Joshiro Maruyama: “My career as a Judoka is not over yet.”

＜Tokyo 2020 Olympic＞Japan Men's Judo -66kg Qualification Match Joshiro Maruyama vs Hifumi Abe ➡︎ • 丸山城志郎 対 阿部一二三｜東京2020オリ...
Joshiro Maruyama speaks his feelings, after his loss in an intense 24 minute long match to decide the Olympic qualifier of the -66kg against Hifumi Abe.
Transcription
Q. It may be hard for you to answer after such an intense match, but can you tell us about your current feelings?
Maruyama:
Well… Due to the COVID-19, we had a time when most sport events couldn’t take place.
Nevertheless, I’ve devoted myself and worked hard for today’s match.
I believed in myself. I believed in my wife.And Ono senpai trained with me every single day.
I’m filled with the feeling of gratefulness for those people right now.
Q. You’ve been working hard with a lot of expectations on your back. How was this 24 minute one match with Hifumi Abe?
Maruyama:
Time flew past really fast.I didn’t know it was 24 minutes long, until you just mentioned it to me.But… Although I did lose as a result, I was able to show everything I’ve got.
Q. It was definitely a breathtaking match. Can you tell us what kind of person Hifumi Abe is to you?
Maruyama:
I think that the reason why I was able to become this strong, both physically and mentally, was not because of my own effort.
The existence of Abe, was the reason that drove me to train so hard.He is for sure, an important factor that helped me grow stronger.
Q. You’ve mentioned about Ono senpai, your wife, and all the people who supported you. What are the words you would like to say to them right now?
Maruyama:
The first thing that came up in my mind is… Thank you so much for looking after me, and fight with me until today.
Also, results mean everything in the world of competition, and I lost today.
I wanted to pay back everyone through winning today’s match, so I feel truly sorry that after all, I wasn’t able to give anything back to them.
Q. What kind of words will you have with your wife?
Maruyama:
I want to thank her for coming along so far with me, for something I wanted to do.
Maruyama:
My career as a Judoka is not over yet. I will keep looking forward, and never give up. I will continue to work hard to become stronger both physically and mentally.
【Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games: Japan Men's Judo -66kg Qualification Match】
Venue: Kodokan 7F "Main Dojo" (1-16-30 Kasuga, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-0003, Japan)
*Held behind closed doors to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Judoka:
White: Joshiro Maruyama (Mikihouse)
Blue: Hifumi Abe (Park 24)
#AbeHifumi #MaruyamaJoshiro #judo

[@bartofilms]

This was a very even and tough match between Judokas who give 100% to Judo. For me it is an honor to see Judo played at this level.

[@dorilanicolas7182]

Thanks for translating in English . Maruyama is such a brilliant person and Judoka . It’s one of the best Judokas in the world , and losing a combat doesn’t mean that this is going to change . 🙌🏻👏💪

[@dawoudabdullaev7366]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done for the sport of Judo, Joshiro. I'm sure you will continue to grow and get better in judo and all else. The best is coming. You are an excellent fighter and role model. Keep your head up brother. Tons of love and respect to You, sir.

[@alessia5782]

You did pay us back Joshiro! With your huge determination, strength, courage, this incredible fight that lasted 24 minutes and also with your humanity, humility & emotion . What a beautiful champion and man.

[@ignatiusrasten6007]

Thanks a lot for the translation!!! Joshiro is such a great and modest person. I feel so sorry for him. Hope he'll win the next time!

[@IzunaDestruction]

No less great than the day before the fight. Maruyama is legend, no matter what.

[@danielvila11]

Of course his career is not over. He will back to shine.

[@user-nl2wq1px9o]

でもオリンピックに出るよりもみんなの記憶に残る試合したと思うよ

[@user-uy2sc7wg3r]

Thank you for this video !! Maruyama will be back stronger.

[@wedleteo8444]

You are the best💪🏻

[@luisbobadilla9188]

In every competitive sport there will always be one who wins and one who loses, but the difference is the courage, respect and bravery with which the result is assumed. Maruyama showed us that he has the heart of a Champion..... Hifumi Abe took home the best result this time and with it his pass to Tokyo 2021 but the career of this other fabulous Judoka Joshiro Maruyama is not over ..... he mentioned it in this interview "My career is not over, I never give up"......a great among the greats, with or without Olympic laurels.....All my respect to him.

