Audrey TCHEUMEO (FRA), Giorgia STAGHERLIN (ITA), and GOZ Roland (HUN) claimed gold medals on the second day of the forty second CISM World Navy Judo Championship, showcasing their dominance on the worldwide stage. Goz’s victory marked him as the one male European judoka to win gold on this prestigious competitors, making his achievement much more vital.
Representing MTK Budapest and holding the rank of Corporal within the Hungarian army, Goz had an distinctive day within the -90kg class. His journey to gold was a testomony to his ability and willpower, defeating all of his 5 opponents, Lorenzo RIGANO (ITA), Sulim MARAEV (BRN), Alexis MATHIEU (FRA), Kim YUCHUL (KOR), and Wittwer LUKAS (SUI). Reflecting on his world title, Goz expressed his satisfaction:
I stepped on the mat in Tashkent after a reasonably difficult interval as I’ve not had many competitions in any respect and to high that I used to be out with damage too. Nonetheless, I used to be in a position to do judo right this moment with a way of freedom. It’s a nice feeling to win a world title for Hungary and the Hungarian Defence Forces.
I actually loved competing right here, because the native ardour for the game in Uzbekistan was evident all day. It’s at all times a pleasure to compete in such an environment. I used to be happy to stay to the tactical plans, particularly contemplating the damage that had sidelined me. I used to be comfortable to take care of good situation all through. After all, I used to be drained by the top and felt the influence of not having competed lately.
The hardest battle was undoubtedly in opposition to the French judoka, Mathieu. We have now recognized one another for a very long time, since we had been younger, and we now have fought many occasions. He’s a high judoka and I used to be most involved about him. It was anyone’s sport. Thankfully, I used to be in a position to capitalise on his mistake to throw him. As soon as I secured that win, I felt just like the sky was the restrict. This medal means rather a lot to me and provides an enormous increase for the years forward.
Within the ladies’s -78kg class, French judo icon Audrey Tcheumeo continued her dominance, securing her second world army title. Tcheumeo, already famend within the judo world, overcame Ekaterina TOKAREVA (KAZ), Linda POLITI (ITA), and Yong KIM YE (PRK) to assert the gold. Her consistency on the highest stage of competitors cements her place as one of many sport’s greats.
Italy’s Stagherlin additionally delivered a formidable efficiency, combating via 4 bouts to seize the gold in her class, -70kg. Within the last, she confronted Slovenia’s Anka POGACNIK, securing a well-earned victory to assert the title.
As the person occasions concluded, host nation Uzbekistan topped the general medal desk with 5 gold, 5 silver, and three bronze medals (5-5-3). Mongolia adopted intently behind with 3 gold and three silver (3-3-0), whereas France secured third place with 2 gold and 5 bronze medals (2-0-5). The championship will now transfer into the extremely anticipated group occasions, with nations aiming so as to add to their medal tallies and conclude the event on a excessive word.
Pictures: LOC – forty second CISM World Navy Judo Championship / Krizsan Szabolcs
Writer: Szandra Szogedi
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