Mahboubeh Barbari Zharfi vs Moira Morillo: A Judo Clash in the Women's +78 kg Elimination Round

On August 2, 2024, the Women's +78 kg Elimination Round of 32 at the Paris Olympics took place at the Champ-de-Mars Arena. The match featured two outstanding athletes: Mahboubeh Barbari Zharfi from the Refugee Olympic Team and Moira Morillo representing the Dominican Republic.

The contest commenced at 10:18 AM local time and lasted a mere 39 seconds. The referee, Veli-Matti Karinkanta from Finland, officiated the match. Barbari Zharfi entered the ring wearing a white judogi, weighing in at 114.2 kg and holding a world ranking of 170. Morillo, donning a blue judogi, weighed 133.8 kg and was ranked 30th in the world.

In a swift and decisive move, Morillo executed a successful technique known as Kesa-gatame, leading to an immediate victory by Ippon, the highest score in judo. The match concluded with Barbari Zharfi losing the contest, finishing with a result value of '0', while Morillo recorded '10' points for her impressive performance.

This elimination round not only highlighted the skill and determination of the competitors but also set the stage for Morillo's advancement in the tournament. The event was a testament to the fierce spirit of competition in judo, showcasing the emotional highs and lows experienced by the athletes in the Olympic arena.