Judo, international federation readmits Russia even with anthem and flag
The'ok has arrived for the participation of Russian judokas in the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam starting Friday.
The'ok has arrived for the participation of Russian judokas in the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam starting Friday.
Alice Bellandi, reigning Olympic champion, after bronze in 2023 and silver in 2024 wins world gold in the -78 kg category.
The class of 2002 athlete put the Olympic disappointment behind her by winning rainbow gold for the first time in her career.
The 24-year-old from Brescia beat Japan’s Tamada, Olympic champion in Tokyo 2020, in the final for third place.
In Doha, the 24-year-old from Turin won the same metal he won in 2021 in the 66 kg.
The Molise athlete, an Olympic bronze medalist in Tokyo 2020, spoke about her battle through social media.