Jairo Moreno Faces Off Against Jorre Verstraeten in Men's -60 kg Judo Elimination Round

In the Men’s -60 kg Elimination Round of 32 at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Jairo Moreno from El Salvador faced off against Belgium’s Jorre Verstraeten in an intense judo match held at the Champ-de-Mars Arena. The competition began on July 27, 2024, at 10:18 AM, where both athletes showcased their skills on Mat 2.

Moreno entered the match with a world ranking of 79, while Verstraeten was significantly higher at rank 19. Despite Moreno’s determination, he was unable to secure a victory, ultimately losing the match. The contest was marked by a pivotal moment when Verstraeten executed a successful Ko-soto-gari technique, earning him a Waza-ari score, which contributed to his advancement in the tournament.

The match lasted a total of four minutes, concluding at 10:24 AM. Moreno, who weighed in at 59.7 kg, displayed great sportsmanship, but Verstraeten’s experience and skill proved to be the deciding factors. The referee overseeing the match was Elizabeth Gonzalez from Mexico, ensuring the contest adhered to official guidelines.

As the competition continues, Verstraeten moves on to the next round, demonstrating the high level of talent and competitiveness present in the judo discipline at this year's Olympic Games.