Ep. 87: Fujiko faces Teleshikova in semifinals while Yawara advises her to strike first.
Aired on November 18, 1991
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Kuniko reports to Japan that both Yawara and Fujiko have reached the semifinals, though Fujiko faces the formidable Teleshikova in the free weight division. Teleshikova dismisses Fujiko as insignificant, but Fujiko focuses solely on not being a burden to Yawara. Following Yawara’s advice to disrupt Teleshikova’s rhythm early, Fujiko earns a waza ari and later a yuko as her opponent loses composure. Meanwhile, Fujiko’s parents, lacking live coverage, worry about her performance in the free weight contest. They doubt her chances of winning first place but find optimism when a tea stem floats vertically in their cup, hoping she might succeed.
Episodes
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- Ep. 84 · Yokomizo's Defeat Prompts Fujiko's Surprise Nomination for Free Weight Gold
- Ep. 85 · Yawara's Struggle and Fujiko's Dramatic Comeback Victory
- Ep. 86 · Tsurukame reports Yawara's poor performance while Matsuda's taxi ride to Belgrade becomes dangerous
- Ep. 87 · Fujiko faces Teleshikova in semifinals while Yawara advises her to strike first.
- Ep. 88 · Teleshikova defeats Fujiko with uranage despite stadium support
- Ep. 89 · Shinnosuke’s Distraction and Yawara’s Victory Over Krushcheve
- Ep. 90 · Jigoro recalls his past friendship with American judoka Davis before the 1936 Olympics
- Ep. 91 · Graduation Match Proposal to Secure Yawara's Employment Future