Shinya Katabuchi Explained

Country:Japan
Weight Class:+100 kg
Regionals Type:AS
Regionals Rank:1
Regionals Year:2007
Updated:16 February 2022

is a Japanese judoka. He was born in Kishiwada, Osaka,[1] and began judo at the age of 8.[1] He entered the Japan Racing Association after graduating from Kokushikan University. On 9 December 2007, he defeated world champion Teddy Riner at Jigoro Kano Cup Judo World Grandprix.

Notes and References

  1. News: Baseball Magazine Sha Co., Ltd. 近代柔道 2004年2月号 平成15年度後期全日本強化選手名鑑. 2004-02-20.