Korean Judo Federation’s Kim Seheon & An Jaehong Win 2025 Presidency Cup, Qualify for National Team, Secure Gold in Team Event
- The 2025 National Judo Championships and national team trials concluded with resounding success for Kim Se-heon and Ahn Jae-hong of the Korea Racing Authority (KRA) judo team.
- Kim Se-heon, a newcomer to the KRA team in January, demonstrated his prowess in the -100kg category.
- Ahn Jae-hong also secured a championship title in the highly competitive -73kg category.
Judo champions Crowned at 2025 National Judo Championships
Table of Contents
- Judo champions Crowned at 2025 National Judo Championships
- Judo Champions Crowned at the 2025 National Judo Championships: Your Questions Answered
- Key Takeaways from the 2025 National Judo Championships
- Q: Who were the standout performers at the 2025 National Judo Championships?
- Q: In which weight categories did Kim Se-heon and Ahn Jae-hong compete?
- Q: What were Kim Se-heon’s key victories on his path to gold?
- Q: How did Ahn Jae-hong secure his gold medal in the -73kg category?
- Q: What is significant about Kim Se-heon’s victory?
- Q: What is significant about Ahn Jae-hong’s victory?
- Q: How did the KRA judo team perform in the team event?
- Q: Who is Kim Jae-beom and what were his comments on the KRA team’s performance?
- Q: What other notable results came from the championship?
- Q: What judo events are scheduled for 2025 based on current data?
- Key Takeaways from the 2025 National Judo Championships
The 2025 National Judo Championships and national team trials concluded with resounding success for Kim Se-heon and Ahn Jae-hong of the Korea Racing Authority (KRA) judo team. Both athletes secured gold medals, earning them coveted spots on the national team. The KRA judo team further solidified their dominance by winning gold in the team event.
Kim Se-heon: A Rising Star in Judo
Kim Se-heon, a newcomer to the KRA team in January, demonstrated his prowess in the -100kg category. He achieved victory in every match with an ippon, reaffirming his status as a top contender. His path to gold included wins against kim Do-hoon (Namyangju City Hall),Lee Kyung-ho (cheorwon County Office),Park Sang-hoon (Kyonggi University),and Ogawa Yuhi (a Korean resident of Japan). In the final, Kim Se-heon defeated Won Jong-hoon (Cheorwon county office) with a horizontal hold ippon.This victory marks Kim Se-heon’s third consecutive year as a national team member, solidifying his position as a key figure in Korean judo.
Ahn Jae-hong Dominates -73kg Category
Ahn Jae-hong also secured a championship title in the highly competitive -73kg category. He overcame formidable opponents such as Jeon Dan-ho (Kimcheon University), heo Jung-jae (Yongin University), Kim Min-gyu (Yongin University), and Lee Eun-gyeol (Buan County Office) using techniques like shoulder throws and counter techniques. In the final match, Ahn Jae-hong faced Park Hee-won (Yongin City Hall), winning with a minor score (yuko) from a sweeping hip throw. Ahn Jae-hong previously won gold in the -66kg category at the same competition three years prior, establishing himself as a dominant force in lightweight judo.
Jung Beom-seok Secures Bronze
Jung Beom-seok, another strong contender from the KRA in the -100kg division, secured a bronze medal. Despite winning all previous matches by penalty, he was defeated in the semi-final by Won Jong-hoon (Cheorwon County Office) with a thigh throw counter.
The KRA judo team showcased their strength in the team event, defeating Yangpyeong county Office 3-2 in the final. The winning team consisted of Kim se-heon, Ahn Jae-hong, Jung Beom-seok, Kim Jae-min, and Kim Woo-gun.
“All early this year, we brought in a lot of new players and tried to add the KRA’s own color,”
Kim Jae-beom, KRA Judo Team director
Kim Jae-beom, director of the KRA judo team, expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance. He stated,”All early this year,we brought in a lot of new players and tried to add the KRA’s own color,” adding,”Many of the athletes were competing in their first professional competition,and I am proud of their great achievement of winning.”
