judo: Double Olympic champ Tani makes jump from 4th to 6th dan

Judo: Double Olympic champ Tani makes jump from 4th to 6th dan

Retired Japanese female judoka and politician Ryoko Tani, seen in this undated file photo, has been promoted from fourth to sixth dan, accomplishing the rare feat of skipping black-belt ranks based on time in grade and service to the sport, judo officials said Jan. 15, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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