[@user-db7uv1ep4r]

Maruyama 😔😔😔(

[@ilyasgaming1023]

Thanks you for the translate Maruyama for ever ❤️ 💪🏽

[@travy2256]

Fantastic.

[@belemchoukapik]

You are one of the best joshiro

[@argkex9091]

It is crazy that the current world champion will not represent his country in the Olympics.

[@arrozblanco1]

All my respect, great work, now prepare for next to come.

[@NovaEmotion]

thanks !

[@forevernanamin4463]

丸山城志郎選手と阿部一二三選手 実力は間違いなくオリンピック出場、もはや優勝レベルかもしれない2人 この2人が同じ時代に同じ階級に揃って一枠の出場権を賭けて戦う こんな厳しいことあるんやな… これは神様の悪戯なんかな…

[@captencollin8753]

I will always be your fan

[@luishenriquez5242]

Respect

[@askatang1931]

丸山最高💪🏻💪🏽💪🏾💪🏿

[@man7559]

丸山選手マジでかっこいいわ。頑張ってほしい。言われるまでもないと思うけど

[@user-yd5lt7dr4m]

丸山選手❗️ ずっと応援してます❗️

[@user-kx5jm3ro1g]

人間性も含めて個人的に過去最高の柔道家

[@Zilberbort]

高藤直寿ベスト柔道家

[@Dynamic6000]

There are many who only watch Judo during the Olympics, and because of their rules, they have deprived themselves of being able to see one of the most amazing Judoka. To not see his beautiful Uchimata in the Olympics seems wrong. 😞

[@wsl3119]

For most people that are watching this as just a sport, these guys have trained all their lives for this one moment. Those tears really mean something. I didn’t think Abe won, but that’s life.

[@ahaaha9672]

good job

[@pvlogs6306]

This is so heartbreaking to watch 😢

[@djalma35]

I know exactly what you are feeling. That is a lot things to happen yet. Do not give up. One day after another.

[@DenisGermano]

You are the best, Maruyama !!! You'll back !!

[@judoforlife]

Thank you for translation in english now the hole world cain understand

[@user-oo8pk2qg7e]

SAMURAI！

[@TAROTAI]

Joshiro - your love & your effort is more than payment - domo 💜

[@user-wp1rv1ql3e]

Болеем за тебя, не переживай. Ждём новых побед. Удачи!!!

[@user-lm2kr8kn1u]

а что тут говорят? ты поняла?

[@alphie10]

My heart is broken for Maruyama but he will be remembered even if he doesnt go to the olympics!

[@lelouerec]

You are a excellent judoka ! With class !

[@andreluisamorosodelima1597]

Que hombridade! Gambate Maruyama san.

[@user-nj6hc5ku1t]

It’s ok Joshiro!!!!! You are still my number one ☝️

[@achiinanoga5863]

本当にかっこいい 泣けてきてしまう みんな死ぬ気でひたむきに頑張ってきている 本当に泣けてくるな

[@user-gq3bx3gy9r]

この2人出てたらオリンピックの決勝で当たってたんだろうな

[@fujikotokyo]

涙無しに見ることは不可能に近い

[@donmaluntag3119]

I am really really sorry for this man.😢😭😭. I am not a fan of Judo but I can see through his eyes his inner soul. Seeing him like this really breaks my heart. God please help this man achieve what his heart really desires.😢😢😢

[@renatofigueiredo2005]

You are de best!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@joreji9814]

お疲れ様でした^ - ^

[@TungNguyen-xj2fn]

My idol Maruyama!

[@tungphan7813]

My idol,too

[@CJ-tz1iw]

What a warrior and judoka. The commitment and training top judo players have to make is immense - hard to watch as he is so upset. No Maruyama or Hashimoto at the olympics denies us all. IOC in the future please change the selection criteria to allow two from one country.

