Malagasy team eliminated by Moroccan formation at African Junior Championship in Judo

JUDO – AFRICAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP – The Malagasy team eliminated by the Moroccan formation

Africa-Press – Madagascar. Early elimination for the host team. The Malagasy team was eliminated in the first round, the equivalent of the round of 16 at the African Junior Team Championship, yesterday at the Mahamasina Sports Palace.

Madagascar lost by three victories against four, in front of Morocco, and did not have the chance to proceed to the repechage because it was eliminated before the quarter-finals.

The two countries however separated on three victories everywhere after the six disputed fights, thanks to the victories snatched by Laura Rasoanaivo defending champion of the -70kg girls, Michel Nasandratriniaina Tafita in the more than 100kg and the victory by forfeit of Dubon Michel Freddy Razafimandimby , outclassed in the -73kg category.

It was necessary to proceed to the sudden death fight or golden score to decide between the two teams. Drawn by lot, the fighters in the category of heavyweights over 100kg had to go back on the tatami and Tafita lost this time by ippon against an opponent much stronger than him.

End point for the continental junior summit, place this Saturday for the individual events of the continental cadet summit. The team fights of the same category will end in beauty, Sunday, the African game of young people.

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2023-07-29 23:46:02
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