Japanese judoka Hifumi Abe became the champion of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, defending his title and becoming a two-time Olympic champion. Abe competed in the 66 kg weight category and won in the final against Willian Lima from Brazil.
Men, 66 kg
1. Hifumi Abe (Japan)
2. Willian Lima (Brazil)
3. Denis Veru (Moldova)
3. Gusman Kirgizbayev (Kazakhstan)
In addition, Hifumi's sister, Uta Abe, who is also the current Olympic champion, unfortunately lost in the 1/8 finals to the representative of Uzbekistan Diyor Keldiyorov. Thus, Uta's winning streak, which has lasted since 2019, was interrupted.