[@htdregh]

丸山選手が出場してもおかしくないレベルで拮抗していた。 見事な試合でしたよ。

[@johnkim4022]

마루야마 선수 최선을 다했읍니다. best of the best

[@18joelb]

Maruyama was wrong, he did give us something. He showed us the heart of a warrior. Definitely a champ, win or loss.

[@azamattungatarov6275]

🔥🔥🔥

[@cesarkenjinakane9082]

... é um grande samurai...!

[@michellarson1020]

Maruyama -san ganbatte...totemo subarashi...oniagoziamas...keep on fighting....🇯🇵🇩🇪⚔️🙏🏻⛩

[@j0101393]

It's so brutal to this pair who are the best in the world, so close a match; yet one of them had to be left out. In the Chinese saying：一時瑜亮。Maruyama showed such class and depth as a sportsman and a person. I can only wish that he could reach even higher levels.

[@Stalker-qs3nc]

Один из лучших борцов, легенда

[@mladenmisurovic1201]

This emotions you can't see in others sports .. judo more then life

[@claviokenjiadati1944]

Joshiro, Nippon wa matigatte imassu. Anata to Abe wa tensai na judô senshu dessukara, sankai gurai tatakawanaito wakarimassem! Hontoni kanashissaga burajiru made tsutawatte kimashita! Korekara mo, subarashi, migotôna judôwo missassete kudassai! Tanomimassu!

[@anilphilip546]

Is there a translation of the interview with Abe?

[@sunnyday1471]

Wow, this is the best translation I've ever seen. Who is the translator?

[@KH-lz3ir]

i'm

[@hellenicnavyseals8343]

@@KH-lz3ir im

[@erjacsk1294]

me

[@acetofresh1]

Look at that cauliflower ear man. Certified warrior.

[@Take1000OK]

もらい泣きしてまうやろ

[@GervontA305]

the fair thing would be 3 fights to win 2. but nothing happens champion go ahead because you are for me the best

[@xworks7]

No... And I tell you why, how many times you can repeat your olympic final? None, you only have one chance to win, so... Japan uses this method to simulate that scenario. Don't get me wrong, I would love that Maruyama take the spot, He's awesome and I'm sad for him.

[@GervontA305]

@@xworks7 I do not agree that this is the case since they set up a stage and gave it so much publicity my opinion is that it is 3 win 2 if not because hashimoto does not pamper him with ONO he has the same right.

[@xworks7]

@@GervontA305 So... Olympics have a lot of publicity, but still when you lose, that's it... Only one chance the take the gold. Ono is Olympic and World Champ, not fair to Hashimoto, but Ono already beat him.

[@GervontA305]

@@xworks7 I continue with my opinion of 3 win 2 Abe is more irregular than Maruyama, we'll see at the Olympiad. but hey they decided a single fight had to win yes or yes good luck and blessings

[@xworks7]

@@GervontA305 what's your point?, I also believe Maruyama is a better choice, Abe suffered a lot against Lombardo. But 2 of 3 give you a second chance, that's not the way Olympics works, and that mindset is invaluable, it's kill or be killed.

[@AlessandroPossagno]

Grande Campione

[@maxhope7691]

My heart is broken, Maruyama missed 2016 Olympics due to his injuring, and this time :< Abe is definitely a great fighter and he also won world championship. But I saw the wrist and skirt grabbing during their fight that the refereer didn't do anything, not sure if it was fair according to IJF rules. Well, wish Maruyama all the best in his fate.

[@u.s.a.washingtond.c.2862]

Some refrees are deepshit.. they literally avoid such little things in the match may be they are corrupt or dishonest. Giving shido without reason..stopping the match at the time of throw...so what can we do..?

[@howardlam6181]

@@u.s.a.washingtond.c.2862 At least Abe won the gold medal.

[@user-cq3cf8ib3f]

自分を信じて、妻を信じてのところでもう涙腺が崩壊する😭

[@user-pb1ud5jx5v]

Велики японский самурай !

[@masayaka9177]

Live today, fight tomorrow. Ganbatte

[@crossxcounter]

こんなん観てると自分がゴミクズと思えてくる

[@MoonlightJudo]

Althouh I'm a Korean, I truly respect him.

[@jameswaugh1134]

Can we see the fight?

