Yang Yung-wei Defeats Kazakh Opponent, Advances to Judo Asian Championships Final
Taiwanese judoka Yang Yung-wei defeated Kazakh opponent Davlatov in the semi-finals of the men's 60kg category at the Asian Judo Championships with his signature triangle choke, advancing to the final match. This marks his second consecutive year reaching the final, where he will contend for his first Asian Championships gold medal.
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TAIPEI (CNA) - At the Asian Judo Championships held in China, world No. 8 Taiwanese judoka Yang Yung-wei defeated Kazakh opponent Davlatov in the men's 60kg semi-final today with his signature triangle choke, successfully advancing to the gold medal match.
Yang Yung-wei, who has finished with a silver medal for two consecutive years at the Asian Judo Championships, once again displayed dominance, progressing through the ranks. In the semi-final, he faced Kazakh opponent Sherzod Davlatov once more, reprising last year's semi-final encounter. Yang Yung-wei secured the victory with his signature triangle choke, moving on to the gold medal match and challenging for his first Asian Championships gold medal of his career. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150416
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Yang Yung-wei, who has finished with a silver medal for two consecutive years at the Asian Judo Championships, once again displayed dominance, progressing through the ranks. In the semi-final, he faced Kazakh opponent Sherzod Davlatov once more, reprising last year's semi-final encounter. Yang Yung-wei secured the victory with his signature triangle choke, moving on to the gold medal match and challenging for his first Asian Championships gold medal of his career. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150416
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