About Shokichi Natsui
Lived 1925 – 2006 (aged 80). Shokichi Natsui was a Japanese judoka.
was a Japanese judoka from the Akita Prefecture. He became the first world champion in judo, winning the title at the 1956 World Judo Championships in Tokyo, by beating Yoshihiko Yoshimatsu in the final. As there were no weight classes in the world championships until 1965, Natsui was the only champion in 1956. The 1956 championship had 31 competitors from 21 countries.
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Who was Shokichi Natsui?
Japanese judoka
When was Shokichi Natsui born?
Shokichi Natsui was born on 19 October 1925 in Oga.
When did Shokichi Natsui die?
Shokichi Natsui died on 13 September 2006 in Oga.
What was Shokichi Natsui's occupation?
Shokichi Natsui was a judoka.
What nationality was Shokichi Natsui?
Shokichi Natsui was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shokichi Natsui. https://biography.guide/shokichi-natsui/
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