19 February 2010

Strong Japanese team present at IJF GP in Düsseldorf

Strong Japanese team present at IJF GP in Düsseldorf

You can download the draw of the IJF Grand Prix of Düsseldorf below. The world’s number one U60kg Hiraoka Hiroaki (JPN) is present. As well as both leaders of the World Ranking in the U66kg category. Khashbaatar Tsagaanbaatar (MGL-1) and Miyaragchaa Sanjaasuren are separated in the fighting schedule.
Both Japanese World Ranking leaders in the U48kg and U57kg class will participate. Tomoko Fukumi (JPN-1) will fight Theresa Diermeier (GER) who will celebrate her 20st birthday on Sunday. You can see how generous Fukumi is, but she may go for her own present and prolong last year’s title.
Kaori Matsumoto (JPN-1) has to deal with Alessia Regis (ITA) in her first match.

Judoka from 45 countries will participate in Düsseldorf, making a total of more than 350 fighters. Among the fighters five World Champions and 24 other World Chs medalwinners. The IJF will divide a price money of 100.000 US Dollars,

Follow the live coverage this weekend starting 09.30 o’clock.