Karen Nun-Ira Explained

Country:Japan
Weight Class:–70 kg
Worlds Rank:2
Worlds Year:2014
Worlds Weight:Women's 70 kg
Regionals Type:AS
Regionals Rank:3
Regionals Year:2013
Regionals Year2:2015
Updated:4 July 2023

is a Japanese judoka.[1]

Her mother is Japanese and a feng shui master, while her father is Ghanaian.[2]

Nun-Ira started judo at the age of 14.[2]

In 2010, Nun-Ira entered International Pacific University and was trained by former Olympic and world champion Toshihiko Koga.[2]

In 2014, Nun-Ira belonged to Ryotokuji Gakuen after graduating from the university.[2]

Nun-Ira won the silver medal in the middleweight division (70 kg) at the 2014 World Judo Championships.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Nun Ira collects silver at judo worlds. The Japan Times. Kyodo. August 29, 2014. September 6, 2014.
  2. http://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/p-sp-tp0-20140830-1358764.html ヌンイラ華蓮、弱点70キロ級大健闘の銀