By the top of the third day of the European Judo Championships Veterans 2024 France had collected one other eight gold medals, bringing their present whole tally to 64. With yet one more day to go on this championship, together with the staff occasions, this quantity is anticipated to rise, majorly surpassing everybody else. The women had been out in drive right now and contributed vastly to this assortment. Let’s hear from a few of our winners.
Ludmila SVATON (CZE), F2 -57kg class
I really feel tremendous, that is my third time profitable the veteran European title in a row. It was a heavy event for me with a little bit of stress as a result of I’m prime ranked within the veterans. Regardless of, I used to be stunned to win, my opponents had been robust. I’ve my household with me as effectively, my husband and my daughter. It was an awesome help emotionally having them right here. I actually take pleasure in these veteran occasions due to the ambiance and the pleasant surroundings.
Vanessa MARTIN (FRA), F3 -57kg class
I had an excellent day, I’m 3 times world champion for veterans however that is my first European gold medal. Lastly. Tomorrow I’ll compete within the blended staff occasion, I’m trying ahead to it. I’m actually having fun with myself, the atmosphere and the rivals are with good mentality.
Catarina DINIZ (POR), F5 -57kg class
That is my third europeans, I received two and acquired a second place. In the present day was very nice I used to be feeling very calm and the fights went rather well. I’m happy. Me and my coach hoping to go to the worlds however the associated fee is difficult however we try to handle to go, I hope we are able to. The event was very nice, the organisation, the logistics, the resort, the nice and cozy up space…all the things, all small particulars had been taking care. I’m having fun with my time in Sarajevo. I’ll be a part of the Czechia staff for the staff occasion tomorrow which I’m additionally enthusiastic about. It’s nice to be a part of this championships at this age and really feel good with all this nice individuals who dedicate their time and life to do what we like to do.
Mirjana MARTINOVIC (MNE) F4 -63kg class
That is my first championship and I received gold, I’m very pleased. My judo membership, my judoka and to symbolize my nation is what motivated me to return right here and compete. I hope to inspire different Montenegrin judoka to return to this occasion. I used to be the one one from our nation and I received gold for that I’m very pleased.
Jessica ESCHENAUER (GER) F2 -70kg class
It was an awesome day I really feel excellent. Final yr I received the world championships so the objective was to win right here right now too, particularly becuase final yr I used to be third on the Europeans. I’m happy with right now. I really like combating and I really like judo, these are my motivation instruments.
Dragos GOGU (ROU) M1 -100kg class
I’m feeling very pleased I’m proud to make my nation proud. My fights had been troublesome, particularly the ultimate I used to be a waza-ari down after which I managed to throw him for Ippon. I solely grew to become eligible to affix this event this yr and I actually loved it. I’m a coach in my nation and I need to inspire my judoka with this medal. Additionally, it was an awesome organisation, I used their spare judogi becuase I didn’t have the appropriate again quantity and this judogi turned out be the fortunate one [he laughs].
The final and ultimate day of the European Judo Championships Veterans Sarajevo 2024 will ship all actions from the next classes: Groups Ladies (30, 50), Groups Males (30, 50), Blended Crew (40), Ne-waza M4-6, F4-6, M7-9, F7-9. Watch the event stay on-line through judotv.com.
Photographs: Dino Secic
Creator: Szandra Szogedi
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