Can anybody beat Haruka Kaju?
By by Oon Yeoh of American Judo System and JudoInside
Haruka Kaju (JPN) is a remarkable player in many respects. She came out of nowhere and won the 2024 Tokyo Grand Slam, defeating top Japanese teammates in the semifinal and final. She then went on to win the 2025 Paris Grand Slam, the 2025…
Haruka Kaju (JPN) is a remarkable player in many respects. She came out of nowhere and won the 2024 Tokyo Grand Slam, defeating top Japanese teammates in the semifinal and final. She then went on to win the 2025 Paris Grand Slam, the 2025…
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