1996 Atlanta Olympic Judo Players' Profile

48kg Ryoko TAMURA

1. Date of Birth (M/D/Y) : 9/06/75
   Place of Birth : Fukuoka
   Height / weight : 146cm/48kg

2. Which kind of Judo would you like to show us at the Olympic Games?
   This will be my second participation to the Olympic Games.
   I only won Silver Medal at the last Olympic Games held in Barcelona.
   What I aim for for this Atlanta is, off course, to obtain the Gold Medal.
   I've been training for 4 years for it.
   But, regardless of if it is the Olympic Games or not, I will be satisfied if I could play my ordinary Judo, my own Judo at Atlanta.

3. Speciality in waza : Seoi-nage

4. Which kind of message would you like to give us through Judo?
   The magnificent refreshingness of throwing the opponent and the fascination of IPPON, these are what I would like to show and people all over the world to watch.
   Nowadays, Judo became World's JUDO.
   If many people wish to start practicing Judo by watching the Atlanta Olympic Judo Games, it will be fantastic!
   

5. What do you enjoy other than Judo?
   I will definitely drink Coca-Cola at Atlanta!

6. Do you have any message to web-audience all over the world?
   The coming Olympics is a great stage held once every 4 years, when the whole world becomes unique.
   Sports links the whole world to one.
   Everyone will blaze with enthuthiasm at Atlanta!