Judo: Calvaise Julia Tolofua vice-world champion

Bronze medalist at the last world championships, Julia Tolofua was invited to her first world final of her career. There was only one obstacle left for the gold medal, and what an obstacle! The double Olympic champion, Akira Sone was the favorite for this duel. After a time of observation it was the French who launched the first attack with an Uchi-Mata. The Japanese returned to the game, tied at the end of the four regulatory minutes, the two fighters had to decide during the golden score. Calvaise gave everything to score this point synonymous with victory. The Japanese used her experience to resist. Physically borrowed, Julia Tolofua let Akira Sone regain control of the game. Penalized with a third shido for inactivity, the French had to settle for the money.

The disappointment was great, “I would have liked to do more, go stronger” let go of Calvaise in tears. But there is no doubt that our champion will go back to work with the aim of the Paris Olympics in a little over a year. After these world championships, she asserts herself as one of the best French riders of the moment in her category. Forza Julia!