Toshirō Daigo
- October 10, 2021
- 95 years
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Toshirō Daigo, 95, Japanese judoka.
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|Toshirō Daigo (醍醐敏郎, Daigo Toshirō; 2 January 1926 – 10 October 2021) was a Japanese judoka who was the Chief Instructor at the Kodokan and a manager of the Japanese national team.
Before his death, he was one of only three living Kodokan 10th dan (and one of only 15 to have attained this rank), having been promoted at the New Year Kagami biraki Ceremony, 8 January 2006, along with Ichiro Abe and Yoshimi Osawa.
Biography
Daigo was born in January 1926 and educated at Tokyo University of Education.
He was All-Japan Judo Champion in 1951 and 1954, and the author of Kodokan Judo: Throwing Techniques, a definitive text on judo throws.
Daigo died on 10 October 2021, at the age of 95.
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toshir%C5%8D_Daigo
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1.Who were the other judokas promoted alongside Toshirō Daigo to 10th dan in 2006?
- A.Ichiro Abe and Yoshimi Osawacorrect
- B.Yoshimi Osawa and Koji Sato
- C.Tanaka and Sato
- D.Ichiro Abe and Kenji Tanaka
Toshirō Daigo was promoted to 10th dan along with Ichiro Abe and Yoshimi Osawa.
Source: introductory section
2.What role did Toshirō Daigo play for the Japanese national team?
- A.Managercorrect
- B.Team Captain
- C.Chief Selector
- D.Official Physician
Toshirō Daigo served as a manager of the Japanese national team.
Source: introductory section
3.What was Toshirō Daigo's age at the time of his death?
- A.90
- B.98
- C.95correct
- D.92
Toshirō Daigo died on 10 October 2021, at the age of 95.
Source: biography section
4.In what year was Toshirō Daigo born?
- A.1935
- B.1930
- C.1926correct
- D.1920
Toshirō Daigo was born on 2 January 1926.
Source: introductory section
5.What is the name of the ceremony where Toshirō Daigo was promoted to 10th dan?
- A.New Year Kagami biraki Ceremonycorrect
- B.Judo National Championship
- C.Tokyo Award Ceremony
- D.Kodokan Annual Gala
Toshirō Daigo was promoted to 10th dan at the New Year Kagami biraki Ceremony.
Source: introductory section
6.Where was the book authored by Toshirō Daigo published?
- A.Kyoto
- B.Tokyocorrect
- C.Osaka
- D.Nagoya
The book authored by Toshirō Daigo was published by Kodansha in Tokyo, Japan.
Source: bibliography section
7.What is the publisher of Toshirō Daigo's book?
- A.Tokyo Education Press
- B.Kodokan Press
- C.Kodanshacorrect
- D.Judo Publishing
Toshirō Daigo's book was published by Kodansha.
Source: bibliography section
8.In which city was Toshirō Daigo born?
- A.Tokyocorrect
- B.Osaka
- C.Kyoto
- D.Fukuoka
Toshirō Daigo was born in January 1926 in Tokyo.
Source: biography section
9.What was the date of Toshirō Daigo's death?
- A.10 January 2021
- B.10 October 2021correct
- C.2 January 2021
- D.8 January 2021
Toshirō Daigo died on 10 October 2021.
Source: biography section
10.At which institution was Toshirō Daigo educated?
- A.University of Tokyo
- B.Kodokan Institute
- C.Tokyo University of Educationcorrect
- D.Kyoto University
Toshirō Daigo was educated at the Tokyo University of Education.
Source: biography section
11.What title did Toshirō Daigo hold at the Kodokan?
- A.Head Researcher
- B.President
- C.Founder
- D.Chief Instructorcorrect
Toshirō Daigo served as the Chief Instructor at the Kodokan.
Source: biography section
12.In which years was Toshirō Daigo the All-Japan Judo Champion?
- A.1950 and 1954
- B.1951 and 1952
- C.1954 and 1955
- D.1951 and 1954correct
Toshirō Daigo was the All-Japan Judo Champion in 1951 and 1954.
Source: biography section
13.What is the title of the book authored by Toshirō Daigo?
- A.The Way of Judo
- B.Kodokan Judo: Throwing Techniquescorrect
- C.Mastering Judo
- D.Judo History
Toshirō Daigo wrote the book titled Kodokan Judo: Throwing Techniques.
Source: bibliography section
14.How many living Kodokan 10th dan were there when Toshirō Daigo was alive?
- A.Five
- B.Threecorrect
- C.Ten
- D.Fifteen
Before his death, Toshirō Daigo was one of only three living Kodokan 10th dan.
Source: introductory section
15.On what date was Toshirō Daigo promoted to 10th dan?
- A.1 January 2005
- B.10 October 2021
- C.2 January 2006
- D.8 January 2006correct
Toshirō Daigo was promoted to 10th dan at the New Year Kagami biraki Ceremony on 8 January 2006.
Source: introductory section
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