Karen Nun-Ira

Karen Nun Ira (ヌンイラ 華蓮, Nun'ira Karen, born May 23, 1991 in Funabashi, Chiba) is a female Japanese judoka.[1]

Karen Nun-Ira
Medal record
Representing  Japan
Women's Judo
World Championships
2014 Chelyabinsk 70 kg

Her mother is Japanese and a feng shui master, while her father is Ghanaian.[2]

She started judo at the age of 14.[2]

In 2010, she entered International Pacific University and was trained by former Olympic and world champion Toshihiko Koga.[2]

In 2014, she belonged to Ryotokuji Gakuen after graduating from the university.[2]

She won the silver medal in the middleweight (70 kg) division at the 2014 World Judo Championships.[2]

References
  1. "Nun Ira collects silver at judo worlds". The Japan Times. Kyodo. August 29, 2014. Retrieved September 6, 2014.
  2. ヌンイラ華蓮、弱点70キロ級大健闘の銀　Nikkan Sports　2014-8-29
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