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An Baul retires
Athlete Retirement

An Baul retires

An Baul, the nemesis of Joshiro Maruyama, has retired from competition.

Sep 9, 2026
Athlete RetirementThe Best of Christa Deguchi

The Best of Christa Deguchi

Best moments from Deguchi's career.

Mar 26, 2026
Athlete RetirementSagi Muki retires

Sagi Muki retires

Former World Champion Sagi Muki, well-known for his sode and his friendship with World Champion Saeid Mollaei, has retired. 

Feb 16, 2026
Athlete RetirementAndreja Leski retires

Andreja Leski retires

Andreja Leski, Slovenia's third -63kg Olympic Champion, retires from competition.

Feb 13, 2026
Athlete RetirementTsunoda retires

Tsunoda retires

Natsumi Tsunoda, Japan’s triple World Champion and Olympic gold medalist in the -48kg division is retiring from competition. 

Jan 30, 2026
Athlete RetirementHashimoto retires

Hashimoto retires

Japan’s former World Champion Soichi Hashimoto has announced his retirement from competitive judo.

Nov 13, 2025

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