France, Russia Claim Third Gold in European Judo
Dicko and tasóyev Clinch European Judo Championships Gold
PODGORICA, Montenegro – Romane Dicko of france secured her fifth European title at the Moraca Sports Center in podgorica, defeating Israeli Raz Hershko in the over 78-kilogram final. Tasóyev of Russia also claimed gold in the over 100-kilogram division.
Dicko Dominates Over 78kg Category
Dicko, 25, added to her impressive medal haul, which includes Olympic medals from Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 (mixed teams), and a world gold medal from Taskent 2022. She bested hershko by two Waza-Ari scores.
Italy’s Asya Tavano and Russia’s Elis Startseva each took home a bronze medal in the over 78kg category.
Tasóyev Victorious in Over 100kg Division
Tasóyev defeated fellow Russian Valeii Endovitskii by a Yuko in the over 100-kilogram final. The victory marks Tasóyev’s second consecutive European title in the division, having won in Zagreb last year.
Lukas Krpálek of the Czech Republic and Erik Abramov of Germany secured the bronze medals.
russia Leads Medal count
Competing under the International Federation banner,Russia currently leads the medal table with three gold,three silver,and one bronze medal. France follows with a 3-2-5 medal count, while Georgia holds third place with 2-2-0.
Sampaio and Sulamanidze Claim Additional Titles
Also at the tournament, Patrícia Sampaio of Portugal triumphed in the 78kg category, defeating Germany’s Anna Monta Olek with an Ippon. Yulia Kurchenko of Ukraine and Fanny Estelle Posvite of France earned bronze medals.
In the men’s 100kg division, Georgian judoka Ilia Sulamanidze, 23, won gold against Zelym Kotsoiev of Azerbaijan, the reigning Olympic and world champion.
Sulamanidze previously defeated Kotsoiev at the Paris Olympics. Simeon Catharina of the Netherlands and Genaro Pirelli of Italy took the bronze medals in the 100kg category.
Mixed Teams Competition Ahead
The championships will conclude tomorrow with the mixed teams competition,which will determine the top nation in European judo.
european Judo Championships: Your Questions Answered
Are you curious about the recent European Judo Championships? This Q&A-style article will break down the highlights, key moments, and medal winners.
Who were the standout champions at the European Judo Championships?
Romane Dicko of France and Arman Adamian (Tasóyev) of Russia took the top spots in Montenegro. Dicko secured her fifth European title, while Tasóyev earned his second consecutive title in the over 100-kilogram division.
How did Romane Dicko win her fifth European title?
Dicko, competing in the over 78-kilogram final, defeated israeli Raz Hershko. She won by two Waza-Ari scores to claim gold. This win further cements her status as a dominant force in the sport.
What other achievements does Romane Dicko have?
Dicko’s achievements extend beyond her European titles. She has earned Olympic medals from tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 (mixed teams), and a world gold medal from Taskent 2022.
How did Arman Adamian (Tasóyev) win his gold medal?
Tasóyev (competing under the name Tasóyev) defeated fellow Russian Valeii Endovitskii by a Yuko in the over 100-kilogram final. This win marked his second consecutive European title in the division.
Who else won medals in the over 78kg category?
In the over 78kg category, Italy’s Asya Tavano and russia’s Elis Startseva each took home a bronze medal.
Which other judokas won gold medals at the Championships?
Besides Dicko and Tasóyev, other judokas claimed gold medals at the tournament:
Patrícia Sampaio (Portugal) won gold in the 78kg category.
Ilia Sulamanidze (Georgia) won gold in the men’s 100kg division.
Who led the medal count at the european Judo Championships?
Russia led the medal table, competing under the International Federation banner.
What countries were at the top of the medal count?
Hear’s a summary of the top three countries in the medal count based on the provided information:
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2 | France | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | Georgia | 2 | 2 | 0 |
What is the meaning of the mixed teams competition?
The championships will conclude with a mixed teams competition, which will determine the top nation in European Judo.