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Kiyomi Watanabe Biography 2025: Age, Career, Olympics & More
Early Life & Background
- Full Name: Kiyomi Sarausad Watanabe
- Date of Birth: August 25, 1996
- Place of Birth: Cebu City, Philippines
- Her mother is Filipino (from Mandaue), and her father is Japanese.
- At age 8, her family moved to Japan. Early schooling included St. Paul Learning Center in Cebu before relocating.
Education & Judo Beginnings
- She attended Waseda University in Japan, studying sports science.
- Began competing quite young: first SEA Games appearance in 2011, then won multiple golds in SEA Games (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019) in the −63 kg division.
Key Achievements & Awards
| Event | Medal / Outcome |
|---|---|
• SEA Games (−63 kg) |
Gold in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 |
| • Asian Games 2018 | Silver in −63 kg category, her country’s first silver in judo in that weight at those Games. |
| • Olympics 2020 (Tokyo) | Round of 32 exit, lost in 38 seconds to Cristina Cabana Perez (Spain) in women’s −63 kg. |
| • Olympics 2024 (Paris) | Another early exit. Lost to Tang Jing (China) via ippon in Round of 32, in just ~51 seconds. |
Latest Updates & 2025 Info
- 2025 SEA Games: Kiyomi Watanabe will not compete in the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand because the −63 kg women’s judo category (her usual class) was scrapped.
- She has won four straight SEA Games gold medals in her category before the cancellation of her category.
- She’s now looking ahead to the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
Olympics Performance & Challenges
- Tokyo 2020: Early exit in ~38 seconds.
- Paris 2024: Lost to Tang Jing of China in Round of 32. The match ended in ~51 seconds via ippon.
- Her global ranking (going into Paris) was relatively low (No. 92 in her category) compared to her opponents in early rounds.
Height, Weight & Style
- Height: 170 cm
- Weight Class: −63 kg division (women)
Personal & National Representation
- Although she grew up in Japan, she represents the Philippines in international competitions.
- She is multilingual (speaks English, Filipino, Japanese) and balances her athletic career with studies/work in Japan.
Strengths & Areas to Watch
- Strengths: Consistent success in regional tournaments (SEA Games), strong international presence.
- Challenges: Struggles in global tournaments like the Olympics where outlets are tougher; early exits in back-to-back Games. Also, the non-availability of her category in certain games (e.g. SEA Games 2025) has forced her to sit out.
FAQs (2025)
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How old is Kiyomi Watanabe in 2025?
She is 28 going on 29 (born August 1996). -
Has she made any medals at Olympics?
No, she has not won an Olympic medal yet. -
How many SEA Games golds does she have?
Four straight golds in the −63 kg division (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019). -
Did she win any medals in the Asian Games?
Yes — silver in 2018. -
Why is she not competing in SEA Games 2025?
The −63 kg women’s judo category was removed by the host country. -
What was her result in Paris 2024 Olympics?
She lost by ippon in Round of 32 to Tang Jing of China.
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About the Author
Praise Graciebby is a content creator on Essie Book Blog, where she writes celebrity biographies, sports updates, gossip, and trending news. With a passion for entertainment and lifestyle journalism, Praise provides readers with simple, accurate, and up-to-date profiles of public figures worldwide.
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