Shinya Katabuchi (片渕 慎弥, Katabuchi Shin'ya, born 24 October 1983) is a Japanese judoka. He was born in Kishiwada, Osaka,[1] and began judo at the age of 8.[1] He entered the Japan Racing Association after graduating from Kokushikan University. On 9 December 2007, he defeated world champion Teddy Riner at Jigoro Kano Cup Judo World Grandprix.

Shinya Katabuchi
Personal information
Born (1983-10-24) 24 October 1983 (age 41)
OccupationJudoka
Sport
CountryJapan
SportJudo
Weight class+100 kg
Achievements and titles
Asian Champ.Gold (2007)
Medal record
Men's judo
Representing  Japan
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place 2007 Kuwait City Open
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Kuwait City +100 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Jeju +100 kg
World Juniors Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Jeju +100 kg
Asian Junior Championships
Silver medal – second place 2001 Hi Chi Minh +100 kg
Summer Universiade
Bronze medal – third place 2003 Jeju Open
Profile at external databases
JudoInside.com22945
Updated on 16 February 2022

References

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  1. ^ a b "近代柔道 2004年2月号 平成15年度後期全日本強化選手名鑑". Baseball Magazine Sha Co., Ltd. 20 February 2004.
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