Nikoloz Sherazadishvili Triumphs in Men's -100 kg Judo Elimination Round

In a thrilling matchup in the Men's -100 kg Elimination Round of 16 at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Nikoloz Sherazadishvili from Spain showcased his exceptional skills on the judo mat. Competing at the renowned Champ-de-Mars Arena, Sherazadishvili faced off against Hungary's Zsombor Veg.

The contest kicked off at 11:36 AM local time and lasted for a total of 2 minutes and 37 seconds, culminating in a hard-fought victory for Sherazadishvili. Throughout the match, he demonstrated strategic prowess, earning a decisive point through an IPP (ippon) after executing a brilliant technique at 1 minute and 50 seconds into the contest.

Sherazadishvili, who weighed in at 99.5 kg, entered the competition with a world ranking of 8 and a notable achievement as the champion of the World Championships Seniors held in Baku in 2018. His opponent, Veg, who weighed 99.8 kg and held a world ranking of 25, put forth a commendable effort but ultimately fell short, ending the bout with a total of 1 point.

The match included various actions, including penalties and points scored, with Sherazadishvili capitalizing on his opponent's mistakes. The referee for the match, Lubomir Petr from Australia, ensured fair play throughout the contest.

With this victory, Sherazadishvili advances to the quarterfinals, reinforcing Spain’s strong presence in the judo discipline at the Olympics. Fans of judo can look forward to his upcoming matches as he aims for the ultimate prize in Paris.