Japanese judoka (born 1983)
Shinya Katabuchi (片渕 慎弥, Katabuchi Shin'ya, born 24 October 1983) is a Japanese judoka. He was born in Kishiwada, Osaka,[1] and began judo at the age of 8.[1] He entered the Japan Racing Association after graduating from Kokushikan University. On 9 December 2007, he defeated world champion Teddy Riner at Jigoro Kano Cup Judo World Grandprix.
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- ^ a b "近代柔道 2004年2月号 平成15年度後期全日本強化選手名鑑". Baseball Magazine Sha Co., Ltd. 20 February 2004.
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