The French mixed judo team was crowned European champion for the second time in its history by dominating Georgia, defending champion, in the final (4-0) this Sunday April 28 in Zagreb. After that of 2022, the Blues have won a second title in this event since the competition became mixed in 2018. To qualify for the final, they had previously easily beaten Austria (4-0) in the quarter and Germany (4-2) in the half. In the final, the French dominated the Georgians thanks to victories by Faïza Mokdar (-57 kg), Margaux Pinot (-70 kg), Joan-Benjamin Gaba (-73 kg) and Alexis Mathieu (-90 kg).
Published on: 04/28/2024 – 5:35 p.m. Modified on: 04/28/2024 – 5:37 p.m.
The French mixed judo team celebrates its gold medal after its victory against Georgia in the final of the European Championships in Zagreb, April 28, 2024. © AFP / DAMIR SENCAR
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