Japan's Sakura Motoki Triumphs in Women's Freestyle 62kg Final at Paris 2024

The Women's Freestyle 62kg Final at the Paris 2024 Olympics showcased a thrilling contest between Japan's Sakura Motoki and Ukraine's Iryna Koliadenko. The match, held on August 10, 2024, at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, Mat B, ended with Motoki emerging victorious.

Motoki, who donned the blue bib, started strong and quickly established dominance, scoring 12 technical points against Koliadenko's 1, marking a decisive win with a score of 12-1. The match was intense, featuring two periods of action. In the first period, Motoki secured 4 points while limiting Koliadenko to just 1 point. The second period saw Motoki further extend her lead, scoring 8 points while Koliadenko managed none.

The match lasted a total of 4 minutes and 57 seconds, with Motoki showcasing remarkable skill and strategy throughout. The referee for the match was Ramona Scherer from Germany, alongside Judge Susanna Sylstad from the USA and Mat Chairman Sherif Halawa from Egypt, ensuring fair play and adherence to the rules.

This victory marks a significant achievement for 22-year-old Motoki, who is now an Olympic champion, while Koliadenko, despite her loss, displayed commendable sportsmanship and talent in reaching the finals. The Women's Freestyle 62kg event was a highlight of the wrestling discipline at this year's Olympics, demonstrating the high level of competition and the spirit of the Games.