[@eruston]

Maruyama is the one who can regularly beat Abe, of course he is not done!

[@user-or7wn6kl4v]

🤔 перевод можно

[@glegoo6709]

剣闘獣と闘って勝てるってところが持久力あるよなぁ

[@user-fo2rg1vk1f]

正直丸山が勝つと思っていました 試合でも五分五分で 面白い試合が観られたのは 柔道をやってる人やってない人関係なく 財産になると私は思いました オリンピックがやるやらない関係なく 阿部選手には金が必須だ思いました

[@beskeptic]

Maruyama walked out from this fight greater than Abe

[@haydenfu9053]

Why does one have to be better than the other? They both had a great match so don’t take anything away from their performances

[@beskeptic]

@@haydenfu9053 I'm saying that even Maruyama having lost the match, he represented better the values of judo than Abe (in this single ocasion). Its easier to the loser to complain and make excuses than the winner. Even the result of the match beeing controversial

[@beskeptic]

"In every competitive sport there will always be one who wins and one who loses, but the difference is the courage, respect and bravery with which the result is assumed. Maruyama showed us that he has the heart of a Champion" As Luis Bobadilla said down on the comments.

[@qkdghk91]

한국어 번역즘 해주실분??

[@hamzab9991]

He lost again against Abe in 2023 World championship final😢

[@user-mk1xg9oh4p]

🇰🇬🥋

[@christopherjohnson1391]

耳無くなっとる、鍛錬の証やんな

[@hoituthien]

A di đà phật... 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙇🙇🙇🙇

[@user-tq3rj9xs9j]

End=and

[@user-de1dj9hd7e]

I hate to say it but they fooked him over

[@mohamedbelbachir1352]

I wish we had the Japanese mentality Algerian regretful

[@sofo4533]

3:53記者の喋り方、宗教の教祖みたい

[@daxxmvm5166]

Can someone explain me,Maruyama and Abe are enemyes,and why?

[@user-iu6ly2rk6d]

Ты лучше. Аббе не заслуженно на олимпиаду отправили он ему не сделал .Маруяма красавчик

[@Ssp-lw2el]

Japnese 🐯tigers🐅🐯

[@user-bs4kt7kl7w]

可哀そうだよ。ほっといてやれよ。オリンピックに何年もかけて来たんだぜ。

[@sakutaro58]

オリンピックの枠増やしてほしいな。なんで世界レベルの人が出場できないのか？ 国対抗？それはスポーツマンの祭典ではないよね？

[@user-ow9ll3no7m]

それはめっちゃわかる でも国の代表1人がみんなの気持ちを背負って最後まで諦めずに自分の母国のために頑張って頑張って各国の最強の人を倒して金メダルを取るってのが輝かしいんではないかなって思います！

[@user-rd2sb3sj7t]

それが五輪や

[@maksprimorskiy2721]

Что случилось у него?

[@Kimishiro]

Проиграл Абэ Хифуми и не смог пойти на олимпиаду

[@judoforlife]

Puting pressure on this tow ,. No way they sould be bouth going to the Olympic

[@moussatube6331]

恐ろしい丸山が戻ってきて、すべてに復讐する

[@ClovisRoisDesFrancs]

[@theonlyakuma]

I hope he doesn't commit sudoku...

[@music6107]

Thank you for banning live broadcasting in Russia🇷🇺 (this is sarcasm)

[@andresaguilar2235]

Vpn japan app was the solution my friend

[@music6107]

@@andresaguilar2235 yes, I did.

[@aminabdi8031]

I think he could fight better and win but i think he fought abe with fear

[@iin2011]

男が泣いたらあかん

[@user-cz3cl1xd8u]

これは例外

[@user-ls9ul6gu9w]

確かに負けて泣くのは心が弱い 男は勝って泣くべき

[@user-dq8zg5fq7h]

自分のことではなく、支えてもらった色んな想いが涙になったと思います。世界トップクラスにしかわからない気持ちだと思うので、理屈ではわかっていても溢れ出たのだと思うのです

[@user-sk1lt1th5v]

泣きたければ泣けばいいと思うけどね。

[@tomruoc6027]

I love u girl