Republic of Korea Triumphs Over Türkiye in Judo Mixed Team Elimination Round

The Mixed Team Elimination Round of 16 in Judo at the 2024 Paris Olympics saw an impressive performance from the Republic of Korea as they defeated Türkiye. The event, held on August 3, 2024, at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, was marked by intense competition and remarkable displays of skill from both teams.

The competition began with the women’s -57 kg category where HUH Mimi from Korea took on the Turkish athlete Tugce BEDER. HUH managed to secure a victory, scoring 10 points against her opponent, which set a positive tone for the Korean team.

Next up, in the men’s -73 kg category, AN Baul faced Muhammed DEMIREL. AN displayed exceptional technique and determination, ultimately winning his contest with a score of 4 points.

The momentum continued as Huh Mimi’s teammate, KIM Jisu, faced Türkiye’s Mihael ZGANK in the women’s -63 kg category. KIM showcased her skill, leading to another victory for Korea, adding 11 points to her team’s score.

Korea’s success continued with KIM Minjong in the men’s -100 kg category, who defeated Ibrahim TATAROGLU with a decisive performance, contributing another important win to the team's tally.

However, Türkiye fought back in the women’s -70 kg category as KIM Hayun faced Fidan OGEL, where KIM secured a victory, further solidifying Korea’s lead in the match.

The final contest saw KIM Jisu face off against Kayra OZDEMIR in the women’s -78 kg category. Despite a tough battle, KIM managed to outmaneuver her opponent, ensuring Korea's victory with a final score of 4-1 in the team match.

Korea's team, comprised of skilled judokas such as AN Baul, HUH Mimi, and KIM Jisu, demonstrated remarkable teamwork and resilience throughout the elimination round, showcasing their readiness for the next stages of the competition. The match concluded with a final score of Korea 4, Türkiye 1, marking a significant step forward for the Republic of Korea in the Olympic judo tournament.