New Delhi: In an old video that recently resurfaced on the internet, a young Japanese girl hilariously tosses none other than Russian President Vladimir Putin during a Judo bout. Shared by the Instagram page by the name of ‘Wealth’, the video has quickly gone viral, leaving viewers in stitches.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is renowned for his impressive martial arts skills, particularly in Judo and Taekwondo. He even held a prestigious black belt in Judo until it was revoked following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Putin was also stripped of his title as honorary president and ambassador of The International Judo Federation. This decision was followed by World Taekwondo withdrawing the black belt they had awarded Putin in 2013.
A hilarious throwback
Now, a video from the year 2000, during Putin’s visit to Japan, is making waves on social media. The video captures a light-hearted Judo match between Putin and a young Japanese girl, both dressed in traditional Judo attire. Despite the notable age gap and the fact that Putin was wearing a black belt, the little girl deftly uses her Judo techniques to toss the Russian President to the floor.
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Internet bursts into laughter
The video has garnered widespread attention, with internet users finding the playful exchange between Putin and the young girl incredibly amusing. As the little girl executes her move, the crowd erupts in cheers. Putin, showing sportsmanship and a sense of humor, quickly gets up, and the two opponents exchange a respectful bow.
A glimpse into the past
The video, shared with the caption, “Vladimir Putin gets tossed in Judo by a young girl during a 2000 trip to Japan,” provides a delightful glimpse into a lighter moment in Putin’s past. It highlights the unexpected and charming aspects of the Russian leader’s life, making it a viral sensation that continues to entertain viewers around the world.
