Japanese judoka Uta Abe became world champion for the 6th time in her career at the World Judo Championships held in Baku.

Offsideplus.az reports that competing in the -52 kg weight category, the Olympic champion defeated all her opponents to reach the top of the podium.

It should be noted that none of the Azerbaijani judokas competing today were able to win a medal. On the first day of the tournament, Ahmad Yusifov (-60 kg) won a gold medal. The World Championships will conclude on October 11.