Crowd favourite UNGVARI, 37, won all six contests including an action-packed final over Japanese great EBINUMA Masashi. That feat in itself is astonishing but the former -66kg star was also making his comeback after a year-long lay-off following surgery on his shoulder.
The Hungarian hero is one-off. Hailing from a judo family, including his brother UNGVARI Attila who lost in the third round today, Miklos is as known and respected for his conduct and etiquette on the mat as much as his skills and illustrious honours list.
His exemplary behaviour on the tatami is an example to all and win or lose he retains the same level of respect for his opponent and the sport in which he has excelled.
"Judo has made me the man I am today," said the gold medallist.
“I feel a duty to share my attitude, my respect, for the next generation,” said the London 2012 Olympic silver medallist.
“For me the values of judo do not just exist on the mat but also off the mat as I believe that honour, respect and friendship are characteristics that everyone should show in every day life.”
Thrill seeker UNGVARI also finds the time to compete in equestrian show jumping and was a co-driver for the Sandlander team at the 2014 Dakar Rally. He has done marathons the day after competing at a judo competition and has also featured in IJF development programmes such as #JudoForTheWorld Iran and #JudoForTheWorld Hungary.
“I want to show the world that an old man, a countryside boy, can still compete and win medals at the highest level at my age. I feel good, I believe that I can go on to Tokyo 2020. That is my ambition.”
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