Karen Nun-Ira

Karen Nun Ira (ヌンイラ 華蓮, Nun'ira Karen, born 23 May 1991 in Funabashi, Chiba) is a Japanese judoka.[1]

Karen Nun-Ira
Personal information
Born (1991-05-23) 23 May 1991
OccupationJudoka
Sport
CountryJapan
SportJudo
Weight class–70 kg
Achievements and titles
World Champ.Silver (2014)
Asian Champ.Bronze (2013, 2015)
Medal record
Women's judo
Representing  Japan
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2014 Chelyabinsk ‍–‍70 kg
Asian Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Bangkok ‍–‍70 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Kuwait City ‍–‍70 kg
IJF Grand Prix
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Budapest ‍–‍70 kg
Profile at external databases
IJF10014
JudoInside.com45840
Updated on 4 July 2023.

Her mother is Japanese and a feng shui master, while her father is Ghanaian.[2]

Nun-Ira started judo at the age of 14.[2]

In 2010, Nun-Ira entered International Pacific University and was trained by former Olympic and world champion Toshihiko Koga.[2]

In 2014, Nun-Ira belonged to Ryotokuji Gakuen after graduating from the university.[2]

Nun-Ira won the silver medal in the middleweight division (‍–‍70 kg) at the 2014 World Judo Championships.[2]

References
  1. "Nun Ira collects silver at judo worlds". The Japan Times. Kyodo. 29 August 2014. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  2. ヌンイラ華蓮、弱点70キロ級大健闘の銀　Nikkan Sports　2014-8-29


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