He retired from competitive judo on June 17, 1985 after a remarkable career where he won five gold medals in international competitions and marked 203 consecutive victories (with 7 draws in-between) until his retirement.
S-a retras din competiții pe 17 iunie 1985, după o carieră remarcabilă, în cursul căreia a câștigat cinci medalii de aur la concursuri internaționale și a marcat 203 victorii consecutive (cu 7 remize intercalate).