Japan claimed their sixth successive mixed teams gold and their sixth title of this year's World Judo Championships ©Getty Images

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Joan-Benjamin Gaba got France off to a sensational start with victory over Japanese star Siochi Hashimoto ©Getty Images
Joan-Benjamin Gaba got France off to a sensational start with victory over Japanese star Siochi Hashimoto ©Getty Images


After falling 2-0 down, Goki Tajima secured Japan's first point in the mixed teams final ©Getty Images
After falling 2-0 down, Goki Tajima secured Japan's first point in the mixed teams final ©Getty Images


Coraline Hayme celebrates after giving France a two-point cushion against Japan ©Getty Images
Coraline Hayme celebrates after giving France a two-point cushion against Japan ©Getty Images


Tatsuru Saito, left, overcame Joseph Terhec, right, to get Japan within one point of France ©Getty Images
Tatsuru Saito, left, overcame Joseph Terhec, right, to get Japan within one point of France ©Getty Images


Saki Niizoe, left, lost to Marguax Pinot, right, before beating her in the golden-score decider ©Getty Images
Saki Niizoe, left, lost to Marguax Pinot, right, before beating her in the golden-score decider ©Getty Images


Japan came from 3-1 down to win a sixth mixed teams crown on the trot with France losing five of those finals ©Getty Images
Japan came from 3-1 down to win a sixth mixed teams crown on the trot with France losing five of those finals ©Getty Images


Lasha Bekauri holds down his opponent during his victory in Georgia's win over Germany in the bronze-medal match ©Getty Images
Lasha Bekauri holds down his opponent during his victory in Georgia's win over Germany in the bronze-medal match ©Getty Images


Eteri Liparteliani, second from left, celebrates with her Georgian teammates after sealing bronze ©Getty Images
Eteri Liparteliani, second from left, celebrates with her Georgian teammates after sealing bronze ©Getty Images


Guusje Steenhuis got the match-winning point to secure bronze for Germany after defeating Morocco ©Getty Images
Guusje Steenhuis got the match-winning point to secure bronze for Germany after defeating Morocco ©Getty Images