Japan's Miku Takaichi claimed the women's 63-kilogram division at the judo World Masters in Jerusalem on Wednesday, downing Laura Fazliu of Kosovo by ippon in the final.Takaichi displayed fine foot-throwing and groundwork techniques throughout her five bouts and wrapped up the title with a big outer reap late on in the final.Although the 28-year-old missed out on a medal for the second straight Olympics in Tokyo in the summer of 2021 and underwent left knee surgery this February, she has since bounced back strongly.Takaichi won the national championship in her division on her return in Octo…READ FULL ARTICLE
