Mathieu Warnier, Media365: published on Sunday February 18, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Already a gold medalist at the Paris Grand Slam, Romane Dicko confirmed her current very good form by dominating the tournament organized this weekend in Baku. Enough to consolidate the status of the French judokate before Paris 2024.
Romane Dicko is increasingly consolidating her status. While Paris 2024 is fast approaching, the French judoka has offered herself a second Grand Slam title this year in the +78kg category. Indeed, after winning the gold medal at the Paris Grand Slam at the beginning of the month, the native of Clamart did it again this Sunday in Baku. As the number 1 seed, the Tricolore received a bye from the first round, starting their tournament against Moldovan Oxana Diacenco. A fight which lasted 38 short seconds, time for Romane Dicko to unbalance her opponent twice for as many waza-ari, synonymous with ippon. The ticket for the last four was almost a little easier to obtain against the Kazakh Karina Takiyeva. Indeed, the latter cracked after 28 seconds with a victory by ippon for the Frenchwoman. Serious things then began for the PSG Judo member. Indeed, she had to cross swords with the young Russian shoot Elis Startseva, aged 22. As usual, Romane Dicko started the fight with a bang, scoring a waza-ari after only 52 seconds. Except that, this time, his opponent put up resistance.
Dicko a pris sa revanche sur Tavano
The Russian fighting under the status of neutral athlete was, however, penalized twice, first for non-combativity then for grabbing her opponent’s leg. Under threat, Elis Startseva undoubtedly gave up and was unable to put Romane Dicko in difficulty, who qualified for the final by spending barely more than five minutes on the tatami. A final fight which had a taste of revenge for the Habs against the Italian Asya Tavano. Indeed, the 21-year-old judokate created a surprise during the world championships last year, eliminating Romane Dicko in the second round. Aware of the quality of her opponent, the Frenchwoman exercised caution and, above all, saw the Italian make mistakes. After 49 seconds, Asya Tavano received a first penalty for holding her opponent with both hands on the same side. Barely more than a minute later, it was her lack of fighting spirit that put her on the brink against a Romane Dicko who was difficult to move. A final which went as far as the “Golden Score” for 65 seconds more. Indeed, taken by the patrol for a false attack, Asya Tavano received a third penalty synonymous with disqualification. At the end of a more than successful day, Romane Dicko confirms that she will have to be counted on during Paris 2024 to get the only title she is missing.
2024-02-18 18:37:17
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