A few hours after losing in the semi-final of the Grand Slam in Baku, Olympic vice-champion Madeleine Malonga was in contention for the bronze medal. But against Guusje Steenhuis, second in the last European championships in Sofia, the task seemed complicated. After only one minute of the fight, the Dutchwoman knocked down the Frenchwoman with a waza-ari.
Team silver medalist at the World Championships last October, Madeleine Malonga finished this competition at the foot of the podium in the -78 kg category. The gold medal goes to the Italian Alice Bellandi in front of another Dutchwoman, Natascha Ausma.
A victory in 24 seconds for Boukli
On Friday, another Frenchwoman distinguished herself in this Grand Slam of Baku. Shirine Boukli, engaged in the -48 kg category, beat the Italian Francesca Milani in less than 25 seconds thanks to an ippon.
