Judo: World championships

Judo: World championships

Japan's Ryuju Nagayama waves after winning gold in the men's 60-kilogram category at the world judo championships in Budapest on June 13, 2025.

Judo: World championships

Judo: World championships

Japan's Ryuju Nagayama poses after winning gold in the men's 60-kilogram category at the world judo championships in Budapest on June 13, 2025.

Judo: World championships

Judo: World championships

Japan's Ryuju Nagayama poses after winning gold in the men's 60-kilogram category at the world judo championships in Budapest on June 13, 2025.

Judo: World championships

Judo: World championships

Japan's Ryuju Nagayama poses after winning gold in the men's 60-kilogram category at the world judo championships in Budapest on June 13, 2025.

Judo: World championships

Judo: World championships

Japan's Ryuju Nagayama (blue) competes against France's Romain Valadier Picard in the men's 60-kilogram final at the world judo championships in Budapest on June 13, 2025.

Judo: World championships

Judo: World championships

Japan's Ryuju Nagayama (blue) competes against France's Romain Valadier Picard in the men's 60-kilogram final at the world judo championships in Budapest on June 13, 2025.

Judo: World championships

Judo: World championships

Japan's Ryuju Nagayama (blue) competes against France's Romain Valadier Picard in the men's 60-kilogram final at the world judo championships in Budapest on June 13, 2025.

Judo: World championships

Judo: World championships

Japan's Ryuju Nagayama (blue) competes against France's Romain Valadier Picard in the men's 60-kilogram final at the world judo championships in Budapest on June 13, 2025.

Judo: World championships

Judo: World championships

Japan's Ryuju Nagayama (blue) competes against France's Romain Valadier Picard in the men's 60-kilogram final at the world judo championships in Budapest on June 13, 2025.

Judo: World championships

Judo: World championships

Japan's Ryuju Nagayama (blue) competes against France's Romain Valadier Picard in the men's 60-kilogram final at the world judo championships in Budapest on June 13, 2025.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Photo shows a tattoo reading "kiritsu," meaning "discipline" in Japanese, on the left arm of Venezuelan wrestler Raiber Jose Rodriguez Orozco during a men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram repechage match against Egypt's Moamen Mohamed at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Japanese athletes return home from Paris

Japanese athletes return home from Paris

Yuka Kagami (front, L) and Kenichiro Fumita (front, R), who won wrestling golds at the Paris Olympics in the women's freestyle 76-kilogram and the men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram, respectively, pose for photos at Haneda airport in Tokyo upon their return from France on Aug. 13, 2024.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram gold medalist Kenichiro Fumita of Japan poses with his medal at the Paris Olympics Champions Park at the Trocadero in Paris on Aug. 7, 2024.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram gold medalist Kenichiro Fumita of Japan poses with his medal at the Paris Olympics Champions Park at the Trocadero in the French capital on Aug. 7, 2024.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram gold medalist Kenichiro Fumita (L) and women's freestyle 68-kilogram bronze medalist Nonoka Ozaki, both of Japan, take selfies with spectators at the Paris Olympics Champions Park at the Trocadero in the French capital on Aug. 7, 2024.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram gold medalist Kenichiro Fumita of Japan takes a selfie with spectators at the Paris Olympics Champions Park at the Trocadero in the French capital on Aug. 7, 2024.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita of Japan reacts after beating Cao Liguo of China in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

(From L) The national flags of North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Japan and China are raised during the medal ceremony for the men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram wrestling competition at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita of Japan waves to the crowd after beating Cao Liguo of China in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita (L) of Japan competes against Cao Liguo of China en route to winning the men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram wrestling final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita of Japan celebrates after beating Cao Liguo of China in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita of Japan celebrates with his national flag after beating Cao Liguo of China in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita of Japan kisses his gold medal during the medal ceremony after winning the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram competition at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita (2nd from L) of Japan poses for a selfie on the podium after winning gold in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram competition at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris alongside silver medalist Cao Liguo (far L) of China and bronze medalists Zholaman Sharshenbekov (2nd from R) of Kyrgyzstan and Ri Se Ung of North Korea.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita (2nd from L) of Japan poses at the medal ceremony after winning gold in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram competition at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris alongside silver medalist Cao Liguo (far L) of China and bronze medalists Zholaman Sharshenbekov (2nd from R) of Kyrgyzstan and Ri Se Ung of North Korea.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita (2nd from L) of Japan poses at the medal ceremony after winning gold in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram competition at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris alongside silver medalist Cao Liguo (far L) of China and bronze medalists Zholaman Sharshenbekov (2nd from R) of Kyrgyzstan and Ri Se Ung of North Korea.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita (2nd from L) of Japan poses for a photo at the medal ceremony after winning gold in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram competition at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris alongside silver medalist Cao Liguo (far L) of China and bronze medalists Zholaman Sharshenbekov (2nd from R) of Kyrgyzstan and Ri Se Ung of North Korea.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita poses at the medal ceremony after winning gold in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram competition at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita poses at the medal ceremony after winning gold in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram competition at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita poses at the medal ceremony after winning gold in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram competition at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita (R) of Japan reacts after beating Cao Liguo of China in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita of Japan celebrates after beating Cao Liguo of China in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita of Japan reacts after beating Cao Liguo of China in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita (R) of Japan reacts after beating Cao Liguo of China in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita of Japan poses after beating Cao Liguo of China in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita of Japan celebrates after beating Cao Liguo of China in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita (R) of Japan reacts after beating Cao Liguo of China in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita (bottom) of Japan competes en route to beating Cao Liguo of China in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita (bottom) of Japan competes against Cao Liguo of China in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita of Japan celebrates after beating Cao Liguo of China in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita (top) of Japan competes en route to beating Cao Liguo of China in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita (L) of Japan competes en route to beating Cao Liguo of China in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita (R) of Japan competes en route to beating Cao Liguo of China in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita (L) of Japan competes against Zholaman Sharshenbekov of Kyrgyzstan in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram semifinals at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 5, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita (L) of Japan competes against Zholaman Sharshenbekov of Kyrgyzstan in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram semifinals at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 5, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita of Japan reacts after beating Zholaman Sharshenbekov of Kyrgyzstan in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram semifinals at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 5, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita (bottom) of Japan competes against Zholaman Sharshenbekov of Kyrgyzstan in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram semifinals at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 5, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita of Japan poses after beating Zholaman Sharshenbekov of Kyrgyzstan in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram semifinals at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 5, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita (L) of Japan hugs Zholaman Sharshenbekov of Kyrgyzstan after beating him in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram semifinals at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 5, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Paris Olympics: Wrestling

Kenichiro Fumita (L) of Japan competes against Zholaman Sharshenbekov of Kyrgyzstan in the wrestling men's Greco-Roman 60-kilogram semifinals at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 5, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.