Japanese judoka (1974–2006)
Takeshi Kozai (小齋 武志, Kozai Takeshi, 23 April 1974 – November 8, 2006) was a Japanese judoka.
He was born in Fukuoka Prefecture.[1] He entered the Japan Highway Public Corporation after graduating from Fukuoka University, and won the Men's -95 kg category silver medal at the Asian Championships in 1995.
He became famous when he defeated Fedor Emelianenko at the Russian judo championships held in 1998.
November 8, 2006, He died due to Myocardial infarction.[1]
References
- ^ a b "近代柔道 2006年12月号 News & Topics -元学生王者の小齋武志氏が死去-". Baseball Magazine Sha Co., Ltd. 2006-12-20.
