Final
Ayumi Leiva Sanchez (ESP) vs Jessica Pereira (BRA)
At stake, a first grand prix title for Ayumi Leiva Sanchez or a second consecutive gold for Jessica Pereira. The contest was fought closely from the outset. Pereira found herself in danger during a ne-waza exchange when Leiva Sanchez nearly secured control but the Brazilian escaped without damage. With no scores or penalties on the scoreboard, the contest went into golden score. After 49 seconds of extra time, Leiva Sanchez almost turned the match in her favour with a counter-attack but Pereira managed to resist once again. Finally, against the run of play, Jessica Pereira seized a narrow opening to throw her opponent and claim her second grand prix victory in a row.
Bronze Medal Contests
Kenya Perna (ITA) vs Gefen Primo (ISR)
Perna took an early lead with a waza-ari, seemingly in control of the contest. But against Gefen Primo, nothing ever stays comfortable for long. Under growing pressure, Perna received two penalties, yet she also managed to extend her advantage with a yuko. However, during a ne-waza sequence, she pushed off her opponent’s head, an action judged contrary to the spirit of judo. Though unintentional, the move led to her disqualification, awarding the bronze medal to Gefen Primo.
Nicole Marques (BRA) vs Evelyn Beaton (CAN)
At the end of normal time, the scoreboard remained empty, no score, no penalties. In golden score, it took only twenty seconds for Nicole Marques to find the decisive moment, executing a wide kubi-nage for a yuko, securing the bronze medal for Brazil.
Final (-52 kg)
Bronze Medal Fights (-52 kg)
