Giorgi Sardalashvili Triumphs in Men -60 kg Judo Repechage at Paris 2024

On July 27, 2024, the Men -60 kg Repechage contest in judo took place at the prestigious Champ-de-Mars Arena during the Paris 2024 Olympics. The competition was fierce, with notable athletes vying for a chance at glory. Giorgi Sardalashvili from Georgia emerged victorious, defeating Won Jin Kim from Korea.

The match began at 16:30 local time and lasted for an intense 1 minute and 31 seconds. Sardalashvili, who weighed in at 59.9 kg and ranked 2nd in the world, demonstrated exceptional skill and strategy throughout the bout. He was awarded the victory with an impressive score of 10 points, marking a significant achievement after his earlier success at the Abu Dhabi World Championships where he claimed 1st place.

Kim, weighing the same as Sardalashvili, ranked 23rd globally and previously secured 1st place at the Doha Masters in 2021. Despite his efforts, he was unable to match Sardalashvili's prowess in this encounter, ultimately recording a loss with 0 points.

The contest was officiated by Vyacheslav Pereteyko from Uzbekistan, ensuring that the rules of judo were upheld during this high-stakes match. This victory not only highlights Sardalashvili's talent but also adds to Georgia's proud judo legacy at the Olympic Games.

Fans are eagerly anticipating more thrilling moments as the judo events continue at Paris 2024, showcasing the best of this martial art on the world stage.