Clarisse Agbegenou has been part of the absolute world elite in the judo light middleweight division since 2014. The silver medal in Rio and the three consecutive world championships prove this impressively. In Tokyo this summer, the top Judoka would like to be back on top of the podium. At the Masters in Doha, the first international judo competition of the year, the Frenchwoman has already confirmed her top form.
Their Ura Nages were unpredictable for their opponents and, above all, unavoidable. In the final, she faced the Japanese Nakebura Nami – as in the 2018 and 2019 editions. The four-time world champion from France made everything clear with a pretty Kosoto Gari. For the 28-year-old from Brittany, it is the second master’s degree.
Georgia with first gold medal in Doha
After his gold medal at the European Championships, Tato Grigalashvili has now also won the light middleweight division at the Masters in Doha. The 21-year-old Georgian beat De Wit in the final with a Sasae Tsurikomi Ashi, followed by an Ippon Seoi Nage.
South Korea and Japan with further medals on the second day of competition
In the men’s lightweight, An Changrim won the first master’s gold after the 2018 world championship. The South Korean, who was born in Japan, then worked for two years. Middleweight winner was Yoko Ono. The 31-year-old forced the Russian Taimazova to her knees. The Japanese was able to make everything clear with an Osaekomi and a shoulder lever.
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