Sofiane Milous Judoka

Sofiane Milous

Country:France
Born:1 July 1988 (31 years)
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French lightweight Sofiane Milous was European Champion U60kg in Vienna in 2010. He participated at various World Championships. French Champion in 2011 and 2015. Won the African Open in 2015 and 10 World Cup medals.

Unstoppable world champion Naohisa Takato maintains winning run

21 Jun 2014 17:25

World champion Takato Naohisa (JPN) preserved his world number one status as he defeated European silver medallist and world number two Amiran Papinashvili (GEO) in the -60kg final. Takato, 21, who is unbeaten on the World Judo Tour since 2012, fired forward to win by ippon with 90 seconds later after absorbing the best attacks of his opponent. Takato pointed at the Japanese flag on his judogi to show his pride and note the success of his team on the opening day. Read more

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Orkhan Safarov and Vugar Shirinli spoil home crowd Azerbaijan

9 May 2014 16:05

World Championships bronze medallist Orkhan Safarov (AZE) had the measure of his teammate and Samsun Grand Prix bronze medallist Vugar Shirinli (AZE) in the -60kg final. Tbilisi Grand Prix winner Safarov, 22, and Shirinli, 21, are two of Azerbaijan’s most accomplished young judoka as the hosts are blessed with an abundance of riches in the men’s lightweight category. Shirinli was second best as he accumulated three shido penalties and finally succumbed to his compatriot as he frantically tapped out as Safarov pulled on his arm. Read more