Judoka Spijkers grabs Abu Dhabi alongside gold medal, bronze for Smink
Judoka Jur Spijkers snapped next to a gold medal at the Grand Slam tournament in Abu Dhabi. The European champion met Lukás Krpálek in the final of the class over 100 kilograms. The Olympic champion proved to be the stronger.
The Czech Krpálek, who also won Olympic gold in 2016 and also won two World Championships gold, was on guard with two penalties in the final. But after three minutes he grabbed the Dutchman, from which he could not get out.
Ippon Makeup
In the class up to 90 kilograms, Jesper Smink won a bronze medal at Grand Slam level for the second time. The world No. 13 won the battle for third place with an ippon from Dzhakhongir Madzhidov.
In the class up to 100 kilograms, Simeon Catharina lost in the third round after three errors by Noerlychan Sjarchan.
Sunday was the last day of the Dutch Judo Championships at the Topsportcentrum in Almere. Check out a summary below.
Source:NOS
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