▼ It was also nicknamed the gold medalist, Ryoko Tani. Quote: [Yawara chan is all right] when asked if it is okay for the press not to call her by her real name.
▼Was also used as a pet name by gold medallist Ryoko Tani. Quote: "Just call me Yawara-chan." (when asked by a reporter if it was alright not to address her by her real name)