Masashi Ebinuma

Masashi Ebinuma (海老沼 匡, Ebinuma Masashi, born 15 February 1990) is a Japanese judoka. Ebinuma is a triple world champion, having won in 2011, 2013 and 2014. A dominant force in the half-lightweight division, he was ranked first in the world for three years. He is regarded as an ultimate stylist of seoi nage. He is also known for being a quadruple All-Japan national champion.[1][2]

Masashi Ebinuma
Personal information
Native name海老沼 匡
NationalityJapanese
Born (1990-02-15) 15 February 1990
Oyama, Japan
Home townTokyo, Japan
Alma materMeiji University
OccupationJudoka
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Sport
CountryJapan
SportJudo
Weight class–66 kg / –73 kg
Rank     4th dan black belt
TeamAll Japan National Team
Park 24
Coached byKenzo Nakamura
Achievements and titles
World Champ.Gold (2011, 2013, 2014)
Olympic GamesBronze (2012, 2016)
Medal record
Men's judo
Representing  Japan
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2012 London ‍–‍66 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Rio de Janeiro ‍–‍66 kg
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2011 Paris ‍–‍66 kg
Gold medal – first place 2013 Rio de Janeiro ‍–‍66 kg
Gold medal – first place 2014 Chelyabinsk ‍–‍66 kg
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2018 Jakarta Mixed Team
World Masters
Bronze medal – third place 2012 Almaty ‍–‍66 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Qingdao ‍–‍73 kg
IJF Grand Slam
Gold medal – first place 2009 Tokyo ‍–‍66 kg
Gold medal – first place 2016 Paris ‍–‍66 kg
Gold medal – first place 2019 Osaka ‍–‍73 kg
Silver medal – second place 2015 Tokyo ‍–‍66 kg
Silver medal – second place 2018 Osaka ‍–‍73 kg
Silver medal – second place 2019 Düsseldorf ‍–‍73 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Tokyo ‍–‍66 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Tokyo ‍–‍66 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Rio de Janeiro ‍–‍66 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Tokyo ‍–‍66 kg
IJF Grand Prix
Gold medal – first place 2009 Abu Dhabi ‍–‍66 kg
Gold medal – first place 2013 Düsseldorf ‍–‍66 kg
Gold medal – first place 2014 Düsseldorf ‍–‍66 kg
Silver medal – second place 2018 Budapest ‍–‍73 kg
World Juniors Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Bangkok ‍–‍66 kg
Asian Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2006 Jeju ‍–‍66 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Sana'a ‍–‍66 kg
Summer Universiade
Gold medal – first place 2009 Belgrade ‍–‍66 kg
Profile at external databases
IJF1787
JudoInside.com37687
Updated on 24 May 2023.

Ebinuma won bronze medals at the 2012 Olympics and the 2016 Olympics. He married judoka Kana Abe in 2014.[3]

Career

In one of the most controversial fights in judo with Ebinuma beating South Korea's Cho Jun-ho, Cho Jun-ho was initially announced as the victor. His score was overturned by the judges after a replay.

In the bronze medal match in the London 2012 Olympics, an ippon was scored against him by Poland's Paweł Zagrodnik. It was downgraded to a waza-ari, saving him from defeat and earning him his first Olympic medal.[4][5]

At the 2016 Olympics, he beat Charles Chibana, Ma Duanbin and Wander Mateo before losing to An Ba-ul.[6] Because An reached the final, Ebinuma was entered into the repechage, where he beat Antoine Bouchard to win his second bronze medal.[6]

Achievements

[1]

2006
1st place, gold medalist(s) Asian U20 Championships -66 kg, Jeju
2008
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Grand Slam -66 kg, Tokyo
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) World U20 Championships -66 kg, Bangkok
2009
1st place, gold medalist(s) Summer Universiade -66 kg, Belgrade
1st place, gold medalist(s) Grand Prix -66 kg, Abu Dhabi
1st place, gold medalist(s) Grand Slam -66 kg, Tokyo
2nd place, silver medalist(s) World Cup -66 kg, Budapest
2010
1st place, gold medalist(s) World Cup Team -66 kg, Salvador
1st place, gold medalist(s) All Japan Judo Championships -66 kg, Fukuoka
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Grand Slam -66 kg, Tokyo
2011
1st place, gold medalist(s) World Championships -66 kg, Paris
1st place, gold medalist(s) All Japan Judo Championships -66 kg, Fukuoka
2nd place, silver medalist(s) World Cup -66 kg, Budapest
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Grand Slam -66 kg, Rio de Janeiro
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Grand Slam -66 kg, Tokyo
2012
1st place, gold medalist(s) All Japan Judo Championships -66 kg, Fukuoka
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Olympic Games -66 kg, London
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) World Masters -66 kg, Almaty
2013
1st place, gold medalist(s) World Championships -66 kg, Rio de Janeiro
1st place, gold medalist(s) Grand Prix -66 kg, Düsseldorf
2nd place, silver medalist(s) All Japan Judo Championships -66 kg, Fukuoka
2014
1st place, gold medalist(s) Grand Prix -66 kg, Düsseldorf
1st place, gold medalist(s) World Championships -66 kg, Chelyabinsk

References
  1. "Masashi Ebinuma". JudoInside.com. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
  2. "Masashi Ebinuma". London2012.com. London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 1 August 2012.
  3. "Totally Wrapped Up". The Daily Yomiuri. 8 April 2015. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
  4. "London 2012 Olympics: Japanese world judo champion Ebinuma Masashi saved by an overturned verdict". telegraph.co.uk. Archived from the original on 21 September 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
  5. "Ebinuma misses gold but salvages bronze". japantimes.co.jp. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  6. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Masashi Ebinuma". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 10 November 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2019.


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