Japan pledges continued support for judo

Itsubo remembered: A memorial service was held for the late Japanese judo coach, Itsubo PIC: KABO MPAETONA
Itsubo remembered: A memorial service was held for the late Japanese judo coach, Itsubo PIC: KABO MPAETONA

The Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) has promised to continue supporting judo in Botswana despite the death of coach Sensei Kesuike Itsubo.

Itsubo died after a freak incident on October 9, while climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town. The deceased who was Botswana coach was buried in Kanagawa, Japan last week.

Speaking during the memorial service for Itsubo in Gaborone on Tuesday, JICA resident representative, Akihiko Hoshino said they will continue with the spirit of judo as the deceased would have loved.

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