[From the Mainichi Daily News] Veteran judo wrestler Ryoko Tani's next tournament appearance will be at the 2009 Paris Grand Slam in France, the All Japan Judo Federation announced Sunday.Rosters for six tournaments across Europe were announced, with the 48-kilogram class Tani to fight in Paris in February.
"I spoke to Tani, and she said 'I'm going to keep going until the London Olympics,' " said Ryuji Sonoda, manager for Japan's women's judo competitors.
The right to a place on the London Olympics squad is determined by a points system, based on tournament results. Results in the Paris tourney carry more points than non-Grand Slam competitions.
The 33-year-old Tani has won a record seven world titles and two Olympic gold medals.
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