The Korean teenager had clearly done her homework and knew how best to approach the fight, applying a sasae-tsuri-komi-ashi in the second exchange which earned her a waza-ari and a good position to conclude on the ground. A grand prix title was Lee’s reward, a perfect prize after such a great day of judo.
Adiyasuren Amarsaikhan (MGL) and Helena Vukovic (CRO) kept the pace high in the first bronze medal contest of the heavyweight women’s category. Both attacked frequently, both moved impressively in both attack and defence, neither let their resolve slip. As the golden score period began, a couple of penalties were given but it was nothing serious and the fight continued in the same way.
Five minutes of extra time were needed to separate them, eventually offering the win to the Croatian judoka on penalties. The scoreboard didn’t look exciting but the judo stayed positive throughout, a close and energetic contest.
In the second bronze medal contest Jinesinuer Ayiman (CHN) was unable to compete and so Ye Liang (CHN) would take the bronze medal.
Final (+78 kg)
Bronze Medal Fights (+78 kg)
