Lee Ha-rim (Korea Racing Association), a promising lightweight judo champion, has risen to the top of the International Judo Federation (IJF) men’s 60kg world ranking스포츠토토.
On the 6th, the Horse Association announced that Lee Ha-rim had reached the top with 5,400 ranking points, beating Taiwan’s Yang Yong-wei (5,235 points).
Previously, Lee Ha-rim climbed to the top of the world rankings by finishing 3rd in the Tokyo Grand Slam last December, 1st in the Jerusalem Masters, 3rd in the Paris Grand Slam this year, 3rd in the World Championships, and 3rd in the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam.
Lee Ha-rim said, “I am most confident in the hardening technique based on physical strength,” and pledged, “I will sweat more to solidify the world No. 1.”
In addition, he emphasized, “I will do my best to make up for the lacking parts by reviewing the past games, and to achieve good results through analysis of expected players and physical fitness management.”
As of July of this year, two Korean male judo players are within the top 5 in the world rankings: Lee Ha-rim and Lee Jun-hwan (Yongin University, world ranking 5th).
An official from the Horse Association said, “Lee joined the Horse Association in 2020 and met coach Kim Jae-beom, whom he usually regarded as a role model, and was evaluated as having grown to the next level physically, technically, and mentally while receiving guidance.” The fight has gotten better,” he said.
Coach Kim Jae-beom advised, “A top player should be careful when he is most confident in his performance.