About Jōshirō Maruyama
Born 1993. Jōshirō Maruyama is a Japanese judoka.
is a Japanese retired & 2021 World Judo Championships.
Maruyama had a fierce rivalry with fellow Japanese -66 kg competitor, Hifumi Abe. The two fought in a highly anticipated and specially organized match to decide which player would be Japan's representative in the weight category for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The match ran almost twenty minutes into golden score, at which point Abe defeated Maruyama with an ouchi-gari, scoring waza-ari and ending the match.
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Who is Jōshirō Maruyama?
Japanese judoka
When was Jōshirō Maruyama born?
Jōshirō Maruyama was born on 11 August 1993 in Miyazaki Prefecture.
What is Jōshirō Maruyama's occupation?
Jōshirō Maruyama is a judoka.
What nationality is Jōshirō Maruyama?
Jōshirō Maruyama is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jōshirō Maruyama. https://biography.guide/joshiro-maruyama/
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