The 2025 season was an incredible year for our Hatashita and Fuji Sports sponsored athletes. Their dedication, discipline, and passion for judo were showcased across the IJF World Tour, the Pan American circuit, the Senior and Junior World Championships, and major continental junior events. We are proud to celebrate their accomplishments and recognize the hard work that made this season unforgettable.
IJF World Tour Success
Our athletes delivered standout performances on the world stage.
Maria Laborde earned two IJF World Tour medals this year. She claimed gold at the Guadalajara Grand Prix in Mexico and followed with a bronze medal at the Linz Grand Prix in Austria. She closes out the year ranked number nine in the world in the 48kg category.
Johan Silot secured his first IJF World Tour medal with an impressive silver finish at the Lima Grand Prix in Peru in the 81kg division.
Pan American Championships Santiago, Chile
The Pan American Championships added more success for Team Hatashita.
Jack Yonezuka became Pan American Champion in the 73kg category.
Maria Laborde took silver in the 48kg category.
Seventeen year old Jonathan Yang earned his first senior Pan American medal with a bronze in the 60kg category.
Senior World Championships Team Budapest, Hungary
We were proud to have several Hatashita and Fuji Sports athletes representing their nations at the Senior World Championships.
World Championships Team Members
Maria Laborde 48kg
Jonathan Yang 60kg
Jacob Yang 66kg
Jack Yonezuka 73kg
Johan Silot 81kg
Their qualification and participation on one of the biggest stages in judo highlight their outstanding commitment and progress.
Junior World Championships Lima, Peru
Our junior athletes had a strong presence at the Junior World Championships and delivered impressive results.
Medalists and Top Seven Finishes
Jonathan Yang earned a bronze medal in the 60kg division.
Christopher Velazco placed seventh in the 60kg category.
Daniel Liubimovski finished seventh in the 100kg category.
Junior World Team Members
Emily Jaspe 63kg
Lenny Sheynfeld 66kg
Jayda Fulp 78kg
Rhadi Ferguson + 78kg
Daniel Shulgin 81kg
Rufus Ferguson +100kg
Their performances reflect the strength and depth of our developing athletes.
Junior Pan American Championships Lima, Peru
Our junior team continued to shine at the continental level.
Silver Medalists
Christopher Velazco 60kg
Lenny Sheynfeld 66kg
Bronze Medalists
Jonathan Yang 60kg
Jacob Yang 66kg
Daniel Shulgin 81kg
Daniel Liubimovski 100kg
Junior Pan American Games Paraguay
The second edition of the Junior Pan American Games maintained our strong momentum.
Silver Medalists
Christopher Velazco 60kg
Jacob Yang 66kg
Emily Jaspe 63kg
Daniel Liubimovski 100kg
Bronze Medalists
Rhadi Ferguson +78kg
Senior National Champions
Congratulations to our Hatashita and Fuji Sports athletes who claimed senior national titles this season! Seven National Champions!
48kg Maria Laborde
60kg Jonathan Yang
66kg Lenny Sheynfeld
73kg Jack Yonezuka
81kg Johan Silot
100kg Daniel Liubimovski
+100kg Alex Semeneko
Looking Ahead
2025 was a year full of breakthrough performances and inspiring progress at every level of competition. With the 2028 Olympic Qualification period beginning next year, excitement is building. We look forward to supporting our athletes as they pursue new goals and continue representing Hatashita Sports on the world stage.
We would like to congratulate ALL of our sponsored athletes and look forward to seeing you in 2026!
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