On this day, Distria Krasniqi won the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Krasniqi disappointed Japanese supporters by winning the gold medal in the women’s -48kg judo category, defeating fellow judoka Tonaki Funa. Krasniqi faced a stiff battle in the final when she fought the world’s number one judoka. Krasniqi had won four World Judo Tour titles in the previous 18 months. Despite putting up a strong fight, Tonaki was unable to defeat her opponent. Krasniqi executed a throw with only 20 seconds remaining in the competition, earning a waza-ari and ultimately winning the gold medal. The emotional triumph brought tears to Krasniqi’s eyes, signifying Kosova’s second Olympic medal. Both athletes’ amazing displays of talent and tenacity had fans riveted throughout the tournament. Krasniqi’s victory demonstrated the force of resilience and the ability to overcome hardship on the Olympic stage.