They warm up one last time before taking their place on the tatami mats. In the stands, the supporters sit down, ready to give voice. After a few moments of preparation, the teams finally present themselves to the public, in musicin an already electric atmosphere.
A high-level duel
On one side Juniville Marnaval Grand Eston the other Asnières Judo 92. Twenty high level judokasdivided into these two formations, compete within the framework of Judo Pro League group matches. A competition which constitutes the first professional mixed judo league in Francebringing together in total 18 teams.
Beyond the sporting issue, this event aims to professionalize judo while making it more visible, particularly among youngeroffering a modern and spectacular format.
Intense and fierce battles
With a duration of five minutesthe fights follow quickly. Each judoka gives their all to achieve victory. The clashes are tightoften indecisive, and keep the public in suspense. With each fight won, it iseuphoria in the stands, punctuated by shouts and encouragement.
A qualification at the end of the effort
After almost two hours of clashesthe verdict falls. Juniville Marnaval Grand Est imposes itself and wins its qualification for the quarter-finals. An objective achieved for these athletes, now looking towards the rest of the competition, with the ambition to go as far as possible.
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