It’s a uncommon sight to witness three siblings competing concurrently on the similar occasion on the similar time! But, the second day of the Podgorica Senior European Cup 2024 delivered simply that. The Gardasevic trio—Tamara GARDASEVIC (-57kg), Nebojša GARDASEVIC (-81kg), and Nikola GARDASEVIC (-81kg), have been all in motion throughout the preliminary rounds, with the 2 brothers finally standing aspect by aspect on the rostrum, each claiming bronze within the -81kg class.
Nikola expressed his pleasure and pleasure first concerning the distinctive expertise of sharing the rostrum together with his brother. “The sensation of competing with my siblings in the identical occasion, particularly at a European Cup, is an enormous deal,” – Nikola shared. “To combat for a medal is large, and though I remorse not making the ultimate, if I had to decide on between a gold medal contest or standing with my brother on the rostrum, I might select as we speak’s end result time and again. I’m very proud and joyful for Nebojša, as that is his first European Cup medal, and I’m certain our sister can be on the rostrum in upcoming tournaments.”
Nebojša, who needed to go to the medical workforce twice earlier than profitable his bronze medal contest, echoed the sentiment, reflecting on the importance of the second. “I’ve stood on the rostrum with my brother earlier than however reaching this end result at a European Cup is particular, particularly as a result of we did it in our personal nation,” – Nebojša mentioned. “After all, a gold and silver situation would have been nice, however sharing this second with my brother is unforgettable.” Nebojša continues as he speaks about his medical challenges throughout the contest, acknowledging the essential position of the medical workforce in his capability to proceed competing. “I used to be frightened I might need to withdraw from the combat however due to the medical workforce, they did their job very properly, and I’m grateful. With out them, I wouldn’t have been capable of end my combat.”
Each brothers have their eyes on making the Montenegrin nationwide workforce for the upcoming Senior European Championships held in Podgorica subsequent April. The -81kg division is very aggressive, with standout judoka like Marko GUSIC, who completed fifth on the Senior Europeans in 2018 and comes with a wealth of worldwide expertise. When requested if both Nebojša or Nikola had thought of transferring up a weight class, each have been fast to reply. “No,” – they answered in unison, decided to compete within the -81kg division. “We are going to battle it out inside -81kg as a result of that’s the place we belong.”
As for his or her future, the brothers are specializing in working arduous in direction of their objectives and for a second they are going to get pleasure from celebrating their success with their household, who’ve been their largest supporters all through their journey.
“We’re very grateful for our household for all their assist; they’re at all times there for us,” – Nikola concluded. “And lastly, I need to point out my son, who was right here as we speak and noticed me compete for the primary time in a world occasion. He’s my largest fan and my motivation.”
Full outcomes from the Podgorica Senior European Cup can be found on judotv.com
Writer: Szandra Szogedi
Share
Tweet
Telegram
WhatsApp
E-Mail
