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Gerard Takayawa carries Fiji's judo legacy toward LA28
Original: Gerard Takayawa is carrying Fiji’s judo legacy towards LA28: "I want to inspire the younger generation of athletes"
Fijian judoka Gerard Takayawa says he is determined to carry on Fiji's judo tradition as he targets the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. In an interview with Olympics.com, he said he wants to "inspire the younger generation of athletes" in Fiji, positioning himself as both a competitor and a role model for the sport's future in the Pacific island nation.
Why now: Olympic coverage ahead of LA28 is spotlighting athletes from smaller nations carrying their countries' sporting legacies.
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