# Hidetoshi Nakanishi dead at age 68, Japanese Olympic judoka, stomach cancer

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Death date: 2026-09-12
Age at death: 68
Occupation: japanese olympic judoka, stomach cancer, athletes
Nationality: Japan
Cause of death (reported): Cancer
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidetoshi_Nakanishi

Hidetoshi Nakanishi, Japanese Olympic judoka, stomach cancer.

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## Obituary
Hidetoshi Nakanishi, a Japanese Olympic judoka and former world champion in the lightweight division, died on September 12, 2026, aged 68. Born on July 3, 1958, in Fukuoka Prefecture, he attended Tokai University before building a career in judo that included a gold medal at the 1983 world championships and a place at the 1984 Olympic Games. He later worked as a coach at institutions including International Budo University and Tokyo University. Tags Athletes, 12 September 2026, Cancer, Hidetoshi, Japan, Nakanishi, September 12, September 2026

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