Two-time Olympic gold medalist Shohei Ono to retire from competition and move into coaching - The Japan Times
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JudoInside - News - Shohei Ono confirms retirement and becomes coach
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JudoInside - News - Shohei Ono confirms retirement and becomes coach
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Olympic great Shohei Ono confirms retirement and shift to coaching - The Japan Times
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JudoInside - News - Shohei Ono confirms retirement and becomes coach
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