Massive names donned the Polideportivo Municipal Princes of Asturias on the ultimate day of the Madrid European Open 2024. A golden again patch was carried in by Lasha BEKAURI (GEO), standing out among the many sea of judoka was the double Olympic Champion, Teddy RINER (FRA) at 2.04m tall. Then in a heavier class, we had the likes of Axel CLERGET (FRA) displaying the youthful era why he’s so well-known for his ne waza expertise. Among the many celeb judoka nonetheless, have been rising stars and people breaking by with their first massive wins.
First as much as resolve the medals have been the -81kg males. Arnaud AREGBA (FRA) went toe to toe with Magamed BORCHASHVILI (AUT) for 1:24 of golden rating earlier than scoring a semi remaining with with ko uchi gari, however within the remaining he was assembly one other massive thrower keen on ashi waza, Vladimir AKHALKATSI (GEO). The Georgian held off an all-French remaining by defeating Tom LIBERT (FRA) seemingly seeking to throw ahead however switching with a foot keen about declare his remaining place.
Regardless of each working tirelessly for this place within the remaining, it lasted simply over 30 seconds, Akhalkatsi appeared robust along with his ura nage, however Aregba managed to anticipate it in time to hook in for o uchi gari, scoring ippon.
Spain have been assured a finalist, within the -48kg as Eva PEREZ SOLER and Gemma Maria GOMEZ ANTONA battled it out within the semi remaining, nevertheless it was the latter who gained out within the remaining seconds with a deep ko uchi, after which ready for her remaining towards Sarah ISCHT (GER).
Fortuitously for Perez, she secured the bronze medal earlier than her group mate stepped on the tatami. Gomez has been wanting robust as of latest, inserting fifth within the Kazakhstan Grand Slam, however she was taken abruptly by Ischt in the present day, who shortly utilized the shime waza. The German athlete had taken a gold medal most lately within the East Sarajevo Pale Senior European Cup, however it is a first continental open medal, and a gold at that!
One of many superstars of the day, Bekauri took his place within the remaining after defeating Alex BARTO (SVK) within the first of the -90kg semi finals. An o soto maki komi gave him the preliminary rating, however he additionally gave the group, which was made up of many Georgian supporters in the present day, fairly the scare as Barto lifted him excessive and got here near catching his opponent. A 3rd shido was ultimately issued to Barto nonetheless.
Paul LIVOLSI (FRA) was Bekauri’s remaining opposition, it was the world ranked #1 towards #79. It took solely 42 seconds to carry the crowds to their toes cheering, an enormous and devastating ura nage gave Bekauri the win.
Chiara SERRA (GER) got here again within the remaining moments of her -52kg quarter remaining, which took her in to the semi remaining with Raquel BRITO (POR). Serra managed to launch her very tall opponent with tani otoshi to satisfy up with a house favorite, Marina CASTELLO DIEZ (ESP) who impressed the crowds together with her sumi gaeshi.
With one other alternative for a gold medal, the Spanish house crowd got here to dwell in assist of their athlete, Castello clearly feeling the massive push and took the gold medal in 46 seconds, executing kata guruma twice, and including one other gold to the medal desk for Spain!
The French expertise within the -100kg class was unbelievable in the present day, a lot of their high athletes in rivalry for the gold medal, however a shock got here from Clerget, who noticed out his group mate Francis DAMIER within the semi remaining. Although Damier took the early rating, in true Clerget trend, he piled on the strain and evened the enjoying area with maki komi, however the contest completed with a 3rd shido picked up by Damier.
Aurelien DIESSE (FRA) might have made it an all-French affair within the remaining, however stood towards Iosif SIMIN (ISR). Waza ari scores have been awarded to each within the first 30 seconds, giving the group a tremendously thrilling efficiency, however Simin clinched the win with a second ura nage.
Simin additionally carried this in to his remaining with Clerget, scoring initially, it put Clerget underneath strain and desperately attacking. A final ditch try with ashi guruma performed in to Simin’s model, who but once more, gained with a crowd-pleasing ura nage.
Austria had a profitable first day in Madrid, incomes a silver and bronze, clearly motivating their day two athletes, 4 of whom made it to the semi finals. Lisa GRABNER secured her place within the -57kg remaining, defeating Tihea TOPOLOVEC (CRO) with shime waza. There was potential for an all-Austrian remaining nonetheless Laura KALLINGER who had been scorching on her ashi waza throughout the preliminaries was on the receiving finish in her semi remaining towards the PSG athlete, Martha FAWAZ (FRA).
Grabner was first on the board, scoring waza ari with sumi gaeshi, firing up Fawaz who went on to attain with an uchi mata. The pair then went in to golden rating, each conscious of the hazards their opponents posed, however in the long run, a second uchi mata from Fawaz introduced her a second continental open gold medal this yr.
The grand finale in fact was Teddy RINER (FRA) who defeated Movli BORCHASHVILI (AUT) to take the place within the remaining of the +100kg class, on the lookout for the second gold in as many weeks. Lastly he confronted Grzegorz TERESINSKI (POL) who secured the win towards Jonas SCHREIBER (GER) to have his likelihood towards the Frenchman.
Teresinski shocked the crowds, and Riner, scoring first with a driving drop seoi nage, flying by the legs of his significantly tall opponent. Riner was merely unable to stop the rating, nonetheless this was the get up name he wanted, and shortly after threw with a signature uchi mata, touchdown instantly within the osae komi. Although one other continental open was on the playing cards for Riner in Lima, he appears comfy now to return to coach for the ultimate preparation earlier than the Olympic Video games.
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Creator: Thea Cowen
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