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{{short description|Filipino-Japanese judoka}}
{{Short description|Filipino judoka (born 1996)}}
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{{nihongo|'''Kiyomi Watanabe'''|渡辺 聖未|Watanabe Kiyomi|born August 25, 1996}} is a Filipino [[judoka]] who has represented the [[Philippines]] in international competitions including the [[2020 Summer Olympics]] and the [[2024 Summer Olympics]].
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{{MedalCompetition|Asian Youth Judo Championships}}
{{MedalGold|Hong Kong 2014| 63kg }}
{{MedalBronze|Hainan 2013| 63kg }}
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{{nihongo|'''Kiyomi Watanabe'''|渡辺 聖未|Watanabe Kiyomi}} is a [[Japanese people|Japanese]]-[[Filipinos|Filipino]] [[judoka]] who has represented the [[Philippines]] in international competitions including the [[2020 Summer Olympics]].


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
She was born on August 25, 1996<ref name="asiangames2014prof">{{cite news|title=Athletes Profile - WATANABE Kiyomi|url=http://iis.siccsports.com:81/Sports/Biographies/Athletes_Profile/?ParticCode=5115349&lang=en|accessdate=February 13, 2017|work=17th Asian Games Incheon 2014|publisher=17th Asian Games Organizing Committee}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Cin|first=Stanley|url=http://www.cebu.gov.ph/news/filipino-japanese-judoka-enjoys-competing-for-the-philippines/|title=Filipino-Japanese judoka enjoys competing for the Philippines - Cebu Provincial Government|publisher=www.cebu.gov.ph|date=December 26, 2013|accessdate=June 20, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923201521/http://www.cebu.gov.ph/news/filipino-japanese-judoka-enjoys-competing-for-the-philippines/|archive-date=September 23, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> in [[Cebu City]] to a [[Filipinos|Filipino]] mother from [[Mandaue]] and a [[Japanese people|Japanese]] father. She spent some part of her childhood in Cebu City and studied at St. Paul Learning Center. She moved to Japan when she was eight years old.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web|author=Reijet Jarreau Lazaro Pelea, Tridel Technologies Inc.|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/despite-language-barrier-fil-japanese-rises/|title=Despite language barrier, Fil-Japanese rises &#124; Manila Bulletin &#124; Latest Breaking News &#124; News Philippines|publisher=Mb.com.ph|date=December 21, 2013|accessdate=February 15, 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140303053805/http://www.mb.com.ph/despite-language-barrier-fil-japanese-rises/|archivedate=March 3, 2014}}</ref>
She was born on August 25, 1996 in [[Cebu City]] to a [[Filipinos|Filipino]] mother from [[Mandaue]] and a [[Japanese people|Japanese]] father from [[Yamanashi Prefecture]]. She spent some part of her childhood in Cebu City and studied at St. Paul Learning Center. She moved to Japan when she was eight years old.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web|author=Reijet Jarreau Lazaro Pelea, Tridel Technologies Inc.|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/despite-language-barrier-fil-japanese-rises/|title=Despite language barrier, Fil-Japanese rises &#124; Manila Bulletin &#124; Latest Breaking News &#124; News Philippines|publisher=Mb.com.ph|date=December 21, 2013|accessdate=February 15, 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140303053805/http://www.mb.com.ph/despite-language-barrier-fil-japanese-rises/|archivedate=March 3, 2014}}</ref>


Watanabe entered [[Waseda University]] to obtain a degree in sports science. She was a second year student by February 2016.<ref name="mt021316">{{cite news|last1=Noguera|first1=Emil|title=SEA Games champion Watanabe braces for Olympic qualifying events|url=http://www.manilatimes.net/sea-games-champion-watanabe-braces-for-olympic-qualifying-events/244762/|accessdate=February 13, 2016|publisher=The Manila Times|date=February 13, 2016}}</ref>
Watanabe entered [[Waseda University]] to obtain a degree in sports science. She was a second year student by February 2016.<ref name="mt021316">{{cite news|last1=Noguera|first1=Emil|title=SEA Games champion Watanabe braces for Olympic qualifying events|url=http://www.manilatimes.net/sea-games-champion-watanabe-braces-for-olympic-qualifying-events/244762/|accessdate=February 13, 2016|publisher=The Manila Times|date=February 13, 2016}}</ref>
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She first competed for the Philippines at the [[2011 Southeast Asian Games]] in [[Jakarta]], [[Indonesia]].<ref name="autogenerated1"/>
She first competed for the Philippines at the [[2011 Southeast Asian Games]] in [[Jakarta]], [[Indonesia]].<ref name="autogenerated1"/>


