It’s Monday fifteenth of July, the Euros 2024 are wrapped up, Wimbledon has been concluded, now all eyes are on to the Olympic Video games, can Spain proceed of their world domination? We are going to discover out on the twenty seventh of July as the primary judoka battle it out for the final word title.
Within the -60kg class, chances are high excessive with 2023 World Champion and three-time European Champion, Francisco GARRIGOS. The Spanish consultant has actually are available in to his personal on this previous Olympic cycle, and rivals the easiest of the class. Main such is the Tokyo Olympic silver medallist, YANG Yung Wei (TPE), and although he could also be heading the lightest of the boys’s classes, the younger famous person of Georgia, present World Champion, Giorgi SARDALASHVILI has left no room for doubt, that he could possibly be standing on high of the rostrum in Paris.
In fact, a heavy focus shall be on the Tokyo bronze medallist, Luka MKHEIDZE (FRA) who shall be fan favorite within the Champ-de-Mars Enviornment, overlooking the enduring Eiffel Tower. In Tokyo, TAKATO Naohisa (JPN) was the victor, however has handed the baton to group mate, NAGAYAMA Ryuju. Stress is at all times excessive for the Japanese group, giving the origins of the game and their prowess on the worldwide scene. There’s a sturdy pressure from the Asian continent, however Europe shall be combating again with the likes of Balabay AGHAYEV (AZE), Salih YILDIZ (TUR) and Dilshot KHALMATOV (UKR).
As for the ladies, in keeping with rating, it might be a steeper climb for Spain’s Laura MARTINEZ ABELENDA within the -48kg class, nonetheless this is among the highlights of this sport, the unknown. The concept it may be anyones day is a serious draw.
On the high of the seeding is Assunta SCUTTO (ITA), who after a while away from the tatami, returned for the World Championships and soared to the ultimate, although considerably disenchanted along with her second place end, it’s a testomony to her combating spirit and her objective of Olympic Champion. Following carefully behind her is a triple menace from the Asian continent; BAVUUDORJ Baasankhuu (MGL), Abiba ABUZHAKYNOVA (KAZ) and TSUNODA Natsumi (JPN) will play pivotal roles for the European athletes chasing down the highest 4.
The French hopeful, Shirine BOUKLI has been a star within the eyes of her public and can proceed to be that as she strives for Olympic glory on dwelling soil. It gained’t be such a brand new really feel for the world ranked #5 who claimed the European title in Montpellier 2023 in addition to the Paris Grand Slam gold this yr! Additionally within the high eight we have now Milica NIKOLIC (SBR) was locked in a nationwide rivalry this cycle and Catarina COSTA (POR) who has rivalled the likes of Boukli in main finals.
Additionally knocking on the door of greatness are Tugce BEDER (TUR) and Tara BABULFATH (SWE) who’ve had a powerful run as much as these Olympic Video games and can give their all on the day.
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Creator: Thea Cowen
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