Judo Legend Kaori Matsumoto Left Speechless by Shohei Ohtani’s Phenomenal Feat: ‘It’s on a Different Level
Shohei Ohtani Achieves Historic 51-51 Record: Kaori Matsumoto Shares Her Thoughts
Kaori Matsumoto, the 37-year-old gold medalist in the women’s 57 kg judo category at the London Olympics, recently appeared live on TOKYO MX’s “5ji ni Muchuu!” to share her thoughts on Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani’s historic achievement.
Ohtani, 30, made history by achieving a “51-51” record of 51 home runs and 51 stolen bases, a feat never before accomplished in major league history. Matsumoto, who occasionally watches games with her baseball-loving husband, expressed her admiration for Ohtani’s incredible skills, stating, “It’s on a different level. That’s how amazing it is.”
When asked if Ohtani’s impressive performance made her heart flutter, Matsumoto responded with a surprising answer, ”He’s cool, but I like people who are weaker than me…” The studio erupted in surprise at her candid comment.
The conversation then turned to the topic of “How to beat Shohei Ohtani.” When asked if she thought she could beat him, Matsumoto confidently replied, “Yes, you can! He doesn’t know how to lock his joints, how to hold him, or how to throw!” Her response added a lively touch to the discussion.