NewzDutch judoka Marit Kamps has transitioned to a lighter weight class ahead of her first World Championships. Previously competing in the plus-78 kilogram category, Kamps determined that her physical stature was a barrier to securing an Olympic medal, noting that she could not effectively compete against significantly heavier opponents, some weighing up to 150 kilograms.
This strategic shift reflects Kamps' assessment of the competitive demands in elite judo. By moving to a lower weight division, she aims to improve her technical and physical viability against opponents closer to her own size, moving away from the tactical disadvantage she faced in the open-weight category.
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