The world gold of the Spanish Ai Tsunoda and a love story in Japan: "I am no longer alone, it is a two-way road"

The Japanese legend of Orihime and Hikoboshi parallels the life of Ai Tsunoda, a judoka from Lleida who moved to Hiratsuka to pursue her sport. After overcoming challenges in her judo career, she found love with Takezho Kishi, a fellow judoka. Despite their separation due to training commitments, they maintain a strong bond. Recently, Tsunoda won a gold medal at the World Judo Championships in Baku, despite initial doubts about her performance. Her journey reflects both personal and athletic growth, as she prepares for future competitions and aims to train alongside her husband under the same flag.