Judo Champions Crowned at the 2025 National Judo Championships: Your Questions Answered
the 2025 National Judo Championships witnessed outstanding performances, particularly from the Korea Racing Authority (KRA) judo team. This Q&A provides a deep dive into the key highlights, focusing on the champions, their victories, and the overall significance of the event.
Key Takeaways from the 2025 National Judo Championships
Kim Se-heon and Ahn Jae-hong of the KRA judo team clinched gold medals, securing their positions on the national team.
The KRA judo team won the gold medal in the team event, demonstrating their dominance.
Kim Se-heon secured his third consecutive year as a national team member.
Ahn Jae-hong won gold in the -73kg category, adding to his previous gold in the -66kg category from three years prior.
Q: Who were the standout performers at the 2025 National Judo Championships?
The most prominent athletes were Kim Se-heon and Ahn Jae-hong, both representing the Korea Racing Authority (KRA) judo team. they each secured gold medals in their respective weight categories, earning spots on the national team.
Q: In which weight categories did Kim Se-heon and Ahn Jae-hong compete?
kim Se-heon competed and won in the -100kg category.
Ahn Jae-hong dominated the -73kg category.
Q: What were Kim Se-heon’s key victories on his path to gold?
Kim Se-heon achieved victory in every match with an ippon, defeating several opponents:
Kim Do-hoon (Namyangju City Hall)
Lee Kyung-ho (cheorwon County Office)
park Sang-hoon (Kyonggi University)
Ogawa Yuhi (Korean resident of Japan)
Won Jong-hoon (Cheorwon County Office) in the final
Q: How did Ahn Jae-hong secure his gold medal in the -73kg category?
Ahn Jae-hong overcame formidable opponents using various techniques, including shoulder throws and counter techniques. His key victories included:
Jeon Dan-ho (Kimcheon University)
Heo Jung-jae (Yongin University)
Kim Min-gyu (Yongin University)
lee Eun-gyeol (Buan County Office)
Park Hee-won (Yongin City Hall) in the final, winning with a yuko from a sweeping hip throw.
Q: What is significant about Kim Se-heon’s victory?
This victory marks Kim Se-heon’s third consecutive year as a national team member, solidifying his position as a key figure in Korean judo. Furthermore, as a newcomer to the KRA team in January, secured victory in every match with an ippon. He defeated Won Jong-hoon (Cheorwon county office) with a horizontal hold ippon
Q: What is significant about Ahn Jae-hong’s victory?
Ahn Jae-hong won gold in the -73kg category, adding to his previous gold in the -66kg category from three years prior, establishing himself as a dominant force in lightweight judo.
Q: How did the KRA judo team perform in the team event?
The KRA judo team demonstrated their strength by winning the team event, defeating Yangpyeong County Office 3-2 in the final. The victorious team consisted of:
Kim Se-heon
Ahn Jae-hong
Jung Beom-seok
Kim Jae-min
* kim Woo-gun
Q: Who is Kim Jae-beom and what were his comments on the KRA team’s performance?
Kim Jae-beom is the director of the KRA judo team. He expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance, stating that they brought in new players and tried to add the KRA’s own style. Further stating his pride regarding their achievement in winning, especially noting that many athletes were competing in their first professional competition.
Q: What other notable results came from the championship?
Jung Beom-seok secured a bronze medal in the -100kg division. Despite winning all previous matches by penalty, he was defeated in the semi-final by Won Jong-hoon (Cheorwon County Office).
Q: What judo events are scheduled for 2025 based on current data?
| Event | Location | date(s) |
| :——————————————————- | :————– | :———— |
| European Judo Championships Senior | podgorica | April 25 – 27 |
| World Senior Championships 2025 Mixed Teams | Hungary, Budapest | June 28 – 29 |