Minor points called 'Yuko' are part of which of the following sports?

The correct answer is Judo.

Key Points

• Yuko is a scoring term used in Judo competitions.
• It was part of the traditional judo scoring system but was removed in 2017 to simplify the scoring.
• Yuko was awarded for techniques that were not as dominant as Ippon or Waza-ari but still demonstrated control and skill.
• In modern Judo, the remaining scores are Ippon and Waza-ari, with Ippon being the highest score leading to an immediate win.

Additional Information

• Judo:
  • A modern martial art, combat, and Olympic sport created in Japan by Kano Jigoro in 1882.
  • The objective is to either throw or takedown an opponent, immobilize, or otherwise subdue them with a pin, or force an opponent to submit with a joint lock or a choke.
• Ippon:
  • The highest score in Judo, awarded for a throw that places the opponent on their back with considerable force and speed or for a submission.
• Waza-ari:
  • A score awarded for a throw that is not quite an Ippon but still effective, or for controlling the opponent on the ground for a certain period.
• Golden Score:
  • In case of a tie at the end of the match, the Golden Score rule is applied, where the first player to score wins.