Tsunoda Natsumi Dominates in Judo Women's -48 kg Quarterfinal

In a thrilling encounter at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Tsunoda Natsumi of Japan faced off against Shirine Boukli of France in the Women's -48 kg Quarterfinals of Judo. The match took place on July 27, 2024, at the prestigious Champ-de-Mars Arena.

From the start, Tsunoda showcased her prowess, demonstrating exceptional skill and technique. Within just one minute, she executed a stunning Tomoe-nage, earning an IPP (Ippon) and securing her victory over Boukli, who put forth a valiant effort but ultimately couldn't match Tsunoda's speed and agility.

Tsunoda's victory not only advances her to the semifinals but also solidifies her reputation as a top contender in the judo world, having previously claimed first place at the World Judo Championships in Hungary 2021. With a world ranking of 4, she is a formidable opponent in her weight class.

On the other hand, Boukli, ranked 5th in the world, despite her loss, has proven to be a fierce competitor, having secured a first-place finish at the Jerusalem Masters in 2022.

The match concluded with a clear score of 10 for Tsunoda and 0 for Boukli, marking a significant moment in this Olympic journey as Tsunoda continues her quest for gold. Refereeing the bout was Brazil's Mariano dos Santos, who ensured a fair contest in the highly competitive atmosphere of the Games.

As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Tsunoda as she prepares for her next challenge in pursuit of Olympic glory.