Judo men's -60kg: Smetov (KAZ) beats Mkheidze (FRA) for gold
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| Olympic Champion, Yeldos Smetov |
France Misses Out on Judo Gold on Day 1
France's hopes for gold in the men's -60kg judo category were dashed as Luka Mkheidze was defeated by Kazakhstan's Yeldos Smetov in the final. Smetov secured the victory with a single waza-ari, specifically using the ko-soto-gake technique, leaving Mkheidze to take home the silver medal.
Highlights of the Day
Despite the loss in the final, it was still a successful day for France, as they managed to secure two medals in judo. The bronze medals in the men's -60kg category went to Japan's Nagayama Ryuju and Spain's Francisco Garrigos.
Key Points:
- Event: Men's -60kg Judo Final
- Gold Medalist: Yeldos Smetov (Kazakhstan)
- Silver Medalist: Luka Mkheidze (France)
- Bronze Medalists: Nagayama Ryuju (Japan) and Francisco Garrigos (Spain)
Conclusion
The judo competitions on Day 1 were filled with excitement and notable performances. While France narrowly missed out on gold, they can celebrate a commendable performance with two medals in the sport. Kazakhstan's Yeldos Smetov's victory adds another achievement to his career, marking a memorable start to the judo events.