Shirine Boukli Clinches Bronze in Women’s Judo -48 kg at Paris 2024

The Women’s -48 kg Contest for the Bronze Medal A at the Paris 2024 Olympics showcased an intense battle between two skilled judokas: Shirine Boukli from France and Laura Martinez Abelenda from Spain. The match took place on July 27, 2024, at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, where both athletes put their best foot forward in a contest that kept spectators on the edge of their seats.

Boukli, who ranked 5th in the world, entered the match with a strong reputation, having previously won first place at the Jerusalem Masters in 2022. In contrast, Martinez Abelenda, ranked 13th globally, had also demonstrated her prowess by securing first place at the Baku Grand Slam in 2019.

As the match commenced, both athletes exchanged techniques, but it was Boukli who gained the upper hand. Utilizing her exceptional skills, she executed an O-soto-otoshi, which earned her a Waza-ari score at the 5:58 mark, leading her to victory. The contest ended with Boukli celebrating her hard-fought triumph, having achieved a final score of 1 Waza-ari to 0.

The match was officiated by Vyacheslav Pereteyko from Uzbekistan, ensuring fair play throughout the contest. With this victory, Boukli not only secured a bronze medal for her country but also solidified her status as one of the top competitors in women’s judo.