The judoka Moussa Macalou has obtained a bronze medal in the Spanish Cup «A» of absolute category, held in Marin, Galicia. The competition has had the presence of judokas from different countries such as Spain, Portugal or the United States, among others.
The Barbastrean has achieved the bronze medal in this edition after having faced several opponents. In the first round, he competed against Pablo Bartolomé Pelayo. Later, in the second, he against Sergio Cano Martos from Andorra. In the third, he against Pablo Benítez Moreno from Madrid and in the quarterfinals he lost against Joao Crisóstomo from Portugal. In the bout that decided the bronze medal, Macalou faced Sergio Ibáñez Banon from Aragón, who is also a training partner at the Centro de Alto Rendimiento (CAR).
Before the competition, the judoka had stated that he felt in good shape and had good confidence and experience in recent competitions, although he had not obtained satisfactory results. In general, he seemed confident and motivated to face the competition. So much so that the young man from Barbastre returns home with a new triumph.
The Spanish Cup “A” is an important competition in the Spanish judo calendar. This test attracts many high-level participants, both national and international. Moussa Macalou’s success in this competition is a sign of his projection and his advances in the judo elite.
Judo is a sport that requires technical, physical and mental skills to compete at a high level. Judokas must be strong, agile and fast, as well as have a good understanding of the techniques and strategies necessary to win the fights. They must also have a great capacity for concentration and mental resistance to face situations of stress and pressure in the competition.
In short, Moussa Macalou’s medal in the Spanish “A” Cup is a significant achievement in his career. In addition, his participation in this competition is a sample of the high level of judokas who compete in Spain.
