• Broadcasted by: TV ARENA SPORT

The documentary captures the little-known “Japanese journey” of double Olympic champion Lukáš Krpálek, who changed the history of judo. The film uncovers the secret story of his greatest rival, Takamasa Anai, whose crushing defeat by Krpálek at the London Olympics destroyed both his sporting career and personal life. After 13 years in “exile,” Anai showed humility and respect for the Czech giant of world sport at the Tokyo Olympics before the eyes of the Japanese public. This moment marked the beginning of a new era in international judo.