www.judoinside.com18/06
Shiho Tanaka in golden form and defeats Cvjetko
The women’s U70kg final at the 2025 World Judo Championships in Budapest delivered a captivating clash of styles and strategies as Shiho Tanaka of Japan overcame Croatia’s Lara Cvjetko to claim her first world title. In a contest marked by tactical precision, gripping duels, and a tense golden score period, it was Tanaka who ultimately found the answer, restoring Japan’s supremacy in the category after Saki Niizoe’s triumph in 2023.