EUROPEAN CHAMPION: Prescillia LEZE (+70kg – J2)
In its category organized as a pool, Prescilla has two opponents. Kirsten TAYLOR (GBR), first of all, whom she beats by 2 cheer up, then Paralympic champion Dursada KARIMOVA (AZE). The match is tight. Prescillia is led by a keep up the spirit but managed to regain the advantage by immobilizing his opponent. Our Frenchwoman, who became visually impaired following the school bullying she suffered as a child, won her first European title at the age of 24.
CHAMPION D’EUROPE : Hélios LATCHOUMANAYA (-90kg – D2)
His first opponent Zviad GOGOTCHURI (GEO) having withdrawn, Hélios is directly qualified for the semi-finals. Our Olympic medalist is then opposed to Dmytro SOLOVEY (UKR). The match turns to the advantage of our Frenchman, Hélios managing to immobilize the Ukrainian at the very end of regulation time. It is another Ukrainian, Oleksandr NAZARENKO, who then stands on the road to the gold of our Frenchman. Helios lets nothing pass in order to impose himself keep up the spirit and thus retains his European title.
BRONZE : Jason GRANDRY (+90kg – J1)
Jason was beaten in the semi-finals by the future European Champion, Ion BASOC (MDA). To win the bronze, he faces Theoklitos PAPACHRISTOS (GRE). The Finisterian manages to surprise his opponent 3 seconds from the end of the match to win his first European medal.
7e : Romuald RABOTEUR (+90kg – J1)
Romuald loses against Onur TASTAN (TUR) during his first fight then in repechage against Theoklitos PAPACHRISTOS (GRE).
Follow the competition on the official competition website.
2023-08-09 14:37:28
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