Karen Nun Ira (ヌンイラ 華蓮, Nun'ira Karen, born 23 May 1991 in Funabashi, Chiba) is a Japanese judoka.[1]

Karen Nun-Ira
Personal information
Born (1991-05-23) 23 May 1991 (age 33)
OccupationJudoka
Sport
CountryJapan
SportJudo
Weight class–70 kg
Achievements and titles
World Champ.Silver (2014)
Asian Champ.Bronze (2013, 2015)
Medal record
Women's judo
Representing  Japan
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2014 Chelyabinsk ‍–‍70 kg
Asian Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Bangkok ‍–‍70 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Kuwait City ‍–‍70 kg
IJF Grand Prix
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Budapest ‍–‍70 kg
Profile at external databases
IJF10014
JudoInside.com45840
Updated on 4 July 2023

Her mother is Japanese and a feng shui master, while her father is Ghanaian.[2]

Nun-Ira started judo at the age of 14.[2]

In 2010, Nun-Ira entered International Pacific University and was trained by former Olympic and world champion Toshihiko Koga.[2]

In 2014, Nun-Ira belonged to Ryotokuji Gakuen after graduating from the university.[2]

Nun-Ira won the silver medal in the middleweight division (‍–‍70 kg) at the 2014 World Judo Championships.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Nun Ira collects silver at judo worlds". The Japan Times. Kyodo. 29 August 2014. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d e ヌンイラ華蓮、弱点70キロ級大健闘の銀[permanent dead link] Nikkan Sports 2014-8-29
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