Italy Triumphs Over Uzbekistan in Judo Mixed Team Quarterfinals

On August 3, 2024, the judo arena witnessed an electrifying mixed team quarterfinal match between Italy and Uzbekistan at the Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris. The Italian team, competing under the code JUDXTEAM6---ITA01, delivered a remarkable performance, ultimately defeating Uzbekistan's team (JUDXTEAM6---UZB01) with a score of 4 to 2.

Match Overview: The quarterfinals kicked off with intense anticipation as both teams entered the mat. Italy’s squad featured notable athletes including Manuel Lombardo (73kg), Christian Parlati (90kg), and Savita Russo (63kg), while Uzbekistan was represented by Murodjon Yuldoshev (73kg), Davlat Bobonov (90kg), and Shukurjon Aminova (57kg).

Key Matches:

1. Manuel Lombardo vs. Murodjon Yuldoshev: Lombardo faced off against Yuldoshev in the first matchup. Despite a spirited effort, Lombardo lost, placing Uzbekistan ahead with an early lead.
2. Christian Parlati vs. Davlat Bobonov: In the second bout, Parlati showcased his skills, securing a critical victory against Bobonov, leveling the score to 1-1.
3. Veronica Toniolo vs. Savita Russo: Next, Toniolo fought valiantly against Uzbekistan's Aminova but was unable to secure a win, putting Uzbekistan back in the lead at 2-1.
4. Alice Bellandi vs. Gulnoza Matniyazova: Bellandi brought the match back for Italy with a convincing victory, tying the score once again at 2-2.
5. Gennaro Pirelli vs. Alisher Yusupov: Pirelli stepped up for Italy and delivered a key win, putting Italy ahead 3-2.
6. The final showdown: In the last contest, Savita Russo faced off against Uzbekistan's Iriskhon Kurbanbaeva. Russo's performance was stellar, securing the win and sealing Italy's overall victory with a final score of 4-2.

Venue and Atmosphere: The Champ-de-Mars Arena, with its vibrant atmosphere and enthusiastic crowd, provided the perfect backdrop for this thrilling encounter. Spectators were on the edge of their seats as the matches unfolded, showcasing the high level of competition and sportsmanship.

With this victory, Italy moves forward in the tournament, demonstrating their strength and determination in the judo discipline. The excitement continues as they aim for gold in the subsequent rounds of the Olympic judo events.