Kim Ok-ju (wrestler)
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| Native name | 김옥주 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 2 October 2001 North Korea | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 62 kg (137 lb; 9.8 st) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | North Korea | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Wrestling | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight class | 62 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Event | Freestyle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Kim Ok-ju (Korean: 김옥주; born 2 October 2001) is a North Korean freestyle wrestler competing in the 62 kg division. She won a silver medal at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships in Zagreb and also claimed silver at the 2025 Asian Wrestling Championships in Amman.[1][2][3]
Career
At the 2025 World Wrestling Championships in Zagreb, Croatia, Kim competed in the women's freestyle 62 kg division. In the qualification round, she pinned Italy's Aurora Campagna. In the round of 16, she defeated Bulgaria's Bilyana Dudova 8–0 on points. In the quarterfinals, she overcame India's Manisha 8–0. Advancing to the semifinals, Kim dominated Amina Tandelova with a 14–1 technical superiority.In the final match, Kim faced Japan's Sakura Motoki. After a close contest, she lost 5–4 on points, earning the silver medal.[4]
References
- ^ "Athletes Results – Kim Ok-ju". United World Wrestling. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Kim Ok-ju athlete profile". United World Wrestling. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Kim, Ok-ju". United World Wrestling. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ "2025 World Wrestling Championships – WW 62 kg Results". United World Wrestling. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
External links
- Kim Ok-ju at United World Wrestling
- Kim Ok-ju at the International Wrestling Database