The Podgorica Senior European Cup noticed an thrilling showdown within the -52kg last between two Serbian judoka, Andrea STOJADINOV and Nikolina NISAVIC. Each athletes entered the event with completely different targets however discovered themselves dealing with one another in a extremely anticipated last, showcasing their expertise and progress.
After her defeat within the last, Stojadinov mirrored on her determination to compete in Podgorica. “It was a last-minute determination to come back and compete right here, simply to have high quality matches that might final lengthy and assist construct confidence,” – she defined. “I wanted to get peace with my assaults and work on my errors. Final weekend in Zagreb, I misplaced a contest that everybody anticipated me to win and beneath that sort of stress, you lose focus. You begin panicking and dashing issues, making errors you shouldn’t. Right now actually helped me, I used to be in a position to take it one step at a time, keep on with the ways, and keep calm. Once I acquired drained, it wasn’t from stress however from the lengthy contest. It was a extremely good determination to come back.”
Going off subject for a second and reflecting on her path to the Paris 2024 Olympics, Stojadinov shared how difficult the journey had been emotionally and mentally after struggling an damage. “I labored rather a lot to have the ability to overlook it,” – she admitted. “In February, once I acquired injured, I knew my race for Paris was principally over. Since then, I’ve been constructing my confidence. Watching the Paris Video games and the medal ceremony was actually arduous, however now, after plenty of arduous work from me and my staff, I’m able to put that interval behind me. I’m okay, and my staff and I are centered on LA 2028.”
Again to Podgorica, Stojadinov shares her ideas on the ultimate. “As soon as once more, that contest was proof that I ought to keep on with the plan. Once I acquired drained, and Nikolina stored coming by means of together with her assaults, I misplaced focus. We all know one another very effectively, having educated collectively and competed at nationals. We knew it might be a battle. I used to be stunned we had so many scores and no more shido. Nikolina is a troublesome opponent with a really particular fashion. She is constant, and it’s a very good combat for me. I’m very glad for her gold medal win. She is shaping as much as be an actual diamond, and I anticipate rather a lot from her.”
After their last bout, it was time to listen to from the junior European champion 2024, Nikolina Nisavic, who had simply claimed her second gold medal in two weeks. “This event for me was preparation for the Junior World Championships in Dushanbe and naturally, I’m so glad to win one other gold medal,” – she stated. “I had plenty of good fights and none of them have been simple. Profitable gold on the senior stage is one thing I nonetheless can’t imagine. I’m actually glad to combat like this at this stage.”
When requested about dealing with her teammate and a number one instance of Serbian girls’s judo [Stojadinov] within the last, Nisavic responded with admiration and composure. “Andrea has crushed me many instances at nationwide championships and I used to be glad to win right this moment. We’ve a very good relationship and I sit up for preventing her once more. I respect her rather a lot however when it’s recreation time, I deal with myself. Once I received right this moment, I didn’t wish to rejoice an excessive amount of as a result of I respect Andrea as each a competitor and a good friend. That’s my method of exhibiting respect.”
The joy didn’t finish with the -52kg last. Nikolina Nisavic’s twin sister, Kristina, was additionally in motion, securing a bronze medal within the -57kg class. Nikolina shared her ideas on watching her sister compete, saying, “I at all times get extra nervous once I watch her preventing. We’re so linked. I used to be unhappy when she misplaced earlier however now that she received bronze, my day feels full.”
Each Stojadinov and Nisavic demonstrated a core judo worth right this moment, exhibiting mutual respect for one another. Their aggressive spirit guarantees extra thrilling days to come back as they proceed to push one another to new heights in their very own particular person weight classes, Stojadinov within the -48kg class and Nisavic within the -52kg class.
Full outcomes from the Podgorica Senior European Cup can be found on judotv.com
Creator: Szandra Szogedi
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