She won a gold medal for the Philippines at the [[2013 Southeast Asian Games]] in the women's 64&nbsp;kg event. She also won a bronze at the 2013 Asian Youth Judo Championship in [[Hainan]], [[China]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Carpio |first=Gerry |url=http://www.philstar.com/sports/2013/12/21/1270516/watanabe-ramirez-pin-down-two-golds-judo |title=Watanabe, Ramirez pin down two golds in judo &#124; Sports, News, The Philippine Star |publisher=philstar.com |date=December 21, 2013 |accessdate=February 15, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.inquirer.net/136473/team-philippines-tops-modest-goal-with-3-golds |title=Team Philippines tops modest goal with 3 golds &#124; Inquirer Sports |publisher=Sports.inquirer.net |date=December 21, 2013 |accessdate=February 15, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pinoyheadline.com/2014/01/24/judoka-kiyomi-watanabe-earns-2014-youth-olympic-games-berth/ |title=Judoka Kiyomi Watanabe earns 2014 Youth Olympic Games berth &#124; Pinoy Headline dot Com |publisher=Pinoyheadline.com |date= |accessdate=February 15, 2014}}</ref>
She won a gold medal for the Philippines at the [[2013 Southeast Asian Games]] in the women's 63&nbsp;kg event. She also won a bronze at the 2013 Asian Youth Judo Championship in [[Hainan]], [[China]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Carpio |first=Gerry |url=http://www.philstar.com/sports/2013/12/21/1270516/watanabe-ramirez-pin-down-two-golds-judo |title=Watanabe, Ramirez pin down two golds in judo &#124; Sports, News, The Philippine Star |publisher=philstar.com |date=December 21, 2013 |accessdate=February 15, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.inquirer.net/136473/team-philippines-tops-modest-goal-with-3-golds |title=Team Philippines tops modest goal with 3 golds &#124; Inquirer Sports |publisher=Sports.inquirer.net |date=December 21, 2013 |accessdate=February 15, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pinoyheadline.com/2014/01/24/judoka-kiyomi-watanabe-earns-2014-youth-olympic-games-berth/ |title=Judoka Kiyomi Watanabe earns 2014 Youth Olympic Games berth &#124; Pinoy Headline dot Com |publisher=Pinoyheadline.com |date= |accessdate=February 15, 2014}}</ref>


As of December 2013, she ranks fourth in her weight division in Japan. Her mother, Irene Sarausad has assured that her daughter will continue in representing the Philippines.<ref name="autogenerated1"/>
As of December 2013, she ranks fourth in her weight division in Japan. Her mother, Irene Sarausad has assured that her daughter will continue in representing the Philippines.<ref name="autogenerated1"/>
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On February 12, 2017 at the [[Grand Slam Paris]], Watanabe won a bronze medal after defeating Lucy Renshall of the United Kingdom in the under 63 kilogram event. The medal was the first for the Philippines in the IJF World Judo Tour.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Terrado|first1=Reuben|title=Kiyomi Watanabe bags bronze in Paris to give Philippines first-ever medal in World Judo Tour|url=http://www.spin.ph/combat-sports/news/kiyomi-watanabe-bronze-ijf-world-judo-tour-paris-grand-slam|accessdate=February 13, 2017|work=Sports Interactive Network Philippines|date=February 13, 2017}}</ref> She later settled for silver after losing to Austrian Kathrin Unterwurzacher in the final of the same category at the 2017 European Women's Open Tournament in Austria. Watanabe breached the top 25 of the Judo world rankings which was released by the International Judo Federation in the same month. She was ranked 23.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Leyba|first1=Olmin|title=Watanabe ranks 23rd in world judo|url=http://www.philstar.com/sports/2017/02/25/1675613/watanabe-ranks-23rd-world-judo|accessdate=February 25, 2017|publisher=The Philippine Star|date=February 25, 2017}}</ref>
On February 12, 2017 at the [[Grand Slam Paris]], Watanabe won a bronze medal after defeating Lucy Renshall of the United Kingdom in the under 63 kilogram event. The medal was the first for the Philippines in the IJF World Judo Tour.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Terrado|first1=Reuben|title=Kiyomi Watanabe bags bronze in Paris to give Philippines first-ever medal in World Judo Tour|url=http://www.spin.ph/combat-sports/news/kiyomi-watanabe-bronze-ijf-world-judo-tour-paris-grand-slam|accessdate=February 13, 2017|work=Sports Interactive Network Philippines|date=February 13, 2017}}</ref> She later settled for silver after losing to Austrian Kathrin Unterwurzacher in the final of the same category at the 2017 European Women's Open Tournament in Austria. Watanabe breached the top 25 of the Judo world rankings which was released by the International Judo Federation in the same month. She was ranked 23.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Leyba|first1=Olmin|title=Watanabe ranks 23rd in world judo|url=http://www.philstar.com/sports/2017/02/25/1675613/watanabe-ranks-23rd-world-judo|accessdate=February 25, 2017|publisher=The Philippine Star|date=February 25, 2017}}</ref>


The Philippines' first silver medal at the 2018 Asian Games was from Watanabe who lost to [[Nami Nabekura]] of [[Japan]] in the women's -63kg final.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Naredo |first1=Camille |title=Kiyomi Watanabe earns Philippines’ first silver medal in 2018 Asian Games |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/08/30/18/kiyomi-watanabe-earns-philippines-first-silver-medal-in-2018-asian-games |accessdate=September 4, 2018 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=August 30, 2018}}</ref>
The Philippines' first silver medal at the 2018 Asian Games was from Watanabe who lost to [[Nami Nabekura]] of [[Japan]] in the women's -63&nbsp;kg final.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Naredo |first1=Camille |title=Kiyomi Watanabe earns Philippines' first silver medal in 2018 Asian Games |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/08/30/18/kiyomi-watanabe-earns-philippines-first-silver-medal-in-2018-asian-games |accessdate=September 4, 2018 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=August 30, 2018}}</ref>


Watanabe qualified for the [[2020 Summer Olympics]] in [[Tokyo]], Japan via a continental quota. In preparation for the games, she has trained with her coach in the [[Yamanashi Prefecture]] and also sparred with male judokas at Waseda University.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Naredo |first1=Camille |title=Filipino Olympian profile: Judoka Kiyomi Watanabe enters Tokyo a dark horse |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/07/19/21/2020tokyoolympics-kiyomi-watanabe-profile |access-date=19 July 2021 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=19 July 2021 |language=en}}</ref>Competing in the [[Judo at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's 63 kg|Women's −63 kg]], Watanabe failed to progress beyond the Round of 32 since she was eliminated via an ''[[ippon]]'' by [[Cristina Cabaña]] of Spain.<ref>{{Cite news|first=Carlo|last=Pamintuan|url=https://tv5.espn.com/story/_/id/31893402/watanabe-swiftly-ousted-spanish-foe-round-32|title=Watanabe swiftly ousted by Spanish foe in round of 32|date=July 27, 2021|website=ESPN.com}}</ref>
Watanabe qualified for the [[2020 Summer Olympics]] in [[Tokyo]], Japan via a continental quota. In preparation for the games, she has trained with her coach in the [[Yamanashi Prefecture]] and also sparred with male judokas at Waseda University.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Naredo |first1=Camille |title=Filipino Olympian profile: Judoka Kiyomi Watanabe enters Tokyo a dark horse |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/07/19/21/2020tokyoolympics-kiyomi-watanabe-profile |access-date=19 July 2021 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=19 July 2021 |language=en}}</ref> Competing in the [[Judo at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's 63 kg|Women's −63 kg]], Watanabe failed to progress beyond the Round of 32 since she was eliminated via an ''[[ippon]]'' by [[Cristina Cabaña]] of Spain.<ref>{{Cite news|first=Carlo|last=Pamintuan|url=https://tv5.espn.com/story/_/id/31893402/watanabe-swiftly-ousted-spanish-foe-round-32|title=Watanabe swiftly ousted by Spanish foe in round of 32|date=July 27, 2021|website=ESPN.com}}</ref>


===Tournaments in Japan===
===Tournaments in Japan===
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 08:49, 19 August 2024

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Sarausad and the surname or paternal family name is Watanabe.
Kiyomi Watanabe
Watanabe in 2017
Personal information
Native name渡辺 聖未
Full nameKiyomi Sarausad Watanabe
Born (1996-08-25) August 25, 1996 (age 28)[1]
Cebu City, Philippines[2]
OccupationJudoka
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Sport
Country Philippines
SportJudo
Weight class‍–‍63 kg
University teamWaseda University
ClubADVICS co
Coached byYuta Yazaki
Now coachingYes
Achievements and titles
Olympic GamesR32 (2020, 2024)
World Champ.R16 (2017, 2019)
Asian Champ.Silver (2018)
Medal record
Women's judo
Representing  Philippines
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 2018 Jakarta ‍–‍63 kg
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2013 Naypyidaw ‍–‍63 kg
Gold medal – first place 2015 Singapore ‍–‍63 kg
Gold medal – first place 2017 Kuala Lumpur ‍–‍63 kg
Gold medal – first place 2019 Philippines ‍–‍63 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Jakarta-Palembang ‍–‍70 kg
IJF Grand Slam
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Paris ‍–‍63 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Düsseldorf ‍–‍63 kg
Asian Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2014 Hong Kong ‍–‍63 kg
Asian Cadet Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Hainan ‍–‍63 kg
Profile at external databases
IJF10625
JudoInside.com86453
Updated on 30 July 2024

Kiyomi Watanabe (渡辺 聖未, Watanabe Kiyomi, born August 25, 1996) is a Filipino judoka who has represented the Philippines in international competitions including the 2020 Summer Olympics and the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Early life and education

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She was born on August 25, 1996 in Cebu City to a Filipino mother from Mandaue and a Japanese father from Yamanashi Prefecture. She spent some part of her childhood in Cebu City and studied at St. Paul Learning Center. She moved to Japan when she was eight years old.[3]

Watanabe entered Waseda University to obtain a degree in sports science. She was a second year student by February 2016.[4]

Career

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Philippines

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She first competed for the Philippines at the 2011 Southeast Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia.[3]

She won a gold medal for the Philippines at the 2013 Southeast Asian Games in the women's 63 kg event. She also won a bronze at the 2013 Asian Youth Judo Championship in Hainan, China.[5][6][7]

As of December 2013, she ranks fourth in her weight division in Japan. Her mother, Irene Sarausad has assured that her daughter will continue in representing the Philippines.[3]

Watanabe won the Philippines' first gold medal at the Asian Youth Judo Championship during the tournaments 2014 edition held in December 13–14 in Hong Kong.[8]

In order to qualify in the 2016 Summer Olympics, Watanabe competed in the Paris Grand Slam in February 2016 and will compete at the Asian Judo Senior's Championship held in Uzbekistan on April of the same year.[9] Watanabe ended as one of the top 16 judokas at the tournament held in Paris.[4]

On February 12, 2017 at the Grand Slam Paris, Watanabe won a bronze medal after defeating Lucy Renshall of the United Kingdom in the under 63 kilogram event. The medal was the first for the Philippines in the IJF World Judo Tour.[10] She later settled for silver after losing to Austrian Kathrin Unterwurzacher in the final of the same category at the 2017 European Women's Open Tournament in Austria. Watanabe breached the top 25 of the Judo world rankings which was released by the International Judo Federation in the same month. She was ranked 23.[11]

The Philippines' first silver medal at the 2018 Asian Games was from Watanabe who lost to Nami Nabekura of Japan in the women's -63 kg final.[12]

Watanabe qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan via a continental quota. In preparation for the games, she has trained with her coach in the Yamanashi Prefecture and also sparred with male judokas at Waseda University.[13] Competing in the Women's −63 kg, Watanabe failed to progress beyond the Round of 32 since she was eliminated via an ippon by Cristina Cabaña of Spain.[14]

Tournaments in Japan

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Watanabe won a silver at the 2014 All Japan High School Judo Championship. She later won gold medals at the All Japan College University Championship and All Japan Teams Championship in 2015.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Athletes Profile - WATANABE Kiyomi". 17th Asian Games Incheon 2014. 17th Asian Games Organizing Committee. Retrieved February 13, 2017.[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ Cin, Stanley (December 26, 2013). "Filipino-Japanese judoka enjoys competing for the Philippines - Cebu Provincial Government". www.cebu.gov.ph. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
  3. ^ a b c Reijet Jarreau Lazaro Pelea, Tridel Technologies Inc. (December 21, 2013). "Despite language barrier, Fil-Japanese rises | Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines". Mb.com.ph. Archived from the original on March 3, 2014. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  4. ^ a b c Noguera, Emil (February 13, 2016). "SEA Games champion Watanabe braces for Olympic qualifying events". The Manila Times. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  5. ^ Carpio, Gerry (December 21, 2013). "Watanabe, Ramirez pin down two golds in judo | Sports, News, The Philippine Star". philstar.com. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  6. ^ "Team Philippines tops modest goal with 3 golds | Inquirer Sports". Sports.inquirer.net. December 21, 2013. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  7. ^ "Judoka Kiyomi Watanabe earns 2014 Youth Olympic Games berth | Pinoy Headline dot Com". Pinoyheadline.com. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  8. ^ Terrado, Reuben (December 25, 2014). "Kiyomi Watanabe strikes after winning gold in Asian Judo Junior Championships". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
  9. ^ Leyba, Olmin (January 5, 2016). "Judoka eyes qualifying tiffs for Rio Olympics". Philippine Star. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  10. ^ Terrado, Reuben (February 13, 2017). "Kiyomi Watanabe bags bronze in Paris to give Philippines first-ever medal in World Judo Tour". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
  11. ^ Leyba, Olmin (February 25, 2017). "Watanabe ranks 23rd in world judo". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  12. ^ Naredo, Camille (August 30, 2018). "Kiyomi Watanabe earns Philippines' first silver medal in 2018 Asian Games". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
  13. ^ Naredo, Camille (July 19, 2021). "Filipino Olympian profile: Judoka Kiyomi Watanabe enters Tokyo a dark horse". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
  14. ^ Pamintuan, Carlo (July 27, 2021). "Watanabe swiftly ousted by Spanish foe in round of 32". ESPN.